Mineral Resources In Nigeria and Location I

Geography SSS1 Third Term

WEEK 8

Mineral Resources In Nigeria and Location I

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to learn:

1. Mineral Resources in Nigeria

Content

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…