Agbor

For people named Agbor, see Agbor (name).
Agbor
City
Map
Interactive map of Agbor
CountryNigeria
ZoneSouth South
StateDelta State Anioma
Local government areaIka South
SeatTraditional
Government
 • DeinIkechukwu Keagborekuzi
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Postcode
321...
Area code055

Agbor Listenⓘ is the most populous town of approximately 367,000 among the Ika people, in Delta State, Nigeria.[1] It is located in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, in South-south geo-political zone of Nigeria, West Africa.[2] Agbor is the headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area, in Delta State, Nigeria.[3]

Renovations on the University of Delta (previously known as college of Education) in 2021[4] has led to Agbor being classified as a college town.[5]

Towns

  • Agbamuse/Oruru
  • Agbor-nta
  • Aliagwai
  • Alifekede
  • Alihagwu
  • Alihame
  • Alileha
  • Aliokpu
  • Alisimie
  • Alizomor
  • Boji-Boji Agbor
  • Ekuku-Agbor
  • Emuhun
  • Ewuru
  • Idumu-Oza
  • Ihaikpen
  • Ihogbe
  • Obiolihe
  • Ogbease
  • Ogbeisere
  • Ogbeisogban
  • Ogbemudein
  • Oki
  • Omumu

The Aladja-Itakpe-Ajaokuta rail crosses through the city of Agbor to the terminal at Owa to two steel hubs of Nigeria (Aladja and Ajaokuta)[6]

Education

Agbor is home to several educational institutions, including University of Delta.[7][8]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "History/Origin of Agbor". www.edoworld.net. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  2. ^ Ibenegbu, George (2017-03-20). "Geopolitical zones in Nigeria and their states". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  3. ^ "Delta State don establish three new universities add to DELSU Abraka". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  4. ^ "Delta State renovates technical colleges with N2 billion". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
  5. ^ "Okowa, Power and Agbob". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-04-11. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  6. ^ "UPDATED: FG commissions Itakpe-Warri rail line". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  7. ^ "NUC approves upgrade of 3 institutions to universities in Delta". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  8. ^ "NUC approves upgrade of three institutions in Delta to varsities". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  9. ^ "BREAKING: Nollywood Actor Hanks Debunks News Of His Death — AbaCityBlog". abacityblog.com. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  10. ^ "Wife of Nigeria's Central Bank Governor kidnapped". Premium Times. 2016-09-30. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  11. ^ Ogunyinka, Victor (2021-04-03). "BREAKING: Former Delta Acting Governor, Sam Obi, is dead". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
  12. ^ "Anonymous group writes Okowa, threatens attack over grazing ban". The Punch. 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  13. ^ editing (2021-06-24). "'Your Nepotism Is Cancerous, Killing Tertiary Schools In Delta'— Group Tells Governor Okowa". Sahara Reporters. New York City, United States. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  14. ^ "Sunday Oliseh Biography and Family Life of the Former Super Eagles Player". buzznigeria.com. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  15. ^ "Quiet sides of wealthy Nigerians". The Punch. 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  16. ^ Chris (2021-04-10). "How I Made It : JIM OVIA: Godfather of Banking And Business Magnate". Leadership. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  17. ^ Nsehe, Mfonobong. "How Nigerian Oilman Igho Charles Sanomi II Built A Commodities Trading Giant". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-10-01.

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