Agbor
Agbor | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Interactive map of Agbor | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Zone | South South |
| State | Delta State |
| Local government area | Ika South |
| Seat | Traditional |
| Government | |
| • Dein | Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postcode | 321... |
| Area code | 055 |
Agbor ⓘ is the most populous town of approximately 367,000 among the Ika people, in Delta State, Nigeria. It is located in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, in South-south geo-political zone of Nigeria, West Africa. Agbor is the headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area, in Delta State, Nigeria.
Renovations on the University of Delta (previously known as college of Education) in 2021 has led to Agbor being classified as a college town.
Towns
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- 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)
Education
Agbor is home to several educational institutions, including University of Delta.
Notable people
- Hanks Anuku - Nigerian actor
- Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele - Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
- Lucky Irabor - Former Chief of Defense staff of Nigeria and Retired Nigerian Army General.
- Nduka Obaigbena - Media entrepreneur and founder of This Day newspaper and Arise News.
- Sam Obi - Former Acting Governor of Delta State and Former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly.
- Ifeanyi Okowa - Nigerian Politician
- Sunday Oliseh - Nigerian football manager
- Jim Ovia - Nigeria Business Man
- Igho Sanomi, Nigerian Oil tycoon.
References
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- ↑ Ibenegbu, George (2017-03-20). "Geopolitical zones in Nigeria and their states". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
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- ↑ "UPDATED: FG commissions Itakpe-Warri rail line". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ↑ "NUC approves upgrade of 3 institutions to universities in Delta". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ↑ "NUC approves upgrade of three institutions in Delta to varsities". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ↑ "BREAKING: Nollywood Actor Hanks Debunks News Of His Death — AbaCityBlog". abacityblog.com. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
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- ↑ "Lucky Irabor CFR | Onu Ika". onuika.com. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ Udoh, Akwawo (2025-10-03). "Lucky Irabor Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Career, Family • Thebiographynet". Thebiographynet. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ Ife (2025-05-27). "Biography of Nduka Obaigbena || The Media Mogul Behind THISDAY and ARISE News - Nnewi City". Retrieved 2026-10-16.
- ↑ "Nduka Obaigbena CON | Onu Ika". onuika.com. Retrieved 2026-10-16.
- ↑ Ogunyinka, Victor (2021-04-03). "BREAKING: Former Delta Acting Governor, Sam Obi, is dead". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "Anonymous group writes Okowa, threatens attack over grazing ban". The Punch. 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Sunday Oliseh Biography and Family Life of the Former Super Eagles Player". buzznigeria.com. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ↑ "Quiet sides of wealthy Nigerians". The Punch. 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ↑ Chris (2021-04-10). "How I Made It : JIM OVIA: Godfather of Banking And Business Magnate". Leadership. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong. "How Nigerian Oilman Igho Charles Sanomi II Built A Commodities Trading Giant". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-10-01.