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Uvwie is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Delta State, Nigeria.

It is one of the Urhobo Kingdoms and has a king, Ovie , who rules over the traditional institution of the town.

[edit] Geography

It is a gateway in and out of the city of Warri;Also it is a border town to Warri Airport in osubi.

It is densely populated region and has many of the city's finest exotic hotels for relaxation such as Wellington Hotel,Hotel,Excel,Mega Hilton hotel,Casa De Pedro Hotel .

[edit] Corporations and government facilities

Various companies and government facilities are located within this town, such as:

• Federal University of Petroleum Resource, Effurun
• Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun
• Effurun Army Barracks, Effurun
• Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Ekpan
• J.FM(Private radio station)
• Uvwie modern market

[edit] External links

• A Brief History of Uvwie

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