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Ovwian is a town in the Udu Clan, Delta State, Nigeria. It is a fast developing area close to Warri city. Its population is over 32,000. Ovwian shares boundaries with Aladja, Ekete, Owhase, Egini, Orhuwhorun and Ujevwu communities. Ovwian is the biggest town in the Udu Local Government area.
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Map of Ovwian, Nigeria
Government
An elected president rules over the town. The current President General is Engr. Paul Odiete and the secretary general is Mr. Abraham Osimini.
Religion
Christianity is the most practiced religion.
Subdivisions
Ovwian is divided into urban and rural areas. The rural Ovwian has seven quarters namely Ekrimowhe quarter, Uduvwurhie quarter, Uduvwogba(Ozimi) quarter, Uduvwota quarter, Ekrata quarter, Ekregworhor quarter and Uduvweyara quarter.
Geography
The Udu River runs through Ovwian before merging into the Warri River.
Education
Ovwian primary school, Etako primary school, Emoghene school, Jesu primary school are public schools located inside the town, while Ovwian secondary school is in the outskirts leading to Ujevwu. Numerous private schools operate there.
Economy
Most of the people are either steel workers, fishermen, hunters or farmers, businessmen/women or traders.
Delta Steel Company has plant facilities located there. The Niger Benue Transport Company Limited (NBTC) operates at the outskirts of Ekrimowho quarter.
Ovwian has three major markets: Ovwian Main Market is located in the middle of town. Udu Main Market and Udu Harbour Market are located along Udu Bridge and Road respectively. A private market called Jibgale is owned by the local Jigbale family.