Since its creation in 1976, Owerri, the capital of Imo, East Heartland, has gradually but consistently strengthened the status of the center of hospitality in southern Southeast Nigeria and the tourist destinations of the world.
The Imo State was previously part of the Eastern Central State, one of the 12 states created in 1967 by the then military head of the state of Nigeria, General Yakubu Govon, in an attempt to consolidate peace in a country overshadowed by a civil crisis and on the verge of collapse. Biafra However, in 1976, the Eastern Central State, which had its capital in Enugu, was divided into the states of Anambra and Imo. Enugu remained the capital of the state of Anambra, and Owerri became the capital of the new state of Imo. Over the years, Imo gave birth to another state - Abiyu, with its capital in Umuahia, while the birth of Anambra is Enugu, and later - Ebony, which also includes parts of the state of Abia. The new state of Enugu has retained its capital in Enugu; Avka became the capital of the new Anambra; while Ebony created his capital in Abakalikah.
Of all these state capitals, Owerri has retained the most developed in terms of social life, art, music, hospitality, entertainment and tourism. Even Enugu, which became the capital of the Eastern region in the early days of colonial rule in Nigeria, can compete with Owerri in these aspects.
On the ground, to manage this hospitality and entertainment equipment is more than 25-year-old five-star hotel Imo Concorde. Following him and sitting very close to him are All Seasons Hotels, Links Hotels, De Legend Hotels, Sun City Hotels, Kelvic Suites, Bonbolini Hotels, all on a high brow, with excellent pools and eateries for a great stay. Just a few minutes walk from the hotel is the Owerri Hotel Plaza, located along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri; Newcastle Hotel, Dreamland Hotel and Ideal Suites and Resorts, located in the World Bank, New Owerri. There is also a Modotel located right on the Okigwe Road / Wether ring road.
For visitors arriving from Aquakum in Owerri, the first port of call is likely to be the Elix Hotel, located just before Akwakuma Junction. When you go down to the main town of Owerri, there are Bestway Hotels, Mount Royal Motel, Rapour Hotels, Pinewood Hotel and Horizontal Hotel. If someone accidentally goes to the Work Plan, it is wise to meet face-to-face with summer suites and resorts, Cradle hotels, Milton hotels and suites, Triple M hotels, etc. Along the Onitsha Road - a big masquerade, Disney Hotels and Suites as well as Chelsea Suites. Eastgate, Imo-Paradise Hotels, Vivian Hotel, Heartland Resort, Stone Castle Hotel, Yaykai Hotels and Executive Garden along Okigwe Street are located along Orji Road. In the areas of Ikenekbu and Aladimma there are exquisitely furnished hotels such as Aladinma Royal Suites, Lodan International Hotel, Edinburgh Hotel, Benchmark Hotel, Royal Nordic Suites and so on. The same applies to the Prefab area, which has tasteful hotels such as Hollywood international hotels, Grander hotels and a city tavern. There are also Hotel de Andrea, along the MCC / Uratta Road, Shangrilla Hotels, along Aba Road and the Domino Hotel in the city center. The list is endless.
In addition to these large hotels, there are also small guest houses and inns dotting every part of Owerri. These include the Stayfine, the guest house Villa Maria, the guest house Alvan, etc.
There are also fast food soups, among which is Renny's “Fast Food”, located both in Ilekegbu and along Wetheral Road; De Simeon; Mr. Biggs; Mr. Fana; Crispy fried chicken; Dixon & # 39; s; Trendy & # 39; s; Jevinik; KFC, Fish Island, Trance Garden, Destinee; Chilli Grill, Verse One, Enttizer, Chicken Republic, etc. There are also small joints for good Africans. These include Classic Restaurant, Eferenkuwa, Ama JK Recreation Park; Ukvu Mango, Funniter Restaurant and Bar; and exclusive shrubs such as the Tropical Village Kitchen; Ibari Ogwa Village (for the best of fish and chicken and goat); Tata Fish; Vandoz Place; Kitchen Mbari, etc.
There are wonderful clubs for a weekend break after a busy week. The club in Owerri begins on Tuesday. There are Sugar Club, 40-40, Club Ace Nite, Club of Heaven and Earth Nite (Dreamland), Ocean 11, Executive Garden, etc.
In addition, Owerri released the first female DJ in the entire southeast, DJ Claire and such famous musicians as Kelly Hansome, Saro Viva, Hugo Stevenson, Ovigiri, Sonia Bobo, Nze Dan Orji and His Peacock Orchestra, Ababa Nna, Chima Eke Dr. Sir Alien, Ederi, Pizzou Nwafor, Ogadimma, Eastern Brothers and many others, which are too many to mention.
With all this in place, who can be contrary to Owerri being the capital of hospitality in the southeast and the place of tourism in the world? The next time you have a reason to go through Owerri, just try to stop, go through the night and enjoy the wonderful hospitality that only Owry can give. Only a test can convince you. The taste of pudding is in food. Welcome to East Heartland.
