Amorka is a town in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state of Nigeria. It is located along the Onitsha-Owerri expressway, on the border of Anambara. The town consists of eight villages: Ikenga, Umuanum, Umuejim, Umueze, Umuezeala, Umuezike, Umunakwa, and Umuokpara. Biafra Airport is located in Amorka; it is currently owned by the Abalobi family. The town also has bunkers built by then-leader of the Biafrans Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu.
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Map of Amorka, Mgbidi, Nigeria
The town has a river, the Mmiri Amorka. It also has several churches: St. Peter's Catholic Church Amorka, St. Augustine Anglican Church, Winner's Chapel, a Kingdom Hall for Jehovah's Witnesses, Assemblies of God church, and a famous Sabbath synagogue. Amorka can trace its history to Okija, which is another town in Ihiala area. Other neighboring towns include Uli, Ibiasoegbe, Mgbedi, Ozara, Ohakpu, Egbu, and Olu. There is a palm tree that has three branches in Amorka. Amorka is blessed with lots of wealthy peoples.
Notable people
Amorka has produced numerous ordained clergy and members of religious orders:
Other:
Chief Chienyezie Ogwo. Aka Echo boy investment Germany. Dr Philip Chuddy Ogwo, physician United states of America. Mr Benson Ogwo.. Benco interbizz lagos
The incumbent Traditional Ruler is Igwe K.O Obiriolemgbe The postal code of the town is 431125.