Ugwuoba


Ugwuoba is a border town on the bank of Oji River in Oji River local government area of Enugu State. Ugwuoba is known for its gas reserves within the gas-rich Anambra Basin, southeastern Nigeria. There is also the popular Ugwuoba clay deposits that could serve as effective Zinc ion Adsorbent. Communities in Ugwuoba include Aguabosi, Ojinator, Nkpagu, Okwe, Okpuno, Ude, Egbeagu, Agolo, Obinagu, Eziachi, Efulu, Ogbudu, Umualor, Agungu, Umuonwu and Agungwu.

Boundaries

Ugwuoba is bounded by Agbalaenyi Nachi, Oji River urban, Ezeagu local government area and Okpuno-Agude communities.

Economy

The people of Ugwuoba are notable farmers. One of the popular markets of the town is the cattle market which supplies both the buyers from within Enugu state and Anambra state. The market is located along one of the interstate roads linking Enugu state and Anambra state. The town is home to Akukwa field in the OPL 907 area, first drilled by Shell in 1938 – 1939. Thereafter, the gas field recorded further successful drills by Shell-BP in 1955 and 1956.