Oguta

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Oguta, a town on the east bank of Oguta Lake in Southeast Nigeria. Oguta was one of the first territories used by the British to advance into the Igbo hinterland. As of 2007 Oguta's population was estimated at 22,298. [1] It is divided into two townships separated by its popular lake: Oguta 1 and Oguta 2. Today, Oguta is better known for its resort hotel, challenging Scottish designed golf course and home of commercial fishing. Fish, yam and Cassava are just some of the staples in an average Oguta person's diet.

Several Oguta people are known internationally, including Novelist Flora Nwapa,Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, Musician Dr Alban Nwapa Senator Arthur Nzeribe and the musician & entertainer Charles "Charly Boy" Oputa. Currently Oguta 2 is home to Donguarella; an Italian Catholic outreach project for handicapped children.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved on February 20, 2007.


Coordinates: 5°42′42″N, 6°48′34″E