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Owerri

Owerri (əˈwɛrɪ) city is the capital of Imo State, South East Nigeria. Owerri is set in the heart of Igboland. Wikivoyage

Population 908,109 (Wikidata)

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Before you go

Emergency numbers in Nigeria

Visas and entry What your passport needs for Nigeria

Getting there

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Through the year

  1. Imo Carnival

    February – March

    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.

  2. Oru Owerri

    July

    Oru Owerri which is also known as Oru Eze (the kings festival) is a festival and cultural carnival celebrated annually Owerri people in remembrance of the creation of Owere (Owerri) by Ekwem Oha.

Annual events from Wikidata and Wikivoyage (Owerri); descriptions from Wikipedia where it has one, photos from Wikimedia Commons. Dates move year to year — check before you plan around one.

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