Aba River (Nigeria)
The Aba River is a river in southern Nigeria. It runs through the city of Aba, Nigeria. Its headwater is in Okpu-Umuobo area (Isiala-Okpu and Mgboko-Umuette autonomous communities) Osisioma Ngwa LGA in the Ngwa heartland. Aba River flows through the Aba City and joins other rivers in the Niger delta till it empties into the Atlantic ocean. The river is largely ignored despite its uniqueness and importance. Activities of local sand dredges who source sharp sand for construction purposes has been keeping the river flowing. [1]
| Aba River River Aba | |
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  Mouth | |
| Location | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 4°49′22″N 7°29′27″E |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Imo River |
References
- Izugbara, C. O.; Umoh, J. O. (2004). "Indigenous Waste Management Practices among the Ngwa of Southeastern Nigeria: Some lessons and policy implications". The Environmentalist . 24 (2): 87–92. doi :10.1007/s10669-004-4799-4
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