Uvwie

Uvwie is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Delta State, Nigeria.

It is one of the Urhobo Kingdoms and has a king, Ovie , who rules over the traditional institution of the town.

Geography

It is a gateway in and out of the city of Warri, and also a border town to Warri Airport in osubi.

It is a highly populated region and has Effurun one of its most populated area .

Corporations and government facilities

Uvwie is host to various companies and government facilities, such as:
*Federal University of Petroleum Resource, Effurun
*Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun
*Effurun Army Barracks, Effurun
*Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Ekpan
*J.FM(Private radio station)
*Uvwie modern market

External links

* [http://www.urhobo-world.org/Uvwiepage.htm A Brief History of Uvwie]