Owerri and the Displaced City: A Study of Social Change and Land in Imo State, NG—

Owerri, like many African cities, has been shaped by colonial legacies and economic shifts. This course explores its transformation through history, land, and culture. A travel week to Owerri offers immersive fieldwork—examining homecoming economies, cultural heritage, and real estate development through site visits, interviews, and mapping exercises.