Omor
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Omor in Ayamelum
local government area of Anambra state is on the shores of the Omambala River. It is thought to be geographically the largest town in Anambra closely followed by Agulu
. It also has a large population and is made up of the villages of Akanator, Aturia, Amikwe and Orenja.
There have been communual clashes between Omor and Igbakwu locals over land on the border of both towns. It has good vegetation, fertile lands for production of food crops such as rice
, maize
, yam
, cassava
and assorted fruits.
The Nigerian Federal Government started the rehabilitation of the Lower Anambra River Irrigation Rice Farm project at Omor, which has resuscitated the growing of rice in that part of the State. 40 hectares of Fadama land have been cultivated with rice in Omor under the collaborative arrangement between the state government and farmers under the auspices of the state Rice Farmers Co-operative Union Limited. In addition a new rice mill complex with units for parboling, milling, destoning, and bagging capacity sufficient to produce over 10,000 metric tonnes of high quality rice annually is enhancing production of the staple food for local consumption and exportation.
Ayamelum
Ayamelum is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Omor, Umueje, Omasi, Igbakwu, Umumbo, Anaku, Umuerum, Ifite Ogwari.-References:* dated July 21, 2007; accessed October 4, 2007...
local government area of Anambra state is on the shores of the Omambala River. It is thought to be geographically the largest town in Anambra closely followed by Agulu
Agulu
Agulu is a large town in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is located in Anaocha Local Government Area. It is home to the famous Agulu lake. Agulu has produced a lot of eminent personalities, amongst them are the present Governor of Anambra State Mr. Peter Obi, others include Dora Akunyili the past...
. It also has a large population and is made up of the villages of Akanator, Aturia, Amikwe and Orenja.
There have been communual clashes between Omor and Igbakwu locals over land on the border of both towns. It has good vegetation, fertile lands for production of food crops such as rice
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
, maize
Maize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
, yam
Yam (vegetable)
Yam is the common name for some species in the genus Dioscorea . These are perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania...
, cassava
Cassava
Cassava , also called yuca or manioc, a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae native to South America, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates...
and assorted fruits.
The Nigerian Federal Government started the rehabilitation of the Lower Anambra River Irrigation Rice Farm project at Omor, which has resuscitated the growing of rice in that part of the State. 40 hectares of Fadama land have been cultivated with rice in Omor under the collaborative arrangement between the state government and farmers under the auspices of the state Rice Farmers Co-operative Union Limited. In addition a new rice mill complex with units for parboling, milling, destoning, and bagging capacity sufficient to produce over 10,000 metric tonnes of high quality rice annually is enhancing production of the staple food for local consumption and exportation.