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

Enugu Enugu ( ; ) is the capital city of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located in southeastern part of Nigeria. The city had a population of 820,000 according to the 2022 Nigerian census. The name ''Enugu'' is derived from the two Igbo words ''Énú ...

. 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 two Catholic parishes and three

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: Chist High School, St Thereasa Girls Secondary, and Girls Technical School.

Traditions

'Umuavulu Village: one of the eight that make up Abor, is known for her industrious people. Umuavulu Village has 13 hamlets: Umuozor, Eziagu, Nzuko, Umuoka, Uwenu na uwani, Umuikwo, Umuezike, Amaogwu, Ohemje, Aragu, Aguma, Orobo, and Ezionyia. Each is equivalent to a town of its own. Ubiekpo: Comprises six hamlets: Umuozor, Onuodagwu, Umudioku, Umuozi, Amaekwulu na Ebouwani, and Amagu.

Industry

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

References

Towns in Enugu State {{Enugu-geo-stub