Ogbunike Cave

Ogbunike Cave (Ogba Ogbunike) is one of the caves in Anambra State. It is 16km away from Onitsha, 18km from Awka and Nnewi respectively. It is located on the surface of the earth with Latitude  6.182583 and Longitude 6.9071. The cave served as a hideout for the people of the community during the Nigeria Biafra War. One of the animals associated with the cave is bat (Chiroptera). The cave gushes out water from different holes or opening on the body of the cave. The water from the cave is believed to be sacred.

It is worthy to note that the cave have drawn the attention of UNESCO and is being considered to be a world heritage in due course. The past and present administrations in Anambra state are making concerted effort in making the heritage a world class tourist haven.

The cave has over 300 stair case that will lead a visitor down to its location with tour guides available to guide the visitor. The environment is filled with alluring greenish scenic view. This has being maintained over the years due to community effort.

It is a place for relaxation and recreation. It has the potential for movie making, praying ground, movie shooting etc.

Unfortunately, these cave is facing defacement as a result of activities of visitors and tourists. Broken bowls and items of sacrifice are scattered around the cave environment.

Issues

Given its yeas of existence and popular, can government lease these attraction out for development?

What are the challenges affecting the development of this cave? 

One of entrance to Ogbunike Cave

Counting the stair case leading to Ogbunike Cave

Defacement in Ogbunike Cave.

Source: Odum C.J. 2017.