5 reasons why you should visit Abia state

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November 15, 2017 4:10 PM

Explore the long juju of Arochukwu, the Azumini blue river and the Amakama wooden cave.

Since the creation of Abia State in 1991, the State has been its best within its available resources in the identification, development and harnessing of rich and abundant tourism potentials.

Some of these tourism potentials in the State have been identified and documented while others are yet to be identified. Among those identified and documented are:

1. The Long Juju of Arochukwu

This is a cave with a long dark tunnel that is associated with the slave trade. Prior to the slave trade era, it had served as a court of arbitration for the settlement of local, tribal and inter-tribal disputes/problems. During the slave trade, it was an important route through which slaves were sold and transported outside the country through the Cross River to the Ocean port in Port Harcourt.

Because of the significant role, it played during this period, the long Juju has gained international recognition in historical perspectives. The state Government has therefore applied to the world body UNESCO for its recognition as a World Heritage Site. The site is open for development to internationally acceptable standards through Private Public partnership (PPP).

2. The Azumini Blue River

This is a good relaxation spot for both local and foreign tourists. As the name implies, the blueness and freshness of the river make it a unique spot for tourism attraction. The river that takes its course from the Aba River (popularly called waterside) has room for the construction of a world-class tourism resort. When fully developed, the Azumini Blue River site would provide an all-year-round site for tourists worldwide.

3. The Amakama Wooden Cave at Amakama

This is a wonder tree with a hollow inside that is capable of accommodating up to twenty people at a time. The tree is claimed to be as old as the Amakama community and had acted as a safe haven to the community during the inter-tribal wars and the slave raids era. The beautiful serene environment of the site is good for the construction of a standard tourism village.

4. Witness traditional festivities

The state boasts of a large variety of traditional festivals/dances in virtually all the autonomous communities in the State. These are celebrated at various seasons in the year.

Officially, there is the State-owned Ugwuabia Festival. Ugwuabia (the pride of Abia) festival is a grassroot festival where all the LGAs in the State come to showcase the best of all their culture in a carnival.

5. Visit the National War Museum and Ojukwu Bunker

These are Federal Government Establishments that contain the relics of the Nigerian Civil War. These relics are constant reminders of the evils of war. The museum also serves as a research centre.

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