| Ossemotor Elu-Igbo | |
|---|---|
| Villa | |
  Ossemotor | |
| Coordinates: 5°42′46″N 6°47′32″E / 5.71278°N 6.79222°E / 5.71278; 6.79222 | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Imo State |
| LGA | Oguta LGA |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | not observed |
| Postcode | 464... |
Ossemotor (also Enu-Igbo) is an ancient river port and park on the bank of the lean 'finger-like' Oguta Lake in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. Known for its rich history of commerce, Ossemotor was a strategic economic centre in the Eastern Region of Nigeria. Occupying approximately 46.50 km2 in landmass, it is a part of the Oguta metropolis in Imo State. Ossemotor was used for exchange, evacuation and shipment of goods.
Economy
Osemotor is a farming and fishing community in Oguta LGA. International Marine University has been proposed for Osemotor to help unlock the economic potentials of the port.
Environment and Pollution
The Osemotor has in the past, faced with pollution as a result of the activities of illegal oil activities. These activities often result to pipeline vandalism and oil explosion in the region.
References
- ^ Onwuchekwa, Uche (2013). "Ossemotor-Enu-Igbo Marine University: Unlocking Economic Potentials of Imo Riverine Community". Daily Review. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- Deolu (July 5, 2013). "First African Marine University to Open in Imo State – Okorocha". Information Nigeria. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- "NSCDC vows to crush syndicate vandalizing oil pipelines in Imo State | AIT LIVE". ait.live. 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2023-10-10.