Owerri

British  

/ əˈwɛrɪ /

noun

1. a market town in S Nigeria, capital of Imo state. Pop (local government areas): 401 873 (2006)

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Example Sentences

For Obasi, it’s the fulfillment of a dream that began in childhood, when he first began watching movies on his family’s old black-and-white TV set in their hometown of Owerri, Nigeria.

From Los Angeles Times

Obasi’s movies are replete with genre elements, including his 2015 feature, “O-Town,” a semi-autobiographical drama set in a fictionalized version of Owerri.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of them, like Dayo Ekundayo from the eastern city of Owerri, were involved in the EndSars protests that forced the disbandment of a notorious police department two years ago and also morphed into calls for better government.

From BBC

He graduated from the Federal University of Technology Owerri in Nigeria, and completed his master’s degree from San Francisco State.

From New York Times

Residents of southeastern centres including the trading hub Onitsha and the cities of Enugu, Awka and Owerri said usually busy markets were quiet, roads clear of traffic and even some students who were due to sit exams had not turned up.

From Reuters