Owerri
Owerri (əˈwɛrɪ) city is the capital of Imo State, South East Nigeria. Owerri is set in the heart of Igboland. It is also the state's largest city.
Owerri is home to popular higher institutions such as the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State University, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, and several secondary and primary schools. There is a government hospital and a teaching hospital, and private hospitals of varying sizes. The town is located in one of the most densely populated areas of Nigeria and is inhabited by the predominantly Christian Igbo people.
Understand
The slogan of Owerri is "Eastern Heartland". It is called the "entertainment capital of Nigeria" because of its high density of spacious hotels, high street casinos, production studios and high quality centres of relaxation. It consists of three Local Government Areas including Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West. Owerri is a major trade centre for yams, cassava, garri (cassava flakes), corn [maize], and palm products for a region of modified rainforest that also yields rubber for export.
In 2016, it had a population of 1.4 million people, and is approximately 100 km² (40 sq mi) in area. Owerri is bordered by the Otamiri River to the east and the Nworie River to the south. Owerri is home to the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State University, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, and several secondary schools. It is also served by a general hospital and a federal hospital - Federal Medical Center, Owerri.
It is bordered by the states of Anambra to the north, Abia (until 1991 part of Imo state) to the east, and Rivers to the south and west.
History
Owerri was founded in the 14th century by founding father Ekwem Oha. His mother's name was Arugo. He fled from Umuori Village, Uratta in Owerri North, the Local Government Area of Imo State, when his life was threatened by his younger brother Ndum. The British first entered the territory in 1901, when they established a military post in the region. Imo consists of coastal lowlands to the east of the Niger River. Most of the state’s original tropical rain forest vegetation has been replaced by more open areas of oil-palm bush. Owerri is mainly inhabited by the Igbo (Ibo). It is one of the most densely populated cities in Nigeria and Christianity is the predominant religion.
Get in
The town is at the intersection of major roads from Aba in Abia State, Onitsha in Anambra State, Port Harcourt in Rivers state, and Umuahia in Abia State.
By plane
Prospective visitors/tourists wishing to access Owerri by air have to use Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (IATA: QOW, ICAO: DNIM). Despite the name, as of June 2021, there are passenger flights from Abuja (1 hr, from ₦114,000) and Lagos (1 hr, from ₦114,000) on Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines. United Nigeria also flies from Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Asaba. Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is located in Ngor Okpala LGA in Imo State. It was the first state-government-built airport and the funding of the airport was by contributions and levies paid by Imo indigenes.
- 1 Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (Imo State Airport), Isuobiangwu in Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area (follow Okigwe Rd and Wetheral Rd to Aba-Owerri Expy/Douglas Rd/A6, at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Aba-Owerri Expy/Douglas Rd/A6). Daily 7AM-7PM.
By bus
Many transport companies in Owerri offer daily services from almost all major cities and states around the country as well as international destinations in West Africa like Ghana and Cameroon. The buses are usually comfortable for short and long journeys. You can travel to Owerri from major cities like Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Benin and Kano. Some of the transport companies are Imo Transport Company (ITC) (with air conditioned bus), ABC Transport (with air conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN), The Young Shall Grow, God Is Good Motors, Peace Mass Transit and Abia Line.
- 2 Imo Transport Corporation (ITC), Plot 16-28, MCC Uratta Road (from Wethdral road by MMC Junction, enter a carb and drop at Imo State Transport Company), ☏ +234 803 702 7462. Daily 6AM-7PM. Imo State Transport Company is a transportation service center that offers staff bus shuttle, and local tours within and outside Imo State. ₦900-10,000.
- 3 GUO Transport company, Egbu Rd (Enter a bus going to Egbu, after virgin forest fuel station then stop at relief market junction,then walk back a little by your left you will see there sign post.), ☏ +234 700 012 1000. They have luxury and hummer bus
- 4 ABC Transport company, Egbu Rd (Enter a bus from Douglas road going to Egbu, after chisco transport company, then you see it opposite Government Technical college Owerri.th), ☏ +234 814 255 2432. open 24hours. They have luxury, cargo and hummer bus
Get around
Map of Owerri
The main forms of transportation in the city are buses. Okada (motorcycles) are not allowed to ply in Owerri city, however, there are designated streets in that allows Okada transportation. Most transport enters and leaves the city of Owerri through Egbu Road Motor Park and Control Post Motor Park.
See
- 1 Owerri Zoo (Nekede Zoo). Sits on 10 hectares of reserved forest and houses a large variety of animals including lions, pythons, gorillas, crocodiles, ostriches and monkeys.
- Freedom Square
- Chief Uwunna Recreational Park
- 2 Freedom Square (almost opposite IMO International Conference Center). A place where people have fun and relax.
- 3 Imo State Council for Arts and Centre, Mbari Street Ikenegbu Layout Ikenegbu Layout. Repository of the culture, history and tradition of Igbo people. It has sculptures and artefacts in it that tell the story of the Igbo culture. Artistic representations of several deities are among their holdings.
- 4 National Museum Owerri. Contains artefacts and history of the Igbo people.
- 5 Oguta Lake. A beautiful serene environment, though it was not always peaceful and was the last stand of the Nigerian Civil War called the Biafran War, where the Biafrans surrendered. The garden is popular for picnics and pictures.
- 6 Chief Uwunna Recreational Park, Imo State University. A cool recreation park inside the Imo University a good place to relax from a busy day and open to all. It has a central location in the university.
- 7 Heroes square (Ojukwu's center), New Owerri, Imo State. A mini-stadium and statues of past leaders
- 8 Dan Anyiam Stadium, Whetheral road Owerri, Imo State. Football field, handball field, basketball field and parking space
- 9 Ahiajoku Convention center, New Owerri, Imo State. Gallery with stainless steel railings and granite and non-slip floors
- 10 Imo State Government house, Library Bus Stop, Okigwe Rd, Owerri Imo State. The Governor's office, The executive council chamber, the Government house chapel and the press briefing room
Do
- Oru Owerri which is also known as Oru Eze (the kings festival) is a festival and cultural carnival celebrated annually Owerri people in remembrance of the creation of Owere (Owerri) by Ekwem Oha. It is celebrated by five traditional villages in Owerri Municipal. The festival is celebrated every year in July and it lasts for one week.The festival kicks off at Ugwu Ekwema (Ekwema's hill) where a community civic center was built. The festival commences with roasting and eating of special yams.
- 1 Imo Carnival, 48 Ohaozewa Aldinma Ohaozewa, ☏ +234 812 212 1040. Outdoor recreational space with tons of people visiting during the carnival. The carnival is held annually from 16 to 31 December. It is a showcase of the rich and beautiful cultural heritage of the people. Participants are attired in different costumes and parade the streets of Owerri with lots of musical, dance and varying entertainment.
- 2 IHOP Children Park (Amusement Park), Concorde Avenue New Owerri (opposite the Concorde Hotel). The children’s park has a lot of green areas, a playground, games and activities to play with. There is a bush bar, and restaurant. There’s a restroom for visitors and parking lots could be a bit cumbersome as they are on the other side of the park. This park borders Hero’s Apartment and Ojukwu Park. Nice for family and group activities It is accessible for handicapped people too. Wheelchair users can get through the entrance and move through the walkways easily. Free.
- 3 Peace Island Recreational Area, Fish Island No 4 Orlu Street Extension. A recreation centre where you can bask in nature.
- 4 Dream World Amusement Park (from Akachi Junction, take a right turn for a 5-10 minutes drive and there it is at the left hand side), ☏ +234 09033729237. 10AM-8PM. It has lots of games for different age groups, from kid friendly ones to ones for teenagers and adults, in a serene environment. There is a spinning ride that is very terrifying. They also sell food and soft drinks inside. It is a kid-friendly place. The membership card is ₦1000. Prices for games ranges from ₦1000-4000.
Buy
- 1 Shoprite Owerri, Egbu Road. It is a really large mall, and you are spoilt with a choice variety of shops. There is also an array of unlimited restaurants. It is a nice place to shop as you have a choice of things you can buy, all under one roof.
- 2 Gemezu Farm (Gemezu Fish Farm Empire), Akwakuma Road (from Warehouse, enter bus headed to Irete and stop at Kings Park Hote, take a right tuirn, and walk a five pole and stop 5th building). 7AM - 5PM. Figerlings, snails, rabbits, goats, etc. ₦2,200/kg.
- 3 Ekezie's farm, Amaeze (by car, take the Owerri-Aba Road approximately 20 km east and follow the signs), ☏ +234 8033749375. M-F 6AM-8PM, Sa 6AM-7PM, Su 6PM- 7PM. 1-2 kg: ₦2000-5000.
Markets
There are two main urban markets in Owerri namely: Ekeukwu Owerri Market and Relief Market. These markets operates daily from Monday to Saturday. On Sunday's shops in the market are usually locked, then traders stay by the road side and sell their goods.
Most goods in Owerri are sold in open markets or by street hawkers. A significant number of street hawkers are children and youth. Relief Market is a major market for the sale of garri, baskets of tomatoes, bags of onions, etc. It is patronized by merchants from stats such as Aba, Umuahia, Enugu and Onitsha. Non-food goods are also sold in Relief market while Ekeukwu Owerri market clothing, household wares, beauty products are sold there and also food items.
- 4 Nworie lane industrial market (beside St Paul's Catholic Church). 7AM-7PM. Sewing machines, fabrics and foods.
- 5 Market Square, Orlu Rd (opposite Vanessa hotel along orlu road), ☏ +234 706 424 5663. 8AM–8PM. They sell cosmetics, house hold items, beverages, snacks and food
Supermarkets
There are also beautiful supermarkets for shopping. Some of them offer in-store shopping, pick-up, and delivery.
- Everyday Supermarket Eporium 4 at Israel Nwoba Street. It offers a wide range of products from hair and beauty products to groceries, household items and much more.
- Glorisco Supermarket at # 14 Mbaise Road
- Estevia Supermarket #39 Quinters Youth Opp Civic Centre Estate, Concorde Ave, New Owerri
- Multilife Supermarket at #30 Mbari Street
- Macjeo Supermarket at #10 old market road
Eat
There are numerous restaurants and fast foods where you can eat local and delicious cuisines. Most of them offer dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
- De Toothpicks, Plot 131, Ikenegbu Layout. M-Sa 8AM-10PM (closed Su).
- Dickson Fast Food, Umuoba Urrata Rd.
- Eat Nsmile Place, #14 MCC-Urrata, Urrata Rd. M-Sa 9AM-7:15PM (closed Su).
- Hungry Man Restaurant, #2 Musa Yar' Adua Way. M-Sa 9AM-10PM (closed Su).
- Jevinik Restaurant, 19 Umez Eronini Street, Ikenegbu Layout, ☏ +234 701 586 3657, +234 803 675 4733, info@jevinik.com.ng. 9AM-10:30PM. Jevinik Restaurant provides its customers with a wide range of food delicacies on soup, stew, small chops, African and intercontinental cuisines.
- 1 Kilimanjaro Fast Food and Restaurants, 32 Ekwema Crescent, Ikenegbu Layout, Shirley Supremo Shopping Mall & Orlu Rd (head southeast toward Sam MbaKwe Ave, turn right at Focal Eagles Ltd. onto Sam MbaKwe Ave., at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Sam MbaKwe Ave, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Assumpta Ave/Okigwe Rd/Onitsha - Owerri Expy/A6 and at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Orlu Rd/Owerri - Orlu Rd), ☏ +234 700 5454 3663, +234 807 509 1484, +234 807 899 0790, owerri@sundryfood.com. 8AM-8PM daily. Kilimanjaro Fast Food and Restaurants is one of the Sundry Foods’ restaurant brands. It offers a range of delicious meals such as plantain porridge and beef kebab, yam fritters and breaded fish, and more.
- Renny's Foods, Ltd. Renny's Foods has two locations in Owerri: #118 Wetheral Rd, and #45 Ekwema Cres
- Sunic Foods, #13 Nwaturuocha St.
- 2 Joseph Spot, 120 Ike egbu (from control post, take a bus headed to W Road; stop at Cherubim junction and take a left), ☏ +234 81043344994. M-Sa 8:30AM-8PM, Su noon-9PM. Chicken, jollof rice, noddles, spicy cow feet, nkwobi, ugba. ₦4,000-6,000.
- 3 Ginza Fastfood (Ginza), Area N, World Bank (enter Worldbank vehicle, stop at market). ₦2500.
- 4 Olive Restaurant, 31O Kigwe Road (at Okie Street), ☏ +234 8030891855. 7AM-8PM. ₦2500.
- 5 The Light Kitchen, 11 Waast Ave, Ikenegbu. Daily 8AM-9PM.
- 6 Feedwell Restaurant ikenegbu, Ikenegbu layout, 13 Oduobi Cres, behind Destiny Supermarket, ☏ +234 913 525 0338. M-Sa noon-7PM. Mainly swallow foods ranging from ₦1,000-5,000.
- 7 Resident Kitchen & Bar, ☏ +234 816 540 9645. Daily 24 hr. Resident kitchen and bar. Local foods. Bush meats. Palm wine. Okpa and zobo flex. Grill. Continental dishes. >Outdoor and indoor service.
- 8 Tochil Eatery, Road 2 Junction, world bank housing estate, Umuguma Road. M-Sa 9AM-11PM, Su 11AM-11PM. Price for one person ₦2,000-6,000.
- 9 Black30 Restaurant (Rice Restaurant), 14 Nkwerre Street, works layout,, ☏ +234 916 559 0992. Price per plate ₦2,000-12,000.
- 10 Amala Spot, 11 Oduobi Cres, Ikenegbu Layout, ☏ +234 806 459 4550. M-Sa 9AM-9PM. Mainly Amala foods
- 11 Owerri Bole Foods, Trinity plaza, Plot 366 Ikenegbu Rd, ☏ +234 915 763 2235. Daily 9AM-6PM.
- 12 Nutri Grubs, 25 Umez Eronini St,, ☏ +234 903 141 4142. M-Sa 8AM-7PM, Su noon-7PM.
- 13 Naija Kitchen, World Bank, Plot Area N Umuguma Housing Estate, off Ideal Suit Hotel, ☏ +234 707 097 8948. M-Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 9AM-10PM.
- 14 Grubitos restaurant and bar, 3 Works Layout Rd, ☏ +234 810 006 3498. Daily 8AM-9PM.
- 15 Tis Xxperience, 28 Oduobi Cres, ☏ +234 706 949 4617. M-Th 10AM-10PM, F Sa 10AM-11PM, Su PM.
- 16 Sweeties Fastfoods, 73 Wetheral Rd. Daily 7AM-11PM.
- 17 Ridas Food, Umuerim Rd, ☏ +234 706 622 2362. Daily 7AM-11PM.
- 18 Nigerian Food Recipe, No 3Bb 11 Arugo Estate Egbeada, ☏ 0816 132 5141. M 8AM-8PM, Su 12:30-6:30PM.
- 19 QHAM Cuisine, 1, Lille, FUTO Road, Obinze, ☏ 0904 045 6137. M-Sa 9AM-9PM, Su 2-9PM.
- 20 Munas Café, industrial Cluster, The Sun Place, ☏ 0703 736 7109. Daily 7:39AM-9:30PM.
- 21 Tweeter Bites, F2VQ+949, Mbari Rd, Ikenegbu Layout. Daily 8AM-8PM.
- 22 Calabar Kitchen, Amaigbo 471121, ☏ +234 816 532 2305.
- 23 Barbecue and sharwama village owerri, MCC road, Uratta Road, opposite St Matthews Catholic Church MCC, ☏ +234 811 295 8543. Daily 24 hr.
- 24 Old English Bar & Grills, Item, Ikenegbu Rd, ☏ +234 803 935 2371. Daily 8AM-11PM. From fire service wethdral stop at Government roundabout take your right and locate the first junction then take right again to locate the first junction then turn left to the place
- 25 Sunnic Foods, Douglas Rd (O
opposite New Market). Daily 9AM-10PM. Fried rice, chinese rice, jollof, shawarma, bread, drinks, etc, ₦3,500 - 4,500 (minimum).
- Mama G Restaurant, 31 Lake Nwaebere St, Aladinma Housing Estate, ☏ +234 8134378139. Nigerian and other African cuisines.
- Tropical Village Bush Bar & Restaurant, 10 Nwaturuocha Street, Ikenegbu Layout, ☏ +234 703 979 1772.
- The Hungryman Restaurants, FSP Park Wetheral Road, ☏ +234 703 114 9215, 0803 755 4775, 0803 875 8582. Offers local and continental dishes, food delivery and catering services, waiter services, reservations and more.
- Owa Home Kitchen, Beside National Museum, Orlu Road, ☏ +234 806 302 7848, +234 905 009 1830. Daily 8AM-8:45PM. African dishes and other varieties.
- NG Spot, Mbiere Road,, Amakohia-Akwakuma, ☏ 0803 719 4139. M-Sa 7AM-9PM.
- Mama Ugo Restaurant & Bar, Immaculate Heart Road, Amakohia-Akwakuma, ☏ +234 815 785 9460.
- Mbari Kitchen, Opposite Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Orlu Road.
- Kings Dine Restaurant and Lounge, Plot 78 Port-Harcourt Road, Beside Owerri Hotel Plaza, ☏ +234 805 952 7037, +234 806 369 5670. 8AM-9PM.
- Jukwaese Native Pots & Grills Restaurant, 5 Chief Emma Ugorji Street, Near Winners Chapel off PH Road, ☏ ×234 805 928 0207, +234 701 008 4416. 7AM-9PM.
- Item 7 International Fish Spot, 47 Ohaozara Street, Beside IMSU Back Gate, ☏ +234 806 567 2113, +234 811 682 6306.
- Fox Bar & Grill, Sir. Chima Chukwuocha Avenue, Hospital Road, opp. JJ Mas Hotel, New Owerri, ☏ +234 708 072 4464. Premium Rooftop Bar, a lounge with a mix of garden experience located on a penthouse giving you the 360 degree view of Owerri.
- Fidwel's Restaurant And Bar, Umuodu Road, Amakohia - Akwakuma, Obilokwu Mbieri. Daily 8AM-8PM. Fidwel's Restaurant And Bar prepares and serves different local and foreign dishes such as okra soup, nkwuobi, rice, and so on while live band and performances go on.
- Epic Valle Services International, Plot 16 no 09 Praise cathedral crescent area G New Owerri, ☏ +234 806 368 7309, mailto:%20epicvalleservicesintl@gmail.com.
- Dawble Portion Restaurant, 8 Umez Eronini St, Ikenegbu Layout Powa Plaza, ☏ +234 903 188 4223, +234 706 478 4032.
- Cubana Lounge, World Bank Road, New Owerri. Open 24 hours.. Cubana Lounge is a restaurant, bar and grill spot as well as a night club in a cool and cozy environment with modern facilities.
- De Angels bar and grills, Plot f16, Housing Area B, New Owerri, ☏ 0706 480 6133. Monday-Saturday (8am-2am), Sunday (10am-3am). De Angels bar and grills is a dine in establishment serving both local and intercontinental dishes including chilled drinks and more.
- Benue Kitchen, Elejuz Excellent Wine Shop, Opposite Police Children School, Amakohia, ☏ 0813 813 1517. Benue Kitchen serves varieties of local dishes such as egusi soup, chicken, meat and fish pepper soup, okra soup, and lots of other items.
- Big Mummy's Kitchen, God's Grace Avenue H/E, Umuguma Road, ☏ 0906 948 3045. Mon-Fri (8am-9pm), Saturday (9am-7pm), Sunday - closed. Big Mummy's Kitchen specialize in preparing and serving local delicacies as well as intercontinental meals including nsala soup, pepper soup, jollof rice and many others.
- Aka Ose Restaurant & Lounge, Off Hardel Bus Stop, Close to Winners Chapel, ☏ 0903 491 0703. Mon - Sat (7:45am - 11:30pm), Sunday (10:45am - 12am). Aka Ose Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast and lunch with their menu ranging from tea and egg, noodles and egg, pepper soup, rice and so on.
- 26 Chicken Republic, Whetheral road, Owerri (Enter a bus going to whetheral,stop at ekeonuwa street and walk a little along the road and see it at your left.), ☏ 0809 016 5942. 7:30am-9:30pm. Chicken salad,fried rice, chicken bucket and drinks 2,000-4,000 minimum.
- 27 Mangrove Delicious, Achike Udenwa Ave, New Owerri, Owerri Imo State (Located in Renton hotel and Suites), ☏ 0706 949 4617. 7:00am-10:00pm. Chicken pie, cakes,jellof rice, drinks,fried rice and dried fish 4,000-6,000.
- 28 THE CEO, SH 18 Commercial District G, New Owerri, Owerri. 9AM-10PM. Fish and chips, fried rice, Chinese rice, vodka, mushroom soup,
- 29 Platter place food, Plot F/11 Area B, New Owerri, Owerri 460001. 9AM -7:30PM. Chicken soup, fried rice, Chinese rice, starch with different soups #1500-#12000.
- 30 Cravings by Ora, Km5 Umudike Ezeogba In Owerri Owerri North Emekuku Owerri, 460109, Imo, ☏ +234814 511 4024, Ohiohiririta@gmail.com. 24hrs. Bons, fish pie, fish roll, egg roll, donut, chicken pie, #2000-#4000 per person.
- 31 Mama Akara, 163 Tetlow Rd, Owerri 460281, Imo. 7AM-8PM. Fried fish , fried yam, fried Akara, fried potatoes, #500.
- 32 The shepherds kitchen, No1 JOMEX STREET, Owerri, ☏ +234812 006 9348. 24hrs. Chips, fried rice, jelof rice, spaghetti Bolognese #2000.
- 33 Chybest food, 4 Oduobi Cres, Owerri 460281, Imo, ☏ 0803 372 9143. Mon-Sat 10:13am - 12:13am sun closed. White rice and vegetables
Indomie and egg
Cow meat
Goat meat etc. - 34 Wendy Restaurant, Amakohia-Akwakuma, ☏ +234814 095 0141. Daily 9:12AM-10:12PM.
- 35 Ówàmbẹ Kitchen, 1, Tetlow, Off Bank Rd, ☏ +234704 077 3877. M-Sa 8AM-8PM. sell's Igbo, Akwa Ibom and Yoruba delicacies. We also sell soups in large quantities. Our prices are very moderate.
- 36 Dawble portion restaurant, 8 Umez Eronini St, Ikenegbu Layout, ☏ +234803 755 4775. M-F: 8AM - 8:30PM , Sa 8AM- 8PM, S closed.
- 37 Lavista Foods and Bar, Eni Njoku street ,Ikenegbu Layout, ☏ +234814 218 9632. M-Th 9AM -10PM, F 24hrs, Sa 9AM-10PM, S 11AM - 10PM.
- 38 4Matic Kitchen & Lounge, Orlu- Okigwe By Pass Rd, ☏ +234810 308 4596. Daily 9AM- 11PM.
- 39 Jovy’s kitchen, Bishops court, ☏ +234906 902 6279. M-Sa 9AM-6PM ,S 10AM-7PM. specialize on freshly made foods..(bowls & packs)..on orders.. indoors and outdoor services,
Parties, Etc.." - 40 De essentials restaurant and bar, 106 Okigwe Rd, Municipal, ☏ +234813 058 6165. Daily 7PAM - 10PM.
- 41 Akaraugo Kitchen, 1 ZAAZ AVENUE, Achike Udenwa Ave, behind MIMIS PLACE, ☏ +234803 793 8663. M-Sa 8AM-9PM.
- 42 Best lady Resturant, 28 Ekwema Street, Ikenegbu. Daily 24hrs.
- 43 Chukas Place Restuarant and Bar, SH 18, Commercial District G, New Owerri, ☏ +234703 724 9100. Daily 24hrs.
- 44 1759@Mary's Place, New Owerri, ☏ +234703 911 6746. Daily 7:30AM - 11PM.
- 45 Kokoma Kitchen, Orie Akabo Market, Okigwe Road, ☏ +234806 800 5920. Daily 8AM-11PM. Kokoma Kitchen is a topnotch food outlet that provides cooked food services, even at your door step.
We also serve chilled alcoholic drinks, and beverages of all kinds and prepare various Grills, as indicated in our menu on our social media handles." - 46 Julie's Launja, Chief Evan Enwerem Ave, New Owerri, toll-free: +234810 450 0243. Daily 7AM - 2PM. Julie's Launja, where you'll find the best local, continental and intercontinental cuisines in one spot. Explore our Fine-Dining section for a luxurious culinary experience, relax in our cozy lounge, bask in the sun at our outdoor venue, and let loose at our lively bar and grill
- 47 Nwanyi Awka Kitchen, F2C7+3HH, New Owerri, ☏ +234814 665 1276. M-Sa 7AM -9PM.
- 48 De. Mama's Kitchen, F2QQ+398, Mann St.Telow, ☏ +234803 881 3096. M-Sa 9AM-11PM, S 12PM-11PM.
- 49 Grubhut burgers and foods (Hamburger Restaurant), No 1A Nkwerre Street, works layout, opposite paken pharmacy ltd, ☏ +234810 032 7735. Daily 10:30PM - 8PM.
- 50 D'Casa Restaurant & Exclusive Bar., 9 Mbonu Ojike Rd, ☏ +234802 111 8858. Daily 8PM - 11PM.
- 51 Fast Eats (Noodles restaurant), Area L zone 2, world bank housing estate, New Owerri, ☏ +235708 625 6799. M-Sa 10AM-9:30PM, S 12PM-9PM.
- 52 Country style chicken Owerri city mall, 3 Egbu Road owerri city mall (shoprite), ☏ +234810 320 0925. M-F 8AM -10PM , Sa-S 9PM-10PM.
- 53 Mbari Kitchen, 28 Mbari Rd,, ☏ +234703 865 8470. M-Sa 9AM - 12AM.
- 54 Mama G Restaurant, 31 Lake Nwaebere St, Aladima, ☏ +234813 437 8139. M-F 1PM-6PM.
Eat
There are numerous restaurants and fast foods where you can eat local and delicious cuisines. Most of them offer dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
- De Toothpicks, Plot 131, Ikenegbu Layout. M-Sa 8AM-10PM (closed Su).
- Dickson Fast Food, Umuoba Urrata Rd.
- Eat Nsmile Place, #14 MCC-Urrata, Urrata Rd. M-Sa 9AM-7:15PM (closed Su).
- Hungry Man Restaurant, #2 Musa Yar' Adua Way. M-Sa 9AM-10PM (closed Su).
- Jevinik Restaurant, 19 Umez Eronini St, Ikenegbu Layout, ☏ +234 701 586 3657, +234 803 675 4733, info@jevinik.com.ng. 9am-10:30pm. Jevinik Restaurant provides its customers with a wide range of food delicacies on soup, stew, small chops, African and intercontinental cuisines.
- 55 Kilimanjaro Fast Food and Restaurants, 32 Ekwema Crescent, Ikenegbu Layout, Shirley Supremo Shopping Mall & Orlu Rd (head southeast toward Sam MbaKwe Ave, turn right at Focal Eagles Ltd. onto Sam MbaKwe Ave., at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Sam MbaKwe Ave, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Assumpta Ave/Okigwe Rd/Onitsha - Owerri Expy/A6 and at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Orlu Rd/Owerri - Orlu Rd), ☏ +234 700 5454 3663, +234 807 509 1484, +234 807 899 0790, owerri@sundryfood.com. 8AM-8PM daily. Kilimanjaro Fast Food and Restaurants is one of the Sundry Foods’ restaurant brands. It offers a range of delicious meals such as plantain porridge and beef kebab, yam fritters and breaded fish.
- Renny's Foods, Ltd. Renny's Foods has two locations in Owerri: #118 Wetheral Rd, and #45 Ekwema Cres
- Sunic Foods, #13 Nwaturuocha St.
- 56 Joseph Spot, 120 Ike egbu (from control post, take a bus headed to W Road; stop at Cherubim junction and take a left), ☏ +234 81043344994. M-Sa 8:30AM-8PM, Su noon-9PM. Chicken, jollof rice, noddles, spicy cow feet, nkwobi, ugba. ₦4,000-6,000.
- 57 Ginza Fastfood (Ginza), Area N, World Bank (enter Worldbank vehicle, stop at market). ₦2500.
- 58 Olive Restaurant, 31O Kigwe Road (at Okie St), ☏ +234 8030891855. 7AM-8PM. ₦2,500.
- 59 The Light Kitchen, 11 Waast Ave, Ikenegbu. Daily 8AM-9PM.
- 60 Feedwell Restaurant ikenegbu, Ikenegbu layout, 13 Oduobi Cres, behind Destiny Supermarket, ☏ +234 913 525 0338. M-Sa noon-7PM. Mainly swallow foods ranging from ₦1,000-5,000.
- 61 Resident Kitchen & Bar, ☏ +234 816 540 9645. Daily 24 hr. Resident kitchen and bar. Local foods. Bush meats. Palm wine. Okpa and zobo flex. Grill. Continental dishes. >Outdoor and indoor service.
- 62 Tochil Eatery, Road 2 Junction, world bank housing estate, Umuguma Road. M-Sa 9AM-11PM, Su 11AM-11PM. Price for one person ₦2,000-6,000.
- 63 Black30 Restaurant (Rice Restaurant), 14 Nkwerre Street, works layout,, ☏ +234 916 559 0992. Price per plate ₦2,000-12,000.
- 64 Amala Spot, 11 Oduobi Cres, Ikenegbu Layout, ☏ +234 806 459 4550. M-Sa 9AM-9PM. Mainly Amala foods
- 65 Owerri Bole Foods, Trinity plaza, Plot 366 Ikenegbu Rd, ☏ +234 915 763 2235. Daily 9AM-6PM.
- 66 Nutri Grubs, 25 Umez Eronini St,, ☏ +234 903 141 4142. M-Sa 8AM-7PM, Su noon-7PM.
- 67 Naija Kitchen, World Bank, Plot Area N Umuguma Housing Estate, off Ideal Suit Hotel, ☏ +234 707 097 8948. M-Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 9AM-10PM.
- 68 Grubitos restaurant and bar, 3 Works Layout Rd, ☏ +234 810 006 3498. Daily 8AM-9PM.
- 69 Tis Xxperience, 28 Oduobi Cres, ☏ +234 706 949 4617. M-Th 10AM-10PM, F Sa 10AM-11PM, Su PM.
- 70 Sweeties Fastfoods, 73 Wetheral Rd. Daily 7AM-11PM.
- 71 Ridas Food, Umuerim Rd, ☏ +234 706 622 2362. Daily 7AM-11PM.
- 72 Nigerian Food Recipe, No 3Bb 11 Arugo Estate Egbeada, ☏ 0816 132 5141. M 8AM-8PM, Su 12:30-6:30PM.
- 73 QHAM Cuisine, 1, Lille, FUTO Road, Obinze, ☏ 0904 045 6137. M-Sa 9AM-9PM, Su 2-9PM.
- 74 Munas Café, Industrial Cluster, The Sun Place, ☏ +234 703 736 7109. Daily 7:39AM-9:30PM.
- 75 Tweeter Bites, F2VQ+949, Mbari Rd, Ikenegbu Layout. Daily 8AM-8PM.
- 76 Calabar Kitchen, Amaigbo 471121, ☏ +234 816 532 2305.
- 77 Barbecue and sharwama village owerri, MCC road, Uratta Road, opposite St Matthews Catholic Church MCC, ☏ +234 811 295 8543. Daily 24 hr.
- 78 Old English Bar & Grills, Item, Ikenegbu Rd, ☏ +234 803 935 2371. Daily 8AM-11PM. From fire service wethdral stop at Government roundabout take your right and locate the first junction then take right again to locate the first junction then turn left to the place
- 79 Sunnic Foods, Douglas Rd (O
opposite New Market). Daily 9AM-10PM. Fried rice, chinese rice, jollof, shawarma, bread, drinks, etc, ₦3,500 - 4,500 (minimum).
- Mama G Restaurant, 31 Lake Nwaebere Street, Aladinma Housing Estate, ☏ +2348134378139. Nigerian and other African cuisines.
- Tropical Village Bush Bar & Restaurant, 10 Nwaturuocha Street, Ikenegbu Layout, ☏ +234703 979 1772.
- The Hungryman Restaurants, FSP Park Wetheral Road, ☏ 0703 114 9215, 0803 755 4775, 0803 875 8582. Offers local and continental dishes, food delivery and catering services, waiter services, reservations and more.
- Owa Home Kitchen, Beside National Museum, Orlu Road, ☏ 0806 302 7848, 0905 009 1830. Mondays - Sundays, 8am-8:45pm. African dishes and other varieties.
- NG Spot, Mbiere Road,, Amakohia-Akwakuma,, ☏ 0803 719 4139. Monday - Saturday, 7am - 9pm.
- Mama Ugo Restaurant & Bar, Immaculate Heart Road, Amakohia-Akwakuma, ☏ 0815 785 9460.
- Mbari Kitchen, Opposite Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Orlu Road.
- Kings Dine Restaurant and Lounge, Plot 78 Port-Harcourt Road, Beside Owerri Hotel Plaza, ☏ 0805 952 7037, 0806 369 5670. 8am-9pm.
- Jukwaese Native Pots & Grills Restaurant, 5 Chief Emma Ugorji Street, Near Winners Chapel off PH Road, ☏ 0805 928 0207, 0701 008 4416. 7am-9pm.
- Item 7 International Fish Spot, 47 Ohaozara Street, Beside IMSU Back Gate, ☏ 0806 567 2113, 0811 682 6306.
- Fox Bar & Grill, Sir. Chima Chukwuocha Avenue, Hospital Road, opp. JJ Mas Hotel, New Owerri, ☏ 0708 072 4464. Premium Rooftop Bar, a lounge with a mix of garden experience located on a penthouse giving you the 360 degree view of Owerri.
- Fidwel's Restaurant And Bar, Umuodu Road, Amakohia - Akwakuma, Obilokwu Mbieri. Monday - Sunday, 8am-8pm. Fidwel's Restaurant And Bar prepares and serves different local and foreign dishes such as okra soup, nkwuobi, rice, and so on while live band and performances go on.
- Epic Valle Services International, Plot 16 no 09 Praise cathedral crescent area G New Owerri, ☏ 0806 368 7309, mailto:%20epicvalleservicesintl@gmail.com.
- Dawble Portion Restaurant, 8 Umez Eronini Street, Ikenegbu Layout Powa Plaza, ☏ 0903 188 4223, 0706 478 4032.
- Cubana Lounge, World Bank Road, New Owerri. Open 24 hours.. Cubana Lounge is a restaurant, bar and grill spot as well as a night club in a cool and cozy environment with modern facilities.
- De Angels bar and grills, Plot f16, Housing Area B, New Owerri, ☏ 0706 480 6133. Monday-Saturday (8am-2am), Sunday (10am-3am). De Angels bar and grills is a dine in establishment serving both local and intercontinental dishes including chilled drinks and more.
- Benue Kitchen, Elejuz Excellent Wine Shop, Opposite Police Children School, Amakohia, ☏ 0813 813 1517. Benue Kitchen serves varieties of local dishes such as egusi soup, chicken, meat and fish pepper soup, okra soup, and lots of other items.
- Big Mummy's Kitchen, God's Grace Avenue H/E, Umuguma Road, ☏ 0906 948 3045. Mon-Fri (8am-9pm), Saturday (9am-7pm), Sunday - closed. Big Mummy's Kitchen specialize in preparing and serving local delicacies as well as intercontinental meals including nsala soup, pepper soup, jollof rice and many others.
- Aka Ose Restaurant & Lounge, Off Hardel Bus Stop, Close to Winners Chapel, ☏ 0903 491 0703. Mon - Sat (7:45am - 11:30pm), Sunday (10:45am - 12am). Aka Ose Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast and lunch with their menu ranging from tea and egg, noodles and egg, pepper soup, rice and so on.
Drink
Owerri has a number of spots where visitors and tourists can drink and sample a taste of the city’s amazing local dishes like nkobi and ugba. Such spots include:
- California Lounge and Bar, On Mbonu Ojike Rd.
- De Angels Bar and Grills, Plot 116, Housing Area B.
- Ibari Ogwa, On Port-Hacourt Rd.
- 1 Old English Bar and Grill, Item, Ikenegbu Rd, ☏ +234 803 935 2371. 24 hr. It is quiet, clean with prompt service, well trained and knowledgeable staff. A good menu with a varied selection of dishes. Rumoured to have great sea food rice. Good nightlife and cool music, they also have a wall gallery. Reservations are required. Masks and temperature checks are required as well. Surfaces are disinfected between each customer. Service options are Delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
- Orange Room, At New Owerri.
- Singapore Bar & Grills, Freedom Road (by the 2nd Inland road junction).
- 2 Mimi's Place, Plot 5046, Beside All Seasons Hotel, Southern Centre Tangent Arterial Highway, New Owerri. 24 hours. A bar and lounge. ₦3,500 - 4,500.
- 3 Madam B restaurant and bar, Opposite Secondary School, New Owerri, Orogwe Imo State, ☏ 0810 465 7899. 8:00am-8:00pm. Beer, spirit, wine and meat
Sleep
- 1 Vanessa Paris hotel, 21 Orlu Rd (Enter a bus going to Amakohia, take a 5 minutes drive and you will see it by your right hand side opposite market square), ☏ +234 803 985 2473. Swimming pool, bar, foods and drinks.
- 2 Rento hotel and suites, Plot F/27 Housing Area B, New Owerri, Imo State, ☏ 0809 440 0115. Check-in: 2:00pm. Swimming pool,bar and car park
- 3 Forever hotel and suites, New Owerri, Owerri, Imo State, ☏ 0903 631 6988. Check-in: 1:00pm, check-out: 12:00am. Foods, drinks restaurant and car park
- 4 Toprate luxury hotels, Port Harcourt Rd, New Owerri, Imo state, ☏ 0806 566 5353. Check-in: 8:00am, check-out: 6:00pm. Foods and drinks
Budget
- Newton Hotel Limited, Plot H2 Imo Specialist Hospital Rd, Imo, New Owerri.
- Titanic View Hotel & Suites, Ltd., Sam Mbakwe Ave (next to World Bank Estate).
- 5 De Glen Hotel and Suit, Industrial cluster, Poly road, Naze, Imo state, ☏ 0808 888 2553. Check-in: 2:00pm, check-out: 12:00am. Swimming pool,bar, foods and drinks
Mid-range
- 6 De Majestic Gardens, ☏ +234 803 754 2524. An accessible location offering free breakfast with a serene environment and friendly staff. ₦27,065.
- 7 Riv Island Hotels Limited, 155 Royce Road, Owerri Municipal. 6AM-10PM. A 2-star hotel. ₦10,000 - 15,000.
- Pinewood Hotel, 1 to 6 Umezuike Close, Orlu Road. Check-in: 10AM, check-out: noon. Standard accommodation and restaurant offering local and continental dishes. A 3-star hotel with decent lodging, and they offer free parking and breakfast. ₦5000-25,000.
Splurge
- 8 Protea Hotel by Marriot, Plot H/1 Nekede Layout Protea Road 460132, ☏ +234 8139833310. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. A 3-star hotel, and part of an international brand. Clean rooms, a serene atmosphere, and well-trained staff. It has a fitness centre, accommodates free parking, a swimming pool is available and great dining. Free Wifi. ₦48,942.
- 9 Famous Suites, ☏ +234 909 205 0222. A 3-star hotel that has decent lodging, and a cool ambience. It has a swimming pool and the environment is clean.
- 10 Imo Concorde Hotel, Concorde Avenue, ☏ +234 803300618. It is a 4-star hotel lodging and pretty decent. You are entitled to free WiFi and a good parking space. It is suitably located and accessible. ₦51,410.
- 11 Jacobs Place Hotel. Fairly decent 3-star hotel with a swimming pool. ₦31,020.
- 12 JJ Mas Hotel And Suites, Plot CI Building Along Hospital Road 460106, ☏ +234 907 473 3120. Standard rooms are well kept with a serene ambience. Good swimming pool and trained polite staff. An organized and curated experience. The food is excellent and buffet services are included. ₦64,776.
- 13 Green Palm Apartments, No 2 Nixon Onyirimba Avenue, Area G, ☏ +234 803 306 2200. 7AM-7PM daily. Free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking available on site. Each unit at the apartments has air-conditioning, a sitting area with satellite flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen. Continental breakfast included. A car rental service is also available at the accommodation.
- 14 Immaculate golden hotel, Cherubim Junction, Ikenegbu opposite Fidelity Bank (Enter a boss going to whetheral road,stop at cherubim junction,then take a right and walk a little you will see it opposite fidelity bank.), ☏ +234 8032036016. Check-out: 12:00. Swimming pool, bar, food and drinks.
Stay safe
Visitors moving around in Owerri should endeavour to sanitize their hands and wear nose masks to avoid being infected with COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The region has also reportedly been under siege by the army and constant attacks by "unknown gunmen". It is advisable to be careful and not to stay out late.
Cope
To ensure the environmental cleanliness of the city, various social amenities that would help ensure a healthy environment are provided for easy access by both visitors and occupants of Owerri environs. These amenities include, health centres, public toilets, waste buckets, etc. and are strategically placed in different parts parts of the Owerri City.
- 1 Waste bucket (Trash bucket), 59 Douglas Rd, (along Douglas Road). 24/7. For household disposable waste
- 2 Owerri Municipal Staff Clinic (Owerri Municipal Health Centre), Douglas Road, Owerri -Imo (adjacent Ama Jk Bus stop). 9AM-4PM.
- 3 Public toilet, Douglas Road (Ama Jk Bus stop). 8am - 6pm. ₦50 for urinating, ₦100 for defecating ₦50 - ₦100.
Connect
Go next
From Owerri you can go to some other cities and states in Nigeria like:
- Okigwe
- Orlu
- Enugu
- Anambra
- Abia
- Rivers