Osemotor
Ancient river port in Nigeria
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Ossemotor (also Enu-Igbo) is an ancient river port and park on the bank of the lean 'finger-like' Oguta Lake in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria.[1] Known for its rich history of commerce, Ossemotor was a strategic economic centre in the Eastern Region of Nigeria. Occupying approximately 46.50 square kilometres (17.95 sq mi), it is a part of the Oguta metropolis. Ossemotor was used for the sale and shipment of goods.[1]
Osemotor is a farming and fishing community in Oguta LGA.[1] International Marine University has been proposed for Osemotor to help unlock the economic potentials of the port.[1][2]
The Osemotor has in the past, faced pollution due to pipeline vandalism and oil explosions in the region.[3]