Abor, Enugu
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.
Education
Abor is home to three high schools and two Catholic parishes. Chist High School, Abor St Thereasa Girls Secondary, Abor Girls Technical School, Abor
Traditions
Umuavulu Village, one of the eight that make up Abor, is known for her worthy industrious sons and daughters. Umuavulu Village has 13 hamlets, each is equivalent to a town of its own.
This Village has produced academicians, politicians, professors, medical doctors, etc. Presently, a lady from Umuavulu is a member of the Nigeria Federal Executive Council as an honorable Minister. Notable festivals includes Eka Ani, Igodo Visit Umuavulu on any of the feast and enjoy the hospitality + palm wine = good home.
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.
References
- ↑ "Waiting for the Brewing Pasture of Ama Greenfield". This Day Newspaper. 2004-11-16. Retrieved 2008-04-12.
Coordinates: 6°28′30″N 7°24′30″E / 6.47500°N 7.40833°E