Ughelli is a
town in Delta State, Nigeria. The city of Ughelli has an 'Ovie', which is the
traditional ruler.
The indigenes of Ughelli town have a yearly celebration
festival called 'Omanuku', which is celebrated along side with the modern Ughelli Carnival
According to the 1991 census Ughelli had a
population of 54,206; a 2007 estimate places its population at 82,994.
The town was
originally an agricultural center, but industries and many beautiful hotels and suits has now developed there .
Petroleum extraction by Shell occurs in the vicinity at sub Village called Eruemukowhorien.
The major
schools are the Delta State School of Health, Anglican Girls Grammar School,St Theresa's College, Government
College, Lulu Schools, Kogbodi International School, Noble Crest Schools,
marvel school, High standard comprehensive and Petra college and many others
that not mention.
The town is
also the home of Our Lady of the Waters Cathedral, seat of the Roman Catholic
Apostolic Vicariate of Bomadi.
A famous producer of glass bottles Frigoglass's
Now Called Beta Glass factory is located in Ughelli.
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