‎Abia to honour memories of 1929 Aba Women riot heroines, set to construct sports city in Umuahia

Sunnewsonline | 02-06-2026 10:48pm |

The Abia State Government has announced its intention to commemorate the heroines of the 1929 Aba Women riot by recognizing their contributions and honoring their memories. In addition to this tribute, the government plans to construct a sports city in Umuahia, aimed at promoting sports and physical activities within the state. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to celebrating historical figures while also investing in the development of recreational infrastructure. Further details regarding the timeline and specific features of the sports city are expected to be released in due course.

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