Aba, Abia State, Nigeria remains one of the commercial and industrial hub of my nation. It is both cosmopolitan and multi-cultural city with great population of people and huge infrastructural development. Some of this developments are historical and ancient as it describe the nature of settlement as well as the civil designs employed. Aba Municipal is governed by two great local Authorities and their administrative type are purely democratic since they are elected with specific years to spend on power! Let me show you TEN Wonderful Pictures of my town, attached what3word for exact location on the map and the brief description in words of the pictures.
1) EL- DORADO HOTEL AND EVENT CENTRE
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This is a TWO STAR rated hospitality and event centre in Aba. It is situated along popular ABA-OWERRI Road. It is privately owned and operated solely by their management as taxes and royallies are paid to the governmental agencies promptly. There's a 24/7 electric power supply, possible due to their 350kva automatic generator set. There is a beautiful decorated and largely-spaced halls and rooms for arrays of events in their arena. Security within and outside the premises is top-notch due to the services of their private security outfit. Lodging, pub, karaoke and laundry activities are some of their services rendered.
2) STABIC IBTC BANK PLC
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This is one of the leading Financial institution in Africa with branches all over the continent. It has its headquarter in South Africa and it's Nigerian headquarter at Lagos, Nigeria. It helps to unite Africans with modern financial services and law abiding financial institution irrespective of the country and town domiciled. In Aba, it's headquarter is at Faulk Road and many branches with huge client bases. It supervises other branches operations and manage their worker's welfare too.
3) BUSINESS AND OFFICE PLAZA
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Located at the heart of the city, this mansion is a typical example of multi-used building due to their several functions rendered. There's a bank branch, FIDELITY BANK, A solicitor's office, MBAGWU AND SON'S CHAMBERS, A supermarket, Uju's Provision Stores, A catering and fashion center, NNEME's BEAUTY CENTER, Two churches and several Healing Ministering etc. The site of this building is strategic and enjoy a proximity advantage to the railway across Aba etc. It's rate is not exorbitant and the calm environment encourage businesses there.
One of the best supermarket in Aba that render a lot of several services. Their grocery and fashion shopping is top-notch as goods of best conditions are sold at very best prices. It serves as best tourist center for fun-seekers, married couples and fancy youths. A place of attention and love as many marriage and wonderful relationship started from them and sustains many relationship since new spices from there helps to keep those relationship going due it's friendly conditions there. There's tight Security architecture and other ancillary services provided regularly.
5) ROTARY CLUB, ABA
Monument of Peace, as this place of meeting is known, Rotartians as their members are called are gathered for their meetings here in Aba. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL is a very reputable humanitarian Organization known worldwide and has its roots and headquarter at New York City, USA. They can boast of many selfless members worldwide and have a great devoted members in Nigeria and Aba as well. They have render many humanitarian services to people without grudging or selfish means. In Aba, they championed the campaign for good health and humanitarian services too.
6) ABIA LINE NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED
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As a Mixed-economic State, Nigeria have both state and privated owned company and operations that provides socio-economic services and activities. This Transportation company is State owned particularly Abia State Government. It's operations and services are incorporated into the governmental agencies. It provides easy, cheap and friendly transportation and logistics services within and beyond the shores of our country, Nigeria.
7) ABIA STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, ABA
Abia State Government have many tertiary institutions in the state. One of these educational institutions is the ABIA STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY ABA. This unique health institute is very vital as their products- students helps to carry out a lot health services like community health programs, vaccinations, sanitation etc. They carry out research on the effects of governmental health policies on the people and effects of drugs too.
8) NIGERIAN RAILWAY ROUTES
Railway routes transverse our country, Nigeria which favour the Nigeria Railway Transportation. This means of transportation is very cheap and eco-friendly too but due to the neglect from governmental agencies managing this sector. Although, there are revitalization program on this sector. But, the functionality of this sector still need serious boast and incorporation of the private investors to maximize the potentials of this sector.
9) MONUMENT OF ELEPHANT STATUE
ABA is nicknamed ENYIMBA CITY translated as ELEPHANT CITY. This is due to the feast ceremony and resting place of the Elephant in the jungle village of Aba which have been built up to what we know Aba to be now with those economic trees and wildlife disappearance. It is a known fact that Aba was the divisional head for other areas as the colonial masters domiciled here to "rule" over other areas indirectly with their indigenous warrant officers. Elephants and other wildlife disturb them a lot and they nicknamed here, A place of Elephants with a monument for it's prominence.
10) UNION BANK OF NIGERIA
Union Bank of NIGERIA is one of our heritage from our Colonial Masters. It was indigenized and continue to operate freely in our country. This Financial institution is very vital for several services and operations within and beyond the shores of Nigeria with branches throughout the nation. It enjoy huge number of clients and carry out several arrays of services to their clients freely .
CONCLUSION
Pictorial description of an area remains the best way to explore the place and engage others educationally in our environment. Thanks to @focusnow, @steemalive and @steemitblog for great opportunity like this to become your beloved tour Guide and explore my town more.
Great information. And is really blessed to have these wonderful places. Well done bro
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You are highly welcome. Keep reading and progressing on steemit
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Wow! @sammylinks thank you for the tour..Aba city is really a business city no wonder the many commercial places like banks..
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I've passed through Aba to Portharcut severally but I've never had the opportunity to visit the town though my sister buys most of her wares from Aba.
I will be happy to join her on a business trip someday so I can have a better look at the town.
Beautiful pictures there.
Best of luck.
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@sammylinks thanks for sharing. A city without a good health system will not be in good shape as the citizens will always be sick.
Your pictures are quite good too.
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That's right. Thanks
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