Abor, Nigeria

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Abor is a town in southeastern Nigeria, located in Enugu State near the city of Enugu.

Abor is located on the Old Enugu-Nsukka Road, an important thoroughfare for travelers heading to northern Nigeria from the east. It consists of eight separate villages.

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[edit] Education

Abor is home to three high schools and two Catholic parishes.

[edit] Traditions

Umuavulu Village, one of the eight that make up Abor, is known for its Odo Masquerade.

[edit] Industry

Umuezeani village, another of Abor's constituent villages, is home to Nigerian Breweries' Ama Greenfield brewery, the largest brewery in Nigeria[1]. The Onyeama mine of the Nigerian Coal Corporation is also located nearby.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Waiting for the Brewing Pasture of Ama Greenfield. This Day Newspaper (2004-11-16). Retrieved on 2008-04-12.

Coordinates: 6°28′30″N, 7°24′30″E

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