Residential Land in Abakaliki, Ebonyi

Abakaliki is the capital city of Ebonyi state, Nigeria. The inhabitants are primarily members of the Igbo ethnic group. It was the headquarters of the Ogoja province before the creation of the Southeastern State in 1967. The name Abakaliki which originally means Aba Nkaleke is a name of a community in Izzi land (Nkaleke). Abakaliki is generally populated by the Igbo people. The Igbo can be further divided into 5 subgroup. Abakaliki is predominantly populated by the Northeastern Igbo of the Afikpo-Abakaliki axis

Abakaliki, as in the past, is a center of agricultural trade including such products as yams, cassava, rice, and both palm oil and palm kernels, as well as kola nuts. It is also known for its local lead, zinc, salt, and limestone mining or quarrying. They host many golf course and hotels. The huge incentives and tax holiday offered by Ebonyi state government to all major private investors have brought about a marked increase in new businesses in Abakaliki city. The government promotes both poultry and egg production