Abakaliki

Overview

Abakaliki is the capital of Ebonyi State. It is located at the intersection of the Enugu, Afikpo and Ogoja Roads. Abakaliki was formerly known for its Guinea worm pandemic. However, years of sustained provision of a portable water program for the public have eradicated Guinea worm cases from the state.

Abakaliki is home to a golf course, many quarry factories, food processing and block-making factories and dozens of rice mills. It also boasts a fertilizer blending plant, a large poultry (Nkali Poultry) reputed to be one of the largest in Nigeria and the largest market in the State. Ebonyi State University (popularly known as EBSU) is also located in the town.

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