Once you touch down, you will feel the
vibe of Owerri, the capital of Imo State.
The city is warm, with things to keep
visitors engaged. Known for its robust
hospitality industry, Owerri is the
destination of fun seekers of all sorts.
Visitors to the city will always have fond
memories as well as the longing to
return. They will remember the nightlife;
most of the fine restaurants, hotels and
fun spots are places to be in the night.
They know that Owerri has its fair share
of nightclubs. While some of the clubs
operate on their own, others are built
inside hotels. Those who lodge in the
hotels that operate nightclubs are
admitted free, upon showing their room
keys. Others pay gate fee. Expectedly,
going by the active nightlife in the city,
Owerri is brimming with all categories of
prostitutés.
One of the commercial
séx workers told The
Sun, at the Rappour
Hotel nightclub, that
she comes around to
earn money and take
care of herself and
siblings. Ijeoma, as she
called herself, said: “I
come to the club about
three times a week to
catch some fun, but
nothing goes for
nothing .”
Most of these séx workers are students
of institutions in the state and
neighbouring states. In the day, the girls
appear somewhat respectable on
campus, but at night they wear a
different cap. By their dressing you will
know them. They appear in low waist
trousers, short gowns/micro mini skirts,
midriff and oranges revealing tops and
patrol premises of hotels with nightclubs.
To Mr Livinus Manukwem, an Owerri
businessman, the situation could not
have been otherwise, every factor
considered. “The sheer number of tertiary
institutions in and around Owerri
naturally creates the environment for
people to indulge. I think there are more
higher institutions in Owerri than in any
other town in the country. Those setting
up such facilities in Owerri are smart
business people, taking advantage of the
environment or situation. It is just like
locating an industry where the raw
materials for production abound.”Open
séx club. One of the nightclubs offering
“special services” is located
unobtrusively off All Seasons Road, New
Owerri. The club begins business from
about 8pm. However, activities reach
fever pitch from 10pm and continue till
the wee hours.