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Capital city of Imo State, Nigeria
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Owerri (əˈwɛrɪ) city is the capital of Imo State, South East Nigeria. Owerri is set in the heart of Igboland. It is also the state's largest city.
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Nekede Zoo
Sits on 10 hectares of reserved forest and houses a large variety of animals including lions, pythons, gorillas, crocodiles, ostriches and monkeys.
A place where people have fun and relax.
Repository of the culture, history and tradition of Igbo people. It has sculptures and artefacts in it that tell the story of the Igbo culture. Artistic representations of several deities are among their holdings.
Contains artefacts and history of the Igbo people.
A beautiful serene environment, though it was not always peaceful and was the last stand of the Nigerian Civil War called the Biafran War, where the Biafrans surrendered. The garden is popular for picnics and pictures.
A cool recreation park inside the Imo University a good place to relax from a busy day and open to all. It has a central location in the university.
Ojukwu's center
A mini-stadium and statues of past leaders.
Football field, handball field, basketball field and parking space.
Gallery with stainless steel railings and granite and non-slip floors.
The Governor's office, The executive council chamber, the Government house chapel and the press briefing room
CATOL
Dominating the city skyline with its grand modern architecture, this breathtaking hilltop cathedral features soaring ceilings and vibrant stained-glass windows that come alive during its famously spirited Sunday services. As the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Owerri, it stands as one of the most prominent religious and geographic landmarks in town.
Outdoor recreational space with tons of people visiting during the carnival. It is a showcase of the rich and beautiful cultural heritage of the people. Participants are attired in different costumes and parade the streets of Owerri with lots of musical, dance and varying entertainment.
Amusement Park
The children’s park has a lot of green areas, a playground, games and activities to play with. There is a bush bar, and restaurant. There’s a restroom for visitors and parking lots could be a bit cumbersome as they are on the other side of the park. This park borders Hero’s Apartment and Ojukwu Park. Nice for family and group activities It is accessible for handicapped people too. Wheelchair users can get through the entrance and move through the walkways easily.
A recreation centre where you can bask in nature.
It has lots of games for different age groups, from kid friendly ones to ones for teenagers and adults, in a serene environment. There is a spinning ride that is very terrifying. They also sell food and soft drinks inside. It is a kid-friendly place.
Jevinik Restaurant provides its customers with a wide range of food delicacies on soup, stew, small chops, African and intercontinental cuisines.
A Sundry Foods’ brand. It offers meals such as plantain porridge and beef kebab, yam fritters and breaded fish.
Chicken, jollof rice, noodles, spicy cow feet, nkwobi, ugba.
Ginza
Mainly swallow foods ranging from ₦1,000-5,000.
Resident kitchen and bar. Local foods. Bush meats. Palm wine. Okpa and zobo flex. Grill. Continental dishes. Outdoor and indoor service.
Rice Restaurant
Mainly Amala foods.
From fire service wethdral stop at Government roundabout take your right and locate the first junction then take right again to locate the first junction then turn left to the place
Fried rice, Chinese rice, jollof, shawarma, bread, drinks, etc.
Nigerian and other African cuisines.
Offers local and continental dishes, food delivery and catering services, waiter services, reservations and more.
African dishes and other varieties.
Premium Rooftop Bar, a lounge with a mix of garden experience located on a penthouse giving you the 360-degree view of Owerri.
Fidwel's Restaurant And Bar prepares and serves different local and foreign dishes such as okra soup, nkwuobi, rice, and so on while live band and performances go on.
Cubana Lounge is a restaurant, bar and grill spot as well as a night club in a cool and cozy environment with modern facilities.
De Angels bar and grills is a dine in establishment serving local and intercontinental dishes, and chilled drinks.
Benue Kitchen serves varieties of local dishes such as egusi soup, chicken, meat and fish pepper soup, okra soup, and lots of other items.
Big Mummy's Kitchen specialize in preparing and serving local delicacies as well as intercontinental meals including nsala soup, pepper soup, jollof rice and many others.
Aka Ose Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast and lunch with their menu ranging from tea and egg, noodles and egg, pepper soup, rice and so on.
Chicken salad, fried rice, chicken bucket and drinks.
Chicken pie, cakes, jollof rice, drinks,fried rice and dried fish
Fish and chips, fried rice, Chinese rice, vodka, mushroom soup,
Bons, fish pie, fish roll, egg roll, donut, chicken pie,
Fried fish, fried yam, fried Akara, fried potatoes.
Chips, fried rice, jelof rice, spaghetti Bolognese
White rice and vegetables, indomie and egg, cow meat, goat meat etc.
Sells Igbo, Akwa Ibom and Yoruba delicacies. They also sell soups in large quantities.
Specialises on freshly made foods (bowls & packs), on orders, indoors and outdoor services, parties, etc.
Chilled alcoholic drinks, and beverages of all kinds and prepare various grills.
Local, continental and intercontinental cuisines.
Hamburger Restaurant
Noodles restaurant
Mouth-watering delicacies, continental like Chinese rice, fried rice, jollof rice, coconut rice, Greek rice, White rice, fried beans, jollof beans, ukwa and African dishes like afang soup, vegetable soup, oha soup or egusi soup.
It is quiet, clean with prompt service, well trained and knowledgeable staff. A good menu with a varied selection of dishes. Rumoured to have great sea food rice. Good nightlife and cool music, they also have a wall gallery. Reservations are required. Masks and temperature checks are required as well. Surfaces are disinfected between each customer. Service options are Delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
A bar and lounge.
Beer, spirit, wine and meat.
Swimming pool, bar, foods and drinks.
Swimming pool,bar and car park
Foods, drinks restaurant and car park
Foods and drinks, etc.
Swimming pool,bar, foods and drinks etc.
An accessible location offering free breakfast with a serene environment and friendly staff.
A 2-star hotel.
Standard accommodation and restaurant offering local and continental dishes. A 3-star hotel with decent lodging, and they offer free parking and breakfast.
Car park, swimming pool,free Wi-Fi, foods and drinks.
Food, drinks, swimming pool car park etc
A 3-star hotel, and part of an international brand. Clean rooms, a serene atmosphere, and well-trained staff. It has a fitness centre, accommodates free parking, a swimming pool is available and great dining. Free Wifi.
A 3-star hotel that has decent lodging, and a cool ambience. It has a swimming pool and the environment is clean.
It is a 4-star hotel lodging and pretty decent. You are entitled to free WiFi and a good parking space. It is suitably located and accessible.
Fairly decent 3-star hotel with a swimming pool.
Standard rooms are well kept with a serene ambience. Good swimming pool and trained polite staff. An organized and curated experience. The food is excellent and buffet services are included.
Free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking available on site. Each unit at the apartments has air-conditioning, a sitting area with satellite flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen. Continental breakfast included. A car rental service is also available at the accommodation.
Swimming pool, bar, food and drinks etc.
Restaurant, swimming pool and car park etc
It is a really large mall, and you are spoilt with a choice variety of shops. There is also an array of unlimited restaurants. It is a nice place to shop as you have a choice of things you can buy, all under one roof.
Gemezu Fish Farm Empire
Figerlings, snails, rabbits, goats, etc.
Sewing machines, fabrics and foods.
They sell cosmetics, house hold items, beverages, snacks and food
Vegetables, fish, meat, garri, clothes and other household items.
Drinks, snacks, fruits, cosmetics and other household items.
Food stuff, palm wine, clothes, etc.
An agriculture farm produce market
Nkwo orji
An agriculture produce market
One of the major markets in Owerri city where freshly agricultural products and other commodities are always available and sold.
By plane
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW) has passenger flights from Abuja (1 hr, from ₦114,000) and Lagos (1 hr, from ₦114,000) on Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines (as of June 2021).
By bus
Many transport companies in Owerri offer daily services from almost all major cities and states around the country as well as international destinations in West Africa like Ghana and Cameroon.
The main forms of transportation in the city are buses. Okada (motorcycles) are not allowed to ply in Owerri city, however, there are designated streets in that allows Okada transportation.
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