Tourism Spots in Abia State

Arochukwu is a tourist destination with the cave of the famous long juju oracle as a main attraction.

This cave has a long dark tunnel associated with the slave trade. Prior to the slave trade era, it had served as a court of arbitration for the settlement of local, tribal and inter-tribal disputes. During the slave trade, it was an important route through which slaves were sold and transported outside the country through the Cross River to the ocean port in Port Harcourt.

The cave is also believed to hold the long metal pipe through which the gods speak to the people. It is a religious centre with a well-laid down administrative structure headed by a Chief Priest.

A stream called Iyi-Eke Stream flows within the cave, and if you explore further you will stumble upon the destiny gate as well as the gate of no return. Exciting, isn’t it?

National War Museum

This museum basically transports you back into the heat of the Nigerian Civil War and other ruckus that resulted in major bloodshed in the country.

Located in the state capital, Umuaiah, the National War Museum launched in 1985 and commissioned to the public in 1989 to showcase weapons, artillery, and other equipment of civil warfare deployed during pre-colonial wars and the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War.

Buiilt on a wide expanse of undulating hills, this strategic location offers one a view of all three galleries of pre-colonial weaponry used during past civil wars. They are: the Armed Forces Gallery, the Civil War Gallery, and the Traditional Warfare Gallery.

There, you will also find the Ojukwu bunker, and the Voice of Biafra bunker, Nigeria’s civil war weapons, materials related to Niger Delta conflicts, Aba Women’s Riot, Enugu-Port-Harcourt Coal Miner Riots, and other relics of traditional warfare.

The museum is a place of abundant knowledge. It is a research center nominated for a spot as one of the seven wonders of Nigeria. You will discover the impact of war and conflicts on Nigeria’s history and reputation in this museum. What better way to learn and have fun, no?

The Amakama Wooden Cave

This is a massive wonder tree with a hollow inside that is capable of accommodating up to twenty people at a time. It has bees as guards, but not to worry, they only attack people with evil intents and charms.

The tree, said to be as old as the Amakama community itself has acted as a safe haven and protector to the community during inter-tribal wars and the slave trade era. The beautiful serene environment of the Amakama community also adds to its splendour and rustic charm.

National Museum of Colonial History

This is another museum that will take you back to how things were during the Colonial Era, and through the development and independence of Nigeria.

Established in 1984, the museum is located in Aba – one of the major commercial cities in the country. It showcases artifacts that give spot-on details of the history of Nigeria through the Colonial Era. It houses several relics of the slave trade, collections that mark Nigeria’s evolution as a nation, evidence of European imperialism, as well as the chronological sequence of past rulers in Nigeria.

The museum also features historic materials showcasing the rise of nationalism, as well as what transpired before Nigeria came to independence.

It is a hub of knowledge and a research center. Should you ever need to study the development of Nigeria in its early years, the National Museum of Colonial History is the place to be.

Tourism fun spots are not exhausted in this beautiful state. There are several caves, rivers and many more to visit. Don’t forget to have fun, fun and more fun.