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Awka is a town and capital of Anambra state, southern Nigeria. The town lies along roads leading from Owerri, Umuahia, Onitsha, and Enugu. Formerly covered with tropical forest, the area around Awka now mostly consists of wooded grassland. South of the town on the slopes of the Awka-Orlu Uplands are some examples of soil erosion and gullying. Awka is the traditional home of the Igbo (Ibo) blacksmiths; early bronze artifacts have been discovered in the vicinity, and the town’s artisans are still noted for their metalworking and wood carving.
In the 19th century, Awka’s Agballa oracle, which was subservient to the supreme Igbo oracle (Chuku) at Arochukwu, was an active instrument of the hinterland slave trade. Awka is an agricultural trade centre (yams, cassava [manioc], corn [maize], palm oil and kernels) for the Igbo people of the surrounding area. Pop. (2006) local government area, 301,657. Travelling from Lagos to Awka is estimated at 6 hours 10 minutes if average speed is 102km/hr.
Awka, Anambra State
Choosing A Bus from Lagos to Awka
There are several factors to consider when choosing a bus from Lagos to Awka as stated below:
- Budget: When considering the transport company to choose, you should look out for a transport company that offers a price range you can afford.
- Convenience: It is very important that you ask about the seating arrangements, so you don’t end up squashed or in a terrible seat for a 7-hour trip. Using the mytrip.ng mobile app will definitely help archive that.
- Proximity to your home: You should pick a transport company that has a terminal close to where you live. This would allow you to get there early on the day of your trip.
- Route: Different Transport companies ply different routes from Lagos to Awka, so it is advisable to pick a bus according to your preferred route.
The conditions stated above have been made so simple getting to know at your home with the use of the mytrip.ng mobile App.
Finding Awka Bound Buses
There are several companies which offer road transport services from Lagos to Awka. The buses which travel from Lagos to Awka route can be found at any of the following terminals;
Amuwo Odofin Terminal, Lagos
Plot 79,Oba Kayode Akinyemi Way By Festac Bttpass,
Lagos, Lagos
Pin: 0027
081-42552436contact@abctransport.com
Bolade Oshodi Terminal, Lagos
129 Agege Motor Road
Lagos, Lagos
Pin: 0027
07056442644contact@abctransport.com
Jibowu Terminal, Lagos
22, Ikorodu Road, Jibowu, Yaba,
Lagos, Lagos
Pin: 0027
08142552434contact@abctransport.com
Lagos Ajah Terminal
Km 21 Lekki-Ajah Expressway, beside Ajiwe Police Station Ajah
Lagos, Lagos
08166755852contact@abctransport.com
Lekki Ticketing Outlet
Opp Jakande 1st ga te Beside FCMB Bank, Lekki Expressway
Lagos, Lagos
Pin: 0027
081-38273133contact@abctransport.com
Mazamaza
No 35 Old Ojo roads, by Dandolas Park MazaMaza
Lagos, Lagos
Pin: 1111
08035254224
Cost of Lagos to Awka Buses
A bus ticket from Lagos to Awka costs an average of N6,500 depending on the transport company and the category/ type of bus used for the journey. This is subject to change by the specific transport company. For current information on bus fares and routes, please download and check the mytrip.ng mobile App on Google playstore for real time prices of buses.
Travel Time from Lagos to Awka
A trip from Lagos to Awka by road is approximately 6 hours 10 minutes. This is based on militating factors that varies on weather, route taken etc. The time taken to travel by road from Lagos to Awka is about 6 to 7 hours. This wide time range depends on the following factors;
- The driving speed
- The nature and age of the vehicle
- The condition of the road on the route taken
- Traffic; this could be caused by various reasons, ranging from accidents to road repairs
- The route taken by the driver.
What to Pack
- Pack light. A trick I apply is that I make sure every item of clothing can be worn at least 3 times. Having a small bag will also give you a lot less to worry about while getting on board the bus.
- If you have to carry heavy bags, then you should be at the bus park about an hour earlier than the tentative take off time, so you and the transport company assistants can figure out the best way to cram your luggage into the bus.
- Your carry-on should be a backpack or a large handbag, since you can easily drop either on the floor of the bus if you get tired of carrying it on your lap.
What to Eat
The bus usually makes a stop at Auchi. You will find sufficient food items at this stop if you decide not to bring some from home.
It is advisable to eat light or not at all if like me, your stomach has no respect for you. This is because the only bathroom option available to you after the stop is the bushes by the roadside.
