1. Resources in Abia State

The capital of Abia State is Umuahia. Main towns in Abia State include: Aba, Akwette, Bende, Afikpo and Arochukwu

Points of Interest:

• National War Museum at Umuahia where the Nigerian civil war and inventions are displayed.
• Aba – foremost electronics and indigenous technology city, Aba central Market
• Akwette – Blue River Tourist Village, Uwana Beach Akwette is also famous for its unique weaving industry.
• Agricultural Resources:  Yams, Cassava, Oil Palm, Rubber.

Natural Resources:  Oil, Salt

2. Resources in Adamawa State

The Capital of Adamawa is Yola. The Main Towns are:  Yola, Jimeta, Numan, Mubi

Agricultural Resources:  Guinea Corn, Maize, Cattle, Fish, Millet, Cotton.

Points of Interest:  Three Sisters Hill – three hills that stand side by side.

3. Resources in Akwa Ibom State

The Capital of Akwa Ibom state is Uyo. The Main Towns are:  Abak, Eket, Etinan, Ikono, Ikot Abasi, Itu, Oron, Uyo, Ikot Ekpene, Ukanafun.

Natural Resources:  Petroleum, Salt, Iron, Coal, Gold, Clay, Limestone, Laterite and Gravel.

Agricultural Resources: Largest Palm Forest in Nigeria

Points of Interest:  Ibeno  famous for yachting and swimming, Oron Museaum – collection of finest carvings in Africa, Opobo Boatyard.  Natural sand beaches at Ikot Abasi.

4. Resources in Anambra State

The Capital of Anambra state is Awka, the main towns are: Onitsha, Awka, Njikoka, Amawbia

Natural Resources:  Iron Ore, Limestone, Coal Fine Clay, Marble and Silica Sand, Lead, Zinc, Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Agricultural Resources:  Cocoa, Palm Oil, Maize, Rice, Cassava.

Points of Interest:  Ijele masquerade from Aguleri, Omaba festival, Yearly yam festival, Odinani Museum at Nri.  Anambra State is historically known for great craftsmanship, The River Niger with the famous Niger bridge links the bustling commercial town of Onitsha with ports at Port Harcourt, Burutu and Warri in Delta State.

5. Resources in Bauchi State

The Capital of Bauchi is Bauchi. The Main Towns are:  Bauchi, Gombe, Azara, Misau, Jama’are, Ningi, Billiri, Dass.

Natural Resources:  Columbite, Gold, Cassilerite, Coal, Limestone, Iron Ore, Antimony, Marble,

Agricultural Resources:  Millet, Coffee, Cottom, Buinea Corn, Maize, Yams, Tomatoes.

Points of Interest:  Yankari Game Reserve with warm spring at Wikki Lame Burra Game Reserve; Tomb of Late Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa – first Prime Minister of the Federation…

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SS1 Geography Third Term: Mineral Resources In Nigeria and Location (I)