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  Abia State - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The citizens are predominantly Igbo of southeastern Nigeria.
Abia is sometimes referred to as "the Japan of Africa" due to its numerous factories.
Abia is one of the most peaceful states of Nigeria and has been a haven for foreign investors.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abia_State,_Nigeria   (190 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Nigeria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Nigeria borders Republic of Benin to the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, Niger in the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the south.
Bauchi State is a state in northern Nigeria.
Nigeria is divided roughly in three by the rivers Niger and Benue, which flow through the country from north-east and north-west to meet roughly in the centre of the country near the new capital city of Abuja.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Nigeria   (8032 words)

  
 Akwa Ibom State -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Akwa Ibom is a state in (A republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; gained independence from Britain in 1960; most populous African country) Nigeria.
To the east, the State is bordered by Cross River State and on the west by Rivers State and Abia State and to the South by the Atlantic Ocean.
The languages spoken in the state are closely related, and the Annang and Ibibio languages are mostly identical with a few dialectical differences.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/ak/akwa_ibom_state.htm   (493 words)

  
 abia
Abia State which occupies about 5834 square kilometer, is bounded on the north and northeast by the states of Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi.
To the west of Abia is Imo State, the east and southeast are Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, and to the south is Rivers State.
The petroleum resources of Nigeria, in general, and Abia State, in particular, are exploited by the multinationals like Shell, Agip, etc. Abia State and international investors should benefit from very constructive and vigorous industrialization thrust with active collaboration with local and foreign investors in the mineral sector.
www.usafricaonline.com /abia.html   (960 words)

  
 Abia --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Abia was administratively created in 1991 from the eastern half of former Imo state.
Abia includes areas of oil-palm bush and tropical rain forest in its southern part and woodland savanna in its hilly north.
Imo is bordered by the states of Anambra to the north, Abia (until 1991 part of Imo state) to the east, and Rivers to the south and west.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9003350?tocId=9003350   (392 words)

  
 Nigeria - SendMail
Located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, Abia State lies within approximately latitudes 4° 40' and 6° 14' north, and longitudes 7° 10' and 8° east.
The state shares common boundaries to the north with Ebonyi State; to the south and southwest with Rivers State; and to the east and southeast with Cross River and Akwa lbom States respectively.
To the west is Imo State, and to the northwest is Anambra State.
www.onlinenigeria.com /links/send.asp?blurb=171   (817 words)

  
 Delta State, Nigeria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NG-DE Delta State is a state in Nigeria, named for the delta of the river Niger.
It was carved out of the former Bendel State in 1991.
The state capital is Asaba and the governor is Chief James Onaneife Ibori.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Delta_State,_Nigeria   (74 words)

  
 Resource Centre on Urban Agriculture and Forestry - RUAF: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing together   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Abia is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and is located in the southeastern geopolitical zone of the country.
The state and local governments should develop policies aimed at proper allocation of public vacant lands to registered city farmers.
Periurban agroforestry in the state showed a strong potential for generating cash income, enriching family diets, and reducing family expenditures on food, fuelwood and land improvement inputs such as fertilisers.
www.ruaf.org /no13/08-09.html   (1395 words)

  
 Umuahia --  Encyclopædia Britannica
It is bordered by the states of Enugu to the north, Cross River and Akwa Ibom to the east, Rivers to the south, and Imo and Anambra to the west.
Abia includes areas of oil-palm bush and tropical rain forest in its southern part and woodland savanna in its...
town, capital of Imo state, southern Nigeria, at the intersection of roads from Aba, Onitsha, Port Harcourt, and Umuahia.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9074215?tocId=9074215   (401 words)

  
 Okwara, Awa, Nigeria, Presbyterian   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Elder Awa Okwara was born in Abia-Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria in 1890.
He was baptized and confirmed in 1929 and later that same year, he was ordained as the first indigenous elder of the village church, belonging to the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (formerly the Church of Scotland Mission).
He died in his home village of Abia and was buried in the church compound as a mark of great honor for his services.
www.dacb.org /stories/nigeria/okwara_awa.html   (424 words)

  
 Abia Union USA of Northern California - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
We the sons and daughters of Abia State of Nigeria in Northern California, motivated by the desire to form an organized community of Abia people on Northern California, USA, hereby annouce the formation of Abia Union USA of Northern California.
Abia Union USA represents all the 17 LGAs in Abia State, Nigeria.
Abia State's Abia Union USA extend hands of friendship with others Nigerian and African organizations, especiallly the ones in Northern California.
www.abiaunion.com   (355 words)

  
 Mbila, Ochu, Nigeria, Presbyterian   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Ochu Mbila was born in 1908 in Ndi Uduma Awoke, Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria.
He represented the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria as a member of the Christian Council of Nigeria (C.C.N.) and as a member of the Christian Association of Nigeria (C.A.N.).
He was a strong advocate of church union in Nigeria and had contacts with numerous overseas organizations.
www.dacb.org /stories/nigeria/mbila_ochu.html   (353 words)

  
 ICPP98 Paper Number 6.99   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Telfairia occidentalis Hooker is an important staple vegetable grown in rural farms in eastern Nigeria from where it is transported to the cities.
Cold-temperature storage is expensive and unreliable because of power interruptions in Nigeria and may result in cold injury and loss of flavour.
Since calcium has been reported to increase resistance of plant tissues to soft rot diseases [1, 2], the objective of the study was to investigate the effect of calcium on post-harvest decay of T.
www.bspp.org.uk /ICPP98/6/99.html   (312 words)

  
 The Reformed Ecumenical Council: PCN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria was founded in 1846 by the Church of Scotland missionary team led by Rev. Hope Masterton Waddell.
The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria has adopted the Westminster Confession of Faith and other confessions of the Reformed tradition as part of its doctrinal standards, subordinate only to the Scripture.
The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria has several mission fields scattered around the Northern and Western parts of Nigeria and also in Lome/Togo.
community.gospelcom.net /Brix?pageID=3288   (124 words)

  
 Heroes of Faith Conference 2002
Heroes of Faith Conference 2002 will be held in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, February 3-8th, 2002 at the Michael Okpara Government Auditorium.
This conference is unique and exceptional in a way as it is going to be a gathering of Heroes and Giants of Faith from all works of life both within and outside Nigeria.
This year's conference is the first of its kind in Abia State, Nigeria and will begin at 8:00 AM till 8:00 PM each day with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions.
www.geocities.com /heroesoffaith2002   (193 words)

  
 VINCENT ONYENOWE ERONDU   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
He was a teacher in the Imo State School Board and an instructor Students Aid Academy Port Harcourt.
Presently, He is a Regional Planner with the State of Maryland Department of Planning.
He is an Aspirant for Abia State Central Senatorial Seat.
www.nigerdeltacongress.com /uarticles/vincent_onyenowe_erondu.htm   (278 words)

  
 Ogbaru Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The mission of Ogbaru USA Association, Inc. is to galvanize and unify all the Ogbaruans in New Jersey and New York, with the sole purpose of promoting and maintaining Ogbaru cultural values, traditions, pride and dignity.
A recent study indicates that while yam, a major Ogbaru produce, is produced and consumed all over Abia State, Nigeria, the demand for yam far outweighs its supply, hence the existence of a deficit in the availability of yam tubers.
Abia State, Nigeria” was funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Abuja
www.ogbaru.org   (400 words)

  
 The contemporary political history of the Abia River State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Hartford Web Publishing is not the author of the documents in World History Archives and does not presume to validate their accuracy or authenticity nor to release their copyright.
Governor Orji Kalu of Abia State has announced that his administration would not reduce its workforce.
Following complaints of illegal arrest, detention, extortion, kidnapping, extra-judicial killings and forceful seizure of property against the Bakassi Boys [vigilantes] in Abia State, the Nigeria Police has smashed five Bakassi torture centres.
www.hartford-hwp.com /archives/34a/index-iab.html   (190 words)

  
 Bioline International Official Site (site up-dated regularly)
CHIGBU, CHINWE.O. Department of Biological Science, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
aureus in hospital and non-hospital populations in Abia State of Nigeria.
Ear and nasal swabs were collected from hospitalized patients and staff of Priscilla Hospital and New Era Hospital in Umuahia (referred to as Hospital population) and students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria (referred to as non-hospital population) using sterile swab sticks (EVEPON).
www.bioline.org.br /request?jb03076   (1071 words)

  
 Ike Onyirimba Loses Father
With gratitude to God for a long and fruitful life, the Igwe family of Okoko Item, Abia State, Nigeria, regrets to announce the passing of S.K. Orji, Sr., AAN(Arkansas Association of Nigerians) President's father and Methodist Church leader - Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
To be announced later, but will take place at his hometown Amaokwe, Item, Abia State, Nigeria.
Members, friends & neighbors enter the newly built Aba Nigeria Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, during public open house June 18 - July 2, 2005, The temple is located on Upper Aba/Okpu-Umuobo Road, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
www.nigeriamasterweb.com /SKorjiSrPassesOn.html   (156 words)

  
 Alumni gathering planned in Nigeria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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ABIA STATE, Nigeria - A Nigerian educator and businessman will host the first ever Ball State University alumni gathering in eastern Nigeria April 24-26.
Joshua Onuoha, who earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial technology in 1983 from Ball State, is principal of Ntigha Grammar School and is in the cosmetics business.
www.bsu.edu /news/article/0,1370,-1019-689,00.html   (81 words)

  
 First Love International Church - Ibeku,Abia State
We are delighted to be part of the international ministry and glad to be part of the global Church of God in Christ, and the first COGIC ministry in Abia State of Nigeria, the most populous African country.
The Freedom Christian Center (USA) is recognized by the State of Washington, USA, and the United States Internal Revenue Service as a Nonprofit Organization for Charitable purposes.
If you are in the United States, please send your tax-deductible donations to The Freedom Christian Center, 4621 Pacific Avenue, P.O. Box 111717, Tacoma, Washington, 98411, United States of America.
netministries.org /see/churches.exe/ch27959   (378 words)

  
 Abia Union USA of Northern California - Welcome by the President   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Abia Union USA of Northern California - Welcome by the President
On November 21, 2004, I was nominated and appointed unanimously to be the president of Abia Union
I will build bridges and organizations to support the objectives outlined in the Constitution and By-Law of Abia Union USA of Northern California.
www.abiaunion.com /president   (204 words)

  
 Aba --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Aba was a traditional market town for the Igbo (Ibo) people of the tropical rainforest before the establishment of a British military post there in 1901.
former professional basketball league formed in the United States in 1967 to rival the older National Basketball Association (NBA).
State basketball champions are crowned after the top high school teams advance through a series of elimination tournaments.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9003213   (776 words)

  
 About Page
We are born four in my family, kingsley,junior,janeand l of which am the eldest.I'm a native of igbere in bende L.G.A of abia state,nigeria.
My primary school was at ifeany chukwu model school before i proceed to international science for my secondary education, all in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
Work a bit there, come back to Nigeria and lend a hand to the development of the nation's economy.
joe.itgo.com /about.html   (337 words)

  
 USAID Nigeria Mission: Abia State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
This clinic and community-based project was designed to increase availability, access and utilization of family planning and reproductive health information and services to residents of Aba in Abia State of Nigeria.
Pathfinder International has been supporting St. Anthony's Hospital to implement a reproductive health project in Aba since 1998.
The mission of RUSEP is to promote a market-led agricultural technology transfer and commercialization concept
www.usaid.gov /ng/abia.htm   (129 words)

  
 Supreme Board of the Knights of St
Nigeria Supreme Subordinate Commandery President - Maj. Gen.
Emmanuel Ezeabikwa - Jos Plateau State, Nigeria, W.A. Enugu Grand President - Brig.
Anslem I. Okafor - Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, W.A. Owerrri Grand President - Brig.
home.fuse.net /ksji/supreme_board.htm   (259 words)

  
 NIGERIAN INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
This is usually widely attended by virtually all the science professionals from various states of the nation.
From time to time, NIBE organises a continuing education training and courses for the purpose of qualifications of candidates for election or transfer to any class of membership and for testing individuals proficiency and knowledge of biomedical engineering and biotechnology.
In response to it's responsibility to the scientific community and the society at large as well as part of it's activities, NIBE publishes a number of papers, documents, information and other publications as may be considered by the Council to be likely to advance biomedical engineering and sciences knowledge and the objectives of NIBE.
www.nibe.kabissa.org   (3004 words)

  
 News and Events - College of Human Services and Health Professions
The event, which is sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau, is free and open to the public.
Homeland Charities is a non-profit organization that aims to alleviate the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS in Abia State, Nigeria.
Homeland's main objectives in Abia State Nigeria are: to reduce HIV/AIDS transmission; to reduce suffering of those living with HIV/AIDS; and to help mitigate the negative economic and social effects of HIV/AIDS
hshp.syr.edu /news.asp?id=36&type=archive   (179 words)

  
 Power Engineering - New Nigerian power plant to use GE turbines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The main contractor for the project, Rockson Engineering of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, is developing the plant to supply power to the Power Holding Company of Nigeria.
The four gas turbines will be manufactured at GE Energy's facilities in Belfort, France, and will be shipped to Nigeria during the first four months of 2006.
The first two units will be installed in June 2006 and the second two machines in August of 2006.
pepei.pennnet.com /Articles/Article_Display.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=239855&p=6   (253 words)

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