Igbariam

Igbariam, Igbamam
Okalakwu Kingdom
Region- Anambra East, Anambra State, Nigeria
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Coordinates: 6°23′20″N 6°56′38″E / 6.38889°N 6.94389°E / 6.38889; 6.94389

Igbariam is a semi-rural village, situated in Anambra East LGA, Anambra State. It is also referred to as Okalakwu Kingdom.[1]

Igbariam is blessed with abundant fertile land, and is well-known for the Igbariam Farm Settlement built during the reign of M.I. Okpara in Eastern Nigeria. They are seen as the State's breadbasket.[2]

She is composed of seven villages, namely Eziama, Ubaru, Irualor, Eziafor, Ifite, Anekwem and Ogugu-etiti (a.k.a Imendu).

Major rivers are Ezu, Oguu, Aguogba and Odulu. Occupations includes; farming, fishing, Palm oil production, small scale businesses. G.D.P includes cassava, rice, corn, tomatoes and vegetables

Their neighbors includes; Nando, Achalla, Ukwullu, Awkuzu and Ayamelum have borders by water

Schools in Igbariam

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Chuwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus

Community High School Igbariam

Archbishop Paterson Seminary Igbariam

Community Primary School, Igbariam

Onede Primary School, Igbariam

Farm Settlement Primary School, Igbariam

New Era Primary School, Igbariam

Fraternita Nursery and Primary School, Igbariam

De Sophia Pitch Academy , Igbariam

Amanasaa Primary School, Igbariam

Aguoji Primary School, Igbariam

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References

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  1. ^ Rapheal (2020-01-15). "Peace at last: Igbariam calm after 78 years". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
  2. ^ "Land Feud Turns Igbariam into a Ghost Community – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-10-29.