Mineral Resources In Nigeria And Location II

Geography SSS1 Third Term

WEEK 9

Mineral Resources In Nigeria And Location II

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to learn:

1. Mineral Resources in Nigeria And Location

Content

1. Resources In Enugu State

The capital of Enugu state is  Enugu. The Main Towns are:  Abakaliki, Nsukka, Oji River.

Agricultural Resources:  Rice, Yam, Cashew Nuts, Cassava.

Natural Resources:  Coal, Lead, Limestone, Gypsum.

Points of Interest:  Miliken Hill, Nike Lake, Iva Valley Coal Mines.

2. Resources In Imo State

The capital of Imo state is  Owerri and the main towns are:   Okigwe, Orlu, Oguta, Afikpo.

Natural Resources:  Lead, Zinc, White Clay, Natural Gas, Limestone, Salt.  Imo State is a major oil-producing state.

Agricultural Resources:  Cassava, Oil Palm, Rubber, Cocoa,…