Ossemotor (also Enu-Igbo) is an ancient river port and park on the bank of the lean 'finger-like' Oguta Lake in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria.[1] Known for its rich history of commerce, Ossemotor was a strategic economic centre in the Eastern Region of Nigeria. Occupying approximately 46.50 km2 in landmass, it is a part of the Oguta metropolis in Imo State. Ossemotor was used for exchange, evacuation and shipment of goods.[1]
Ossemotor
Elu-Igbo | |
|---|---|
Villa | |
  Ossemotor | |
| Coordinates: 5°42′46″N 6°47′32″E / 5.71278°N 6.79222°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Imo State |
| LGA | Oguta LGA |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | not observed |
| Postcode | 464... |
Economy
editOsemotor is a farming and fishing community in Oguta LGA.[1] International Marine University has been proposed for Osemotor to help unlock the economic potentials of the port.[1][2]
Environment and Pollution
editThe Osemotor has in the past, faced with pollution as a result of the activities of illegal oil activities. These activities often result to pipeline vandalism and oil explosion in the region.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Onwuchekwa, Uche (2013). "Ossemotor-Enu-Igbo Marine University: Unlocking Economic Potentials of Imo Riverine Community". Daily Review. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ Deolu (July 5, 2013). "First African Marine University to Open in Imo State – Okorocha". Information Nigeria. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "NSCDC vows to crush syndicate vandalizing oil pipelines in Imo State | AIT LIVE". ait.live. 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2023-10-10.