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'''Aba''' is a city in southeastern [[Nigeria]] and the commercial centre of [[Abia State]]. Upon the creation of Abia State in 1991, the old Aba township was divided into two local government areas: [[Aba South]] and [[Aba North]]. Aba South is the main city centre of Abia State, being located on the [[Aba River (Nigeria)|Aba River]]. Aba is made up of many villages such as Aba-Ukwu, Eziukwu-Aba, Obuda-Aba, Umuokpoji-Aba and other villages that have been merged for administrative convenience. Aba was established by the [[Ngwa people|Ngwa clan]] of the [[Igbo people]] in Nigeria as a market town. Later, a military post was placed there by the [[Colonial Nigeria|British colonial administration]] in 1901.<ref name=munro/> It lies along the west bank of the Aba River and is at the intersection of roads leading to [[Port Harcourt]], [[Owerri]], [[Umuahia]], [[Ikot Ekpene]], and [[Ikot-Abasi]].<ref name=EB>((harvnb|Hoiberg|2010|p=6))</ref> The city became a collection point for agricultural products following construction of a British-made railway running through it to Port Harcourt. Aba is a major urban settlement and commercial centre in its region, which is surrounded by small villages and towns. The indigenous people of Aba are the [[Ngwa people|Ngwa]]. Aba is well known for its craftsmen and is the most populous city in southeastern Nigeria. ((As of|2016)), Aba had an estimated population of 2,534,265.<ref name="citypopulation">((cite web | url=http://www.citypopulation.de/php/nigeria-admin.php?adm1id=NGA001 | title=Abia (state, Nigeria) - Population | publisher=Citypopulation.de | access-date=25 July 2016))</ref>

==History==
Aba, although acting as unified city, is composed of many villages, including Aba-Ukwu, Eziukwu-Aba, Obuda-Aba and Umuokpoji-Aba. Aba-Ukwu has historically been the primary village in Aba, as the Eze W.E Ukaegbu of Aba-Ukwu was known and referred to as the 9th Grand Son of Aba. However, the greater Aba metropolis as defined by the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) comprises seven [[Local government areas of Nigeria|local goverment areas]], namely [[Aba South]], [[Aba North]], [[Osisioma Ngwa|Osisioma]], [[Obingwa]], [[Ugwunagbo]], [[Ukwa East]], and [[Ukwa West]]. There are ongoing construction projects in Enyimba Economic Area and Abia State Industrial Innovation Park in Ukwa East and West local government areas to overcome the challenges of unplanned [[urban sprawl]] facing the city.((Citation needed|date=December 2023))

The city was initially a trade centre which eventually became an administrative centre of [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|Britain]]'s colonial government. Aba has been a major commercial centre ever since it became part of [[Colonial Nigeria|British Nigeria]].((Citation needed|date=September 2021))

The [[Anglo-Aro War|Aro Expedition]], which was part of a larger military plan to quell anti-colonial sentiment in the region, took place in the area of Aba during 1901 and 1902. During this military action, the British defeated the native [[Aro people]] with a presumably large number of casualties.<ref>((harvnb|Oriji|2011|p=167))</ref> In 1901, the British founded a military post in Aba and in 1915, a railroad was constructed to link it to Port Harcourt, which transported agricultural goods such as [[palm oil]] and [[Palm kernel|palm kernels]].<ref name=EB/> In 1929, Aba was the site of a revolt by Igbo women, historically known as "[[Women's War|The Aba Women's Riot]]",((refn|group=nb|The [[Igbo People]] refer to it as the Women's War, whereas the British, in a belittling manner called it the Aba Riots.<ref name=Fal>((harvnb|Falola|Heaton|2008|p=133))</ref>)) which was a protest against the colonial taxation policy.<ref>((harvnb|Lemberg|Courtlandt|1984|p=1))</ref> The riot started out as a peaceful protest against the initial census of women in the region, and subsequent assumed taxation of the women based upon rumour. The protests spread throughout the region, but remained peaceful until a pregnant woman was knocked over during a "scuffle", and the lady losing her child.<ref name =o2>((harvnb|Oriji|2011|p=178))</ref> News of this "act of abomination" spread rapidly, and violent reactions ensued. After more protests, a mass of 10,000 women marched on Aba. Sources dispute the casualty rate, with 55<ref name=Fal/> to over 100 deaths being reported.<ref name=o2/> By the 1930s, Aba was becoming a large urban community with an established industrial complex.

During the height of the [[Nigerian Civil War]] in 1967, the capital of [[Biafra]] was moved to [[Umuahia]] from [[Enugu]]. Aba was a very strategic Biafran city and was heavily bombed and air raided during the civil war.<ref>((harvnb|Opia|1972|p=8))</ref>

Aba is the home of many distinguished families such as the Emejiaka Egbu family of Aba la Ohazu, the Ogbonna family of Eziukwu-Aba, the Ichita family of Umuokpoji-Aba, the Omenihu family of Obuda-Aba, the Ugbor family of Aba-Ukwu, the Ugwuzor family Umuokpoji Aba, the Ihemadu family of Ohabiam, the Ukaegbu family of Aba-ukwu, the Ahunanya family of Ohabiam, among others.((Citation needed|date=September 2021))

==Economy==
Aba is surrounded by [[Oil well|oil wells]], which separate it from the city of [[Port Harcourt]]. A ((convert|30|km|miles)) long [[pipeline]] provides Aba with gas from the [[Imo River]] [[natural gas]] repository.<ref name=EB/> Its major economic contributions are [[Textile|textiles]] and palm oil,<ref name=munro>((harvnb|Munro|1995|p=2))</ref> along with pharmaceuticals, plastics, cement, and cosmetics. This trade makes the [[Ariaria International Market]] the second largest market in Nigeria after the [[Main Market, Onitsha|Onitsha Main Market]]. There is also a [[Heineken N.V.]], a glass-working company<ref name=munro/> and brewery within the city. Aba is famous for its handicrafting.<ref name=EB/>

Aba is a commercial hub of eastern Nigeria.<ref>((cite web | url=https://www.channelstv.com/tag/the-commercial-hub-of-eastern-nigeria/ | title=The Commercial hub of Eastern Nigeria – Channels Television ))</ref><ref>((cite journal |last1=Izugbara |first1=C. O. |last2=Umoh |first2=J. O. |date=2004 |title=Indigenous Waste Management Practices among the Ngwa of Southeastern Nigeria: Some lessons and policy implications |journal=The Environmentalist |volume=24 |issue=2 |pages=87–92 |doi=10.1007/s10669-004-4799-4 |bibcode=2004ThEnv..24...87I |s2cid=85122135 ))</ref> There are a few well known markets, such as Ariaria International Market, Ahia Ohuru Market, and Eziukwu Road Market, among others, that serve the entire region with wares, food, cosmetics, and other material goods.

==Religion==
The city has played a lasting role in the [[Evangelism|Christian evangelism]] of Southeast Nigeria ever since the British brought over the [[Church Mission Society]] (CMS), an evangelism vehicle of the [[Church of England]] used to plant what today has become the [[Church of Nigeria|Anglican Church of Nigeria]]. The evangelist church known as All the Saints originated out of the initiative of three oil traders: Opopo-Joseph Cookey, Gabrial Cookey and Zedekiah Cookey. These men sailed up the [[Aba River (Nigeria)|Aba River]] in 1896 for trade and to spread Christianity. In 1897, they negotiated with Abayi and Umuocham people for land to establish their oil business; these negotiations were successful. As their oil trade began to grow, so too did Christianity in Nigeria, and the Cookeys ended up converting the Abayi and Umuocham people to [[Christianity]]. From 1901 and especially in 1902, they planned an intensive crusade and invited their landlords. This led to the construction of two [[Congregational church|congregational churches]]; one at the Abayi waterfront, and the other at the Umuocham waterfront, dedicated by [[James Johnson (assistant bishop of Western Equatorial Africa)|James Johnson]]. The earliest converts from the Abayi and Umuocham tribes attended church services at St. Ambrose on the Abayi waterfront until 1905, when they set up their own churches further inland. Joseph Cookey was the volunteer teacher for the Abayi, whereas Gabriel Cookey was the volunteer teacher for the Umuocham.((Citation needed|date=September 2021))

St. Michael's Cathedral Anglican Church was founded in the late 1920s, although St. James Parish on the [[Umuleri]] city limit is arguably the oldest church in the region due to the fact that the [[diocese]]'s first mass was celebrated in 1916.<ref>((Cite web|title=Aba Religions, Religions in Aba, Religions of Aba :: Traveltill.com|url=https://www.traveltill.com/destination/Nigeria/Aba/religion.php|access-date=18 June 2021|website=Traveltill))</ref> Most of the primary and secondary schools mentioned below were founded by the CMS along with their associated churches.

Early [[Missionary|missionaries]] who arrived in Nigeria in 1842 established what is now known as the [[Methodism|Methodist Church of Nigeria]] in [[Badagry]]. Methodism quickly spread to [[Uzuakoli]] and down to Aba. Wesley Cathedral was the first cathedral to be built in Aba. It became a diocese and later an archdiocese which hosted the 2018 Methodist Conference. The Methodist Church is one of the most spiritually vibrant churches in the city of Aba.<ref>((Cite web|title=The United Methodist Church|url=https://www.umc.org/en|access-date=22 February 2022|website=The United Methodist Church|language=en))</ref>

The [[Catholic Church]] also created many churches; Christ the King Church (C.K.C), which for a long time was the biggest church in the city, became its [[Cathedra|bishop's seat]], and it is now known as Christ the King Cathedral.((Citation needed|date=September 2021))

With the arrival of the [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] brand of Christianity in Nigeria, the city got an enormous share for itself. The [[Assemblies of God|Assemblies of God Church]] and [[Deeper Christian Life Ministry]] had massive followings in the early 1980s, followed by the Refiner's House International Church, one of the newest and fastest-growing Christian ministries in the city.<ref>((Cite web|title=aba giants|url=https://echodiplomatiques.com/docs/aba-giants-1d55d9|access-date=18 June 2021|website=echodiplomatiques.com|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200706/https://echodiplomatiques.com/docs/aba-giants-1d55d9|url-status=dead))</ref> The [[African Gospel Church]] was founded by Bishop Ogudoro.((citation needed|date=August 2014)) This church is divided into 10 districts. The current bishop of the African Gospel Church is Rev. Dr. Robert Lang'at.<ref>((Cite web|last=Paragonadmin|title=Leadership|url=http://projects20.tandosmarketing.com/agc/leadership/|access-date=22 February 2022|website=AGC Kenya - Africa Gospel Church Kenya|language=en-US))</ref>

In the late 1960s, a group of Nigerians discovered information on the [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] and established branches, but this Utah-based church did not establish any official presence in Nigeria until 1978.<ref>((harvnb|Jordan|2007))</ref> The first stake of this church in Nigeria (and in fact in all of Africa outside of [[South Africa]]) was established in Aba in 1988, with [[David W. Eka]] as president. There are presently four LDS stakes headquartered in Aba and the only LDS temple in Nigeria is located in the city, being the [[Aba Nigeria Temple]]. There are three other temples announced for [[Lagos]], [[Benin City]], and [[Eket]].((Citation needed|date=September 2021))

[[Mosque|Mosques]] are also present in Aba; the largest mosque is the Hospital Road Mosque. A Chief Imam resides in the [[Hausa language|Hausa]]-speaking settlements at the heart of the city.

==Education==
The city has approximately 90 schools, which are in the lists below.

((hidden |headerstyle=border: 1px solid #000; |header=Primary schools in Aba |content=
* Ogbor Hill Primary School
* Living Word Magnet Schools 
* Aba-Owerri Road Primary School
* Asa Road Primary School
* Asa Triangle Primary School
* Constitution Crescent (Santa Maria) Primary School
* School Road Primary School Aba
* Cameroun Barracks Primary School
* City Primary School
* Township Primary school
* Ohabiam Primary School
* Umuagabai Primary School
* Golf Course Primary School
* St Bridget Primary School
* Abayi Umuocham Primary School
* Abayi Ariaria Primary School
* Ndoki Road Primary School
* Danfodio Road Primary School
* Ehere Road Primary School
* Azikiwe Road Primary School
* Tenant Road Primary School
* Market Road Primary School
* Cameroun Road Primary School
* St. James Model Primary School (private)
* Hospital Road Primary School
* Okigwe Road Primary School
* Omuma Road Primary School
* College primary School
* 67 Infantory Battalion Primary School, Umule
* Living Stone Int'l Christian Primary School, Ogbor-Hill Aba, Abia State
* Lilac primary school ogbor hil,Aba
* International Early Learning Centre, Umuodu, Abayi Aba
* Eagle Height Academy, 56 Cameroon road, Abayi Aba
* Daughter of Mary Mother of Mercy Primary School - owned by the catholic church, and is among the first five primary school in Aba in the 90s alongside st Bridget and intl early learning.
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((hidden |headerstyle=border: 1px solid #000; |header=Secondary schools in Aba |content=
* Methodist High School, Park Road Aba
* Presbyterian Secondary School, Ogbor Hill Aba
* Living Word Academy Secondary
* [[Ngwa High School]] (NHS) or (NAHISCO)
* (Ibo) National High School (NACO) 
* Girls' Technical College
* Sacred Heart College Eziukwu Aba (SAHACO)
* Eziama High School (Apostolic Grammar School)
* Wilcox Memorial Comprehensive Secondary School, Ogbor hill Aba
* All Saints Secondary School, Ehere Aba
* Community Girls Secondary School
* Secondary Technical School
* Nigerian Christian Seminary School
* Boys Technical College [BTC]
* Girls High School, Ogbor Hill.
* Ninlan Demonstration Secondary School.
* Ovom Girls High School, Ovom
* Ohabiam Girls Secondary School, Ohabiam.
* Nneise Community Secondary School, Umuezu.
* St. Joseph College Aba
* Iheorji Secondary School Aba
* Osusu Secondary School Aba

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((hidden |headerstyle=border: 1px solid #000; |header=Private schools in Aba |content=
* Living Word Magnet Schools (Nursery/Primary)
* Living Word Academy (Secondary)
* St. James Model School (Hosts JAMB and other graduate exams)
* Premier International Secondary School
* New Breed International Schools 
* Evangel Seminary
* Alberto Model School
* Dority International Secondary School (Hosts SAT and Toefl Exams for foreign colleges)
* St Bridget High School
* St Anthony Comprehensive Secondary School Aba.
* Living Stone International Christian Secondary School, Ogbor-Hill Aba, Abia State
* Living Word Academy Secondary, Abayi, Aba.
* D-nals High school,opobo Rd Aba.
* Rich Devos International High School, Aba.
* Presbyterian secondary school, Ehere, Aba.
* Awesome International Model Secondary School, Abayi Aba.
* Infotech Demonstration School Aba.
* stella maris secondary school aba.
* merit base international Christian school Aba
* St. Joseph College Aba
* Intellectual Giants Christian Academy
* Modern Child College Aba
* St. Augustine's Model Academy, Ogbor Hill, Aba.
* Lilac Comprehensive Secondary School, Ogbor Hill, Aba
* [https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hawics-International-School/315275005211923 Hawics International School]
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((hidden |headerstyle=border: 1px solid #000; |header=Tertiary schools in Aba |content=
The tertiary schools are:
* Abia State University Teaching Hospital
* [[Abia State Polytechnic]]
* Covenant Polytechnic
* School of Health Technology
* Redemption College of Education (privately owned)
* Rhema University, Aba Take-off site (also privately owned by Living Word Ministries)
* Infotech College of Technology (privately owned)
* Cyberspot Institute of Information Technology (privately owned)
* Living Word Institute of Information Technology (privately owned)
* IMO state university extension in nursing school off Mosque Road
))

==Transport==
Aba is served by a station on [[Nigerian Railway Corporation|Nigerian Railways]], but this station is rarely used. Aba is also a major hub for road transport in the region—a large number of transport companies operate coaches that transport people daily to various parts of the country. The city is second only to [[Onitsha]] in mass transportation daily volume within eastern Nigeria. Commercial motorcycles have been banned in the region and are being replaced by commercial [[Tricycle|tricycles]] and a [[minibus]] service. This minibus service is a popular mean of transportation nowadays.((Citation needed|date=September 2021))

In 2012, a [[List of monorail systems|monorail system]] was proposed for the city.((Citation needed|date=September 2021)) The plan was criticised as a potential scam, as the private company involved in the project had no experience in developing monorails.<ref>((cite news |title=Abia Monorail Project Exposed |url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/thread/4906/92433/1 |access-date=1 July 2021 |publisher=The Nigerian Voice))</ref> As of 2021, there is no information that the proposal progressed past the signing of a [[memorandum of understanding]].

==Sports==
[[Enyimba F.C.]], popularly called ''The Peoples Elephant'', is the city's most popular [[association football]] club. Enyimba F.C.'s winning record is among the highest of all Nigerian football clubs. With two [[CAF Champions League]] trophies, six [[Nigeria Professional Football League|Nigeria Premier League]] titles and a pair of [[Nigeria Federation Cup|Nigerian Federation Cup]] trophies, the club is currently ranked second in the CAF Club rankings.<ref>((cite web | url=https://www.positivenaija.com/enyimba-football-club-ranked-highest-nigerian-club-in-latest-caf-ranking-2022/ | title=Enyimba Football Club Ranked Highest Nigerian Club in Latest CAF Ranking 2022 | date=20 June 2022 ))</ref><ref>((cite web | url=https://footballdatabase.com/clubs-ranking/enyimba | title=Enyimba, Ranking and Statistics - FootballDatabase ))</ref><ref>((Cite web |last=Njuguna |first=Ciku |date=19 March 2022 |title=Enyimba FC players, owner, stadium, coach, trophies, world rankings |url=https://sportsbrief.com/facts/teams/11394-enyimba-fc-players-owner-stadium-coach-trophies-world-rankings/ |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=SportsBrief - Sport news. |language=en))</ref>

== Waste management ==
[[File:Refuse Skip.jpg|alt=Refuse skip at Osisioma Junction|thumb|A photo of waste pileup at Osisioma Junction]]
There are many problems with [[waste management]] in Aba, stemming from the lack of a regular garbage disposal, which means that trash piles up in the streets from the many markets that dot the city. The [[Federal government of Nigeria|federal]] and [[Government of Abia State|state]] governments of the area have tried to solve these waste management problems, but these efforts have so far been unsuccessful.((Citation needed|date=December 2023))

==Source of electricity==
Aba is powered by the [[Enugu State|Enugu]] [[Electricity distribution companies by country|Electricity Distribution Company]], which was created by the division of the Nigerian Electricity Power Authority. There is another electrical company that is planning to start supplying Aba with electricity, being the Geometric Power Company. If it starts powering Aba, the daily hours of available electricity in the city will rise, and the [[electric generator]] will become a household item. For some places in Aba, an electric generator will be the only source of electricity due to remoteness or other factors.<ref>((Cite web|title=Geometric Power...emPOWERing the People.|url=https://geometricpower.com/|access-date=22 February 2022|website=Geometric Power Limited|language=en-US))</ref>((better source needed|date=December 2023))

== Climate ==
Aba has a mainly [[tropical climate]]. Most months of the year see significant [[Rain|rainfall]], and the brief [[dry season]] has little impact. The weather in the region is classified as Am in the [[Köppen climate classification|Köppen climate classification system]]. Aba's yearly mean temperature is ((Convert|25.6|C|F)). The annual precipitation of the city clocks in to about ((Convert|2747|mm|in)).

Due to Aba's proximity to the [[equator]], the city is in a summer-like state most of the year. January, February, March, April, May, November, and December are the ideal months to travel.<ref>((Cite web |title=Aba climate: Temperature Aba & Weather By Month - Climate-Data.org |url=https://en.climate-data.org/africa/nigeria/abia/aba-401123/#climate-table |access-date=15 July 2023 |website=en.climate-data.org))</ref><ref>((Cite web |title=Aba, Abia, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data |url=https://tcktcktck.org/nigeria/abia/aba |access-date=15 July 2023 |website=tcktcktck.org))</ref><ref>((Cite web |title=Aba Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/55024/Average-Weather-in-Aba-Nigeria-Year-Round |access-date=15 July 2023 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en))</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Enyimba International Stadium]]
* [[Ariaria International Market]]
* [[Railway stations in Nigeria]]

==Notes==
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== Footnotes ==
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==References==
* ((cite book | last1 = Falola | first1 = Toyin | last2 = Heaton | first2 = Matthew M. | title = A History of Nigeria | year = 2008 | publisher = Cambridge University Press | location = Cambridge, UK | isbn = 978-0-521-68157-5 ))
* ((cite web|author=General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist |url=http://www.adventistyearbook.org/default.aspx?&page=ViewAdmField&AdmFieldID=ENGC |title=Aba East Conference |year=2014 |website=adventistyearbook.org |access-date=22 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228232322/http://www.adventistyearbook.org/default.aspx?&page=ViewAdmField&AdmFieldID=ENGC |archive-date=28 February 2014 |url-status=dead ))
* ((cite encyclopedia | editor-last = Hoiberg | editor-first = Dale H. | encyclopedia = Encyclopædia Britannica | title = Aba | edition = 15th | year = 2010 | publisher = Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. | volume = I: A-Ak – Bayes | location = Chicago, Illinois | isbn = 978-1-59339-837-8 | url-access = registration | url = https://archive.org/details/newencyclopaedia2009ency ))
* ((cite web|last=Jordan |first=Mary |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2004035176_mormon26.html |year=2007 |website=The Seattle Times|title=In Nigeria, the New Face of Global Mormonism |access-date=22 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220133827/http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2004035176_mormon26.html |archive-date=20 February 2014 |url-status=live))
* ((cite encyclopedia | last1 = Lemberg | first1 = David S. | last2 = Courtlandt | first2 = Canby | title = The encyclopedia of historic places | encyclopedia = Encyclopedia of Historical Places | volume = 1 | series = Facts on File Library of World History | publisher = Facts on File | location = New York, NY | year = 1984 | isbn = 978-0871961266 | url-access = registration | url = https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofhi0000canb ))
* ((cite encyclopedia | editor-last = Munro | editor-first = David | title = Aba | encyclopedia = The Oxford Dictionary of the World | year = 1995 | publisher = Oxford University Press | location = Oxford, UK | isbn = 0-19-866184-3 | url-access = registration | url = https://archive.org/details/oxforddictionary00munr ))
* ((cite book | last = Opia | first = Eric Agume | title = Why biafra? Aburi, Prelude to the Biafran Tragedy | publisher = Leswing Press | location = San Rafael, CA | year = 1972 ))
* ((cite book | last = Oriji | first = John N. | title = Political Organization in Nigeria since the Late Stone Age: A History of the Igbo People | year = 2011 | isbn = 978-0-230-62193-0 | publisher = Palgrave Macmillan | location = New York, NY ))
* Izugbara, C. O. and Umoh, J. O., 2004. Indigenous Waste Management Practices among the Ngwa of Southeastern Nigeria: Some lessons and policy implications. ''The Environmentalist''. 24: 87–92.
* Nwanju, B.N. (1991). Government of Abia State: Decision on the Newly Created Local Government Areas. (Letter to the Sole Administrator of Aba LGA). SGA/S.0003/S.1/X

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