- Onicha-Ugbo
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Onicha-Ugbo (also spelled Onitsha-Ugbo) is a town in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria.[1] The town's traditional ruler is the Obi of Onicha-Ugbo; as of 2002, the obi is Agbogidi Chukwumeliaze. It lies on the Benin-Asaba Express way connecting the west to the East of Nigeria. The main economic activity in the area is agriculture.
Religion
Christianity is the primary religion of the Onicha-Ugbo Community, but traditional religion is also practised by many people. [2]
Notable people from Onicha-Ugbo
- Jude Monye, Olympic athlete who competed in Atlanta 1996 and won a silver medal at Sydney 2000.
References
- ^ Ahiwe, Akunna (2003-03-20). "Group Donates N2.5 Million for Medical Staff Quarters". Thisday Online (Leaders & Company). http://www.thisdayonline.com/city/20030320dia02.html. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
- ^ Andrews, Jaiyeola (2002-05-08). "2003: Ibori on State Wide Tour Ahead Guber Battle". Thisday Online (Leaders & Company). http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2002/05/08/20020508pol06.html. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
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Categories:- Populated places in Delta State
- Delta State geography stubs
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