Akachi Monument

The Akachi monument was a towering sculpture located along Aba Road in , Imo State, in southeastern . Built on a reclaimed dumpsite, the structure stood over 40 feet tall.
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  • Type: Monument
  • Description: monument in Owerri, Nigeria
  • Also known as: “Akachi Monument, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria” and “Hand of God Monument”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dan Anyiam Stadium.

Stadium
is a Nigerian multi-purpose stadium located in , . is situated 1½ km north of Akachi Monument.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Owerri and Naze.

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city is the capital of , . is set in the heart of Igboland. It is also the state's largest city. is home to popular higher institutions such as the Federal University of Technology , Imo State University, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, and several secondary and primary schools.

Town
is a town in southeastern , 408 km south of , the country's capital. It is located in the local government area of . is situated 2½ km southeast of Akachi Monument.

Village
is a relatively small town, situated on a small hill about four miles north-east of Owerri, capital city of Imo State, southeastern . It is one of the towns that make host the Alaenyi clan, others include the surrounding Ihitta-Ogada, Egbu, Naze and Owere-Nchi-Ise. is situated 4½ km east of Akachi Monument.

Akachi Monument

Latitude
5.46858° or 5° 28′ 7″ north
Longitude
7.0414° or 7° 2′ 29″ east
Inception
2015
Height
40 metres (131 feet)
Open location code
6FQ9F29R+CH
Open­Street­Map ID
way 626684268
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q105820698
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In Other Languages

From Igbo to Yoruba—“Akachi Monument” goes by many names.
  • Igbo: “Ihe Ncheta Akachi”
  • Yoruba: “Akachi Monument”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Otamiri River and Owerri City Mall.

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