What is Orlu known for?
Orlu is a home for enterprise and industry which gives it the unofficial tag of the commercial capital of Imo state. Many successful Nigerian businessmen, industrialists and champions of industries hail from its eleven local government areas that make up what is widely called Orlu Senatorial Zone.
Who is the Igwe of Orlu?
Patrick Acholonu, present Igwe of Orlu. Douglas Acholonu, former deputy governor of Imo state.
Does Imo State have crude oil?
Oil and gas exploration The main petroleum companies operating in the state are Addax Petroleum, Chevron Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell and Agip. Some of the established oil-rich local government councils include Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta, Oru East, Iho, Oru West, Obowo and Ngor Okpala.
Which local government is Orlu?
Data:
| L.G.A. Name: | Orlu L.G.A |
|---|---|
| State: | Imo State |
What year was oil discovered in Imo State?
Oloibiri Oilfield
| Oloibiri | |
|---|---|
| Operator | SPDC |
| Partners | Royal Dutch Shell BP (till 1979) |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 15 January 1956 |
How many higher institutions are in Imo State?
Four universities exist in Imo State, of which one belongs to the federal government, two belong to the state government while one is privately-owned.
Does Owerri have international airport?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (IATA: QOW, ICAO: DNIM), also known as Imo State Airport, serves Owerri, the capital city of Imo State in southeastern Nigeria.
Where is Orlu located in Nigeria?
Location in Nigeria. Orlu (Igbo: Ọ̀lụ́) is the second largest city after Owerri, in Southeast Nigeria’s Imo State with an estimated population of 420,000.
Orlu (Igbo: Ọ̀lụ́) is the second largest city after Owerri, in Southeast Nigeria’s Imo State with a population of 196,600. It has a long history and has played a critical role as the headquarters for the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) ran humanitarian relief agencies during the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War.
What are the city centres in Orlu local government area?
The city centres of the local government area are within the host towns of Amaifeke, Ihioma/Ebenese, Umuna, Umuowa, Umutanze, Okporo, Orlu-Gedegwum and Owerre-Ebeiri. When all of the LGAs in the zone are included Orlu’s population is estimated to be approaching 3,000,000 inhabitants.
What is the population of Orlu in Turkey?
When all of the LGAs in the zone are included Orlu’s population is estimated to be approaching 3,000,000 inhabitants.