City Of Aba Research Articles

Cashless policy and socio-economic development in Aba City Nigeria

The study examined impact of cashless policy on socio-economic development in Aba City. Specifically, the study sought to: examine the impact of automated teller machine (ATM) transaction on living condition in Aba City and determine the impact of Point of sales transaction (POS) transaction on employment generation in Aba City. The research design was descriptive survey research design. Study Area was Aba City, Nigeria. The sample size of 400 respondents was drawn from population of 2.534 million (estimated population 2016) indigenes of Aba City. The sample size of 400 respondents was drawn with Taro Yamane sampling technique. Research questions of the study were answered using mean score and standard deviation. The hypotheses stated were tested using regression analysis. The empirical result of the study showed that automated teller machine (ATM) transaction has significant impact on living condition in Aba City (t-statistic = 6.446; P-value (0.000) < Sig-value (0.05) and Point of sales transaction (POS) transaction has significant impact on employment generation in Aba City (t-statistic = 7.238; P-value (0.000) < Sig-value (0.05). The study recommended that monetary authority of Nigeria (Central Bank of Nigeria) should provide public enlighten education and awareness on the benefits of automated teller machine, point of sales, and internet banking as enhancers of cashless policy in Nigeria.

Indoor air pollution and hypertension disease burden among women using low-grade fuels

Exposures to indoor air pollution from the combustion of Low-grade Fuels (LgFs) is a leading risk factor for global disease burden. Emerging evidence suggest a potential role of PM2.5 exposures in Blood Pressure (BP) elevation. This study assessed the effects of Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) from the use of LgFs on hypertension disease burden among women in low-income settlements. We measured the kitchen concentrations and personal exposures to PM2.5 for users of LgFs compared with users of LPG in the city of Aba, Nigeria. The study also assessed hypertension markers for 328 adult women in the population. Association between PM2.5 exposures and BP was modelled with hierarchical multiple regression, adjusting for major covariates. The indoor PM2.5 concentrations for users of LgFs ranged from 47.5 to 800.0 μg/m3 while that for LPG users ranged from 33.0 to 112.5 μg/m3. The mean personal exposures were 152.3 μg/m3 and 58.3 μg/m3 for users of LgFs and LPG, respectively. The age-standardized hypertension prevalence in the population was 24.4 % and 15.6 % for users of LgFs and LPG, respectively. Exposures to PM2.5 moderately predicted SBP among users of LgFs but not among LPG users; the increase in 1 μg/m3 of PM2.5 exposure resulted to 0.44 mmHg increase in SBP among users LgFs. Long-term exposures to IAP from the use of low-grade fuels is associated with increased SBP and greater risks of systemic hypertension. These findings reinforce the need for public policies towards improving access to, and affordability of LPG as an alternative household fuel.

Changing with changing times: A peep into Nollywood physical film markets in the era of online marketing

At the early stages of Nollywood (the film industry in Nigeria), names of physical film markets were regular in thrillers and posters of films. These include the markets at Upper Iweka Onitsha, Alaba International Lagos, Idumota Lagos, Pound Road Aba and Milverton Avenue Aba. These markets handled the general marketing of the industry. In the present day Nollywood, most of the marketing in the industry are done online. Yet, the names of these physical markets still suffice on the thrillers and posters of Nollywood films. This paper attempts to take a look at the state of the physical film markets in Nigeria in contemporary times. The markets surveyed are the film markets in Electro-Mart Market Onitsha Anambra State (which is a re-location of the market at Upper Iweka Onitsha), Alaba International Market and Idumota Market both in Lagos, and Pound Road and Milverton Avenue both in Aba Abia State. The work is approached through documentary research, observation and interview sessions with the marketers in, and leaders of the markets. It is concluded that despite the fact that activities have grossly dwindled in these physical film markets, they are still very relevant to Nollywood for some other vital functions they perform for the industry. What is missing in these markets is the suitable political environment for the industry. The paper recommends the provision of the enabling economic, natural and, most importantly, political environment for the industry to thrive better in this highly digital era.

Determinants Influencing the Environmental Impact Assessment Compliance Rate by Industries in Aba City, Southeast, Nigeria

A United Nations (UN) report on the severity of pollution in cities around the world in 2020 rated Aba City, Nigeria, as the most polluted city in the world. This has become a source of worry and embarrassment for environmental policymakers in the country. The matter of whether industries are efficiently managing their wastes came to the fore, and policymakers questioned the compliance of these industries with environmental laws and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) guidelines and the reasons behind the seemingly non-compliance of the industries with these guidelines. The study aimed to investigate the determinants that influence compliance with EIA guidelines by industries in Aba. A survey research method was employed in the study. Questionnaires and interviews were also used to elicit data from industrialists and environmentalists in the study area. 384 industries were sampled in the study. Principal Component Analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The study revealed seven factors that influenced the compliance rate of EIA guidelines by industries, and they include weak public participation (65.5%), ignorance (54.5%), an effective legal system and legislation (42.4%), the cost of compliance (40.5%), weak coordination along the line of departments (town planning officers and consultants) (35.5%), delay in approval (30.5%), and limited scope (28.9%). It was recommended that the government strengthen the legal system as it relates to the implementation of EIA; then, there is a need to involve affected stakeholders in the preparation of EIA documents.

Municipal Solid Waste Disposal in the City of Aba: Challenges and Solutions

This paper focused on the challenges of municipal solid waste disposal in Aba urban, Nigeria, and proposed practical solutions to tackle this menace. The study used mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research methods. The qualitative research involved interviews with key stakeholders, including waste management officials and residents. The quantitative research involved surveys to collect data on waste generation disposal and waste management practices. The findings of this study will contribute to a better understanding of the complex issues surrounding municipal solid waste disposal in Aba. The study identified key challenges, such as inadequate waste collection and disposal infrastructure, lack of public awareness and participation in waste management, and insufficient funding for waste management services. The study also suggested possible solutions, such as improving waste collection and disposal infrastructure, increasing public awareness and participation in waste management, and exploring innovative funding mechanisms for waste management services.

First Time Mothers Perception and Experience About Breastfeeding Support Received from Nurses in Health Facilities in Aba

This study investigated perception and explore the experiences of first-time mothers on breastfeeding support received from nurses in health facilities in Aba Nigeria. Four research questions and two hypothesis guided the study. The design of the study was a quantitative and qualitative design method. The population of this study comprised an accessible population of 386 women attending antenatal and post-natal in selected health facilities in Aba. Random sampling techniques was used to select 198 first time mothers from the population. A researcher made questionnaire and interview was used to collect data for the study. The questionnaire was subjected to a reliability test using Crombach Alpha and a reliability index of 0.71 was obtained. The data gotten from the instrument were analysed using mean and standard deviation while the interview data were analysed through several steps of systematising, condensing, and interpreting the data. The findings of the study revealed that 2% of the respondents were singles, 65% were married, 23% were divorced, 5% were separated while 5% were widows. 5% of the respondents had attended primary education, 25% had attended secondary education, 60% had attended tertiary education while 10% had no formal education. 5% of the respondents were business women, 25% were civil servants, 60% worked in private sector while 10% were artisans. Furthermore, the result revealed that the perception of first-time mothers on information breastfeeding support received from nurses in some selected health facilities in Aba includes and not limited to the fact that Nurses give enough breastfeeding information to first time mothers and that the encouragement of first time mothers is very important. The study concludes that first-time mothers do need professional, practical and social support in the form of information, emotional support and encouragement for initiation and maintenance of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Therefore, the study recommends that Nurses should they educate first time mothers on the importance of breastfeeding during antenatal.

Exhaled breath condensate markers of oxidative stress in male storekeepers of chemical stores in the Ariaria international market Aba Abia state Nigeria.

In most developing countries, stores, where chemical substances are sold, are poorly ventilated, and best practices are not followed. This can result in the contamination of the ambient air inside the stores with toxicological implications for the lungs. This work aimed at determining the risk of pulmonary disease in chemical storekeepers in the Ariaria international market Aba by the evaluation of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) biomarkers of oxidative stress. A gas monitor was used for gas sampling while an Aerocet analyzer was used for particulate matter determinations. Exposed filter paper was used for the sampling of heavy metals in the air, and the determination was done using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The exhaled breath condensate was collected with a refrigerated condenser, and the markers of oxidative stress were determined spectrophotometrically. Concentrations of particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM7, PM10) were elevated in all the chemical stores studied. Our findings also showed that the indoor air of the chemical stores studied was polluted with SO2, NO2, NH3 and H2S, as their concentrations were respectively higher than the WHO standard values. Concentrations of all the heavy metals present in the ambient air of the chemical stores were also higher than the Nigerian Environmental Standard and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA) standard values. Chemical storekeepers at the Ariaria international market exhaled increased concentrations of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), H2O2, and lower concentrations of glutathione (GSH). The pH values of the exhaled breath condensates were decreased and slightly acidic. It therefore means that the storekeepers were exposed to polluted ambient air inside the stores. This resulted to airway oxidative stress in the storekeepers as reported herein. Therefore, storekeepers of chemical stores in the Ariaria international market, Aba Nigeria were at risk of pulmonary disease(s).

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The impact of certain unregulated land-use activities harms the quality of water resources and reduces the sufficiency of drinking water in many developing countries. This study aimed to capture the impact of such activities and evaluate the specific groundwater vulnerability using a modified DRASTIC approach. The DRASTIC-LuPa was proposed and implemented for Aba City, Nigeria by incorporating land-use and the impact of pumping layers to the “intrinsic” DRASTIC parameters. The results of the analysis revealed that the area classified as “low” was 15 and 79.1% as “medium” and 5.9% as “high” vulnerability classes for the DRASTIC. Whereas for the DRASTIC-LuPa model 3.2% for “low”, 54.3% for “medium”, 41.8% for “high” and 0.7% for “very high” were found. The transitions in the vulnerability classes of areas displaying “high” and “very high” found in the DRASTIC-LuPa model represent the impact of urban hotspots observed in the area. This result implies that groundwater protection measures should be implemented in the area designated with “low” and “medium” vulnerability classes and used for abstracting clean water for drinking purposes. The proposed model enhances the predictability and guarantees better transferability of the approach in urban settings with similar urban trends.   Key words: Drinking water, DRASTIC, groundwater, groundwater vulnerability assessment, Nigeria.

Quantification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Some Heavy Metals in Two Leafy Vegetables Grown in Aba Metropolis

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals were investigated in the leaves of Talinum triangulare and Piper guineense grown near Afule, Ahiaohuru and Good-morning markets within the city of Aba. Quantification of the PAHs and heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Cd, Co, V, Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Al) were done using Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry and Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, respectively. Afule samples gave (mg kg−1 PAHs) 12.11, 5.70; Ahiaohuru samples gave (mg kg−1 PAHs) 7.20, 407.79; Good-morning market samples gave (mg kg−1 PAHs) 22.72, 18.76 while the control samples from Ohanku village gave (mg kg−1 PAHs) 0.27, 9.03 for T. triangulare and P. guineense leaf samples respectively. The range of values of some of the most notorious PAHs detected at the four different locations were benzo[b]fluoranthene (0.62 0.03–0.93 0.02 and 0.04 0.01–152.20 2.53 mg kg−1 PAHs), benzo[k]fluoranthene (0.12 0.01 and 0.99 0.09–72.82 3.34 mg kg−1 PAHs), benzo[a]pyrene (0.12 0.01–1.80 0.07 and 0.89 0.04–81.29 2.50 mg kg−1 PAHs), dibeno[a,h]anthracene (0.08 0.01–1.84 0.05 and 0.12 0.05–38.18 1.77 mg kg−1 PAHs) and indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene (0.07 0.02–1.92 0.07 and 0.05 0.01–37.49 2.28 mg kg−1 PAHs) for T. triangulare and P. guineense leaf samples respectively. The concentration of heavy metals in the samples was found to be high. The obtained results indicated that there were PAHs and heavy metal contamination of the samples studied.

The City Of Aba And Goal 11 Of The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): An Examination

This paper examines the Goal 11 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the city of Aba in Abia State, South East Nigeria – in terms of how the city has fared, the prospects as well as the challenges it faces in meeting up with this goal.

Evaluation of Water Quality Index Using Physicochemical Characteristics of Ogbor River in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

The study was carried out to evaluate water quality index (WQI) of Ogbor River, a freshwater system flowing through the commercial city of Aba, Southern Nigeria using selected physicochemical parameters. The levels of the physicochemical parameters were determined using standard analytical procedures in the Laboratory. The values obtained were subjected to statistical analysis using Excel spreadsheet (Version 16).Water Quality index was calculated using mean values of the selected nine parameters and the World Health Organisation standard for drinking water. The result of physicochemical parameters used showed that Dissolved Oxygen (DO) with mean 4.44 ± 0.70 mg/L, and Nitrate (NO3- ) with mean 7.58 ± 6.25 mg/L were below National and International standards. The value of WQI calculated was 83.05. The result revealed that Ogbor River water quality was very poor, so it is unfit for human consumption, and should be treated to avoid water related diseases.
 Keywords: Characteristics, Evaluation, Ogbor River, Physicochemical, Water Quality Index

Parental Childhood Feeding Experiences and Complementary Feeding Practices in Urban Households of Nigeria

ABSTRACT Background Poor complementary feeding practices can expose young children to increased burdens of undernutrition, morbidity, and poor health outcomes in adulthood. Parents and caregivers, who feed the children, are shaped by socio-cultural beliefs and pervasive socioeconomic realities. Also, parental values are influenced by their perceptions and childhood feeding experiences among others. This study, therefore, explored the role of parental childhood feeding experiences and changing socioeconomic realities on complementary feeding practices in urban households of Aba, Nigeria. Method Twenty-eight in-depth interviews and eight focus group discussions were held with parents of young children aged 6–23 months attending postnatal care clinics in selected healthcare facilities in Aba city, Nigeria. Aba city is one of the sprawling urban centers in South-East Nigeria. Data were thematically analyzed using Atlas.ti software. Results Complementary feeding practices in the Aba urban households of South-East Nigeria did not meet the recommended feeding guidelines on timely complementary feeding and dietary diversity. Consumption of processed foods and sweetened beverages was prevalent. Data suggest this feeding pattern was affected by two factors: parental feeding experiences in early life and changing socioeconomic realities. Parents who lacked satisfactory feeding experiences in their childhood but achieved some socioeconomic success in later life exhibited poor complementary feeding practices. Also, certain food types were associated with affluence notwithstanding their nutritional values. Poor complementary feeding was also linked to the parental desire to not reliving their poor childhood feeding experiences. Conclusion The parental perceived poor childhood feeding experience has led many to adopt the consumption of processed foods and sweetened beverages. This may expose children to risks of undernutrition, obesity, and overall poor health outcomes in later adulthood. More effort should be made to educate parents on healthful eating patterns and the dangers of poor complementary feeding practices in children's overall health well-being in later life.

Management of Rectal Prolapsed in Children in Aba Nigeria

Management of Rectal Prolapsed in Children in Aba Nigeria

Profile and Outcome of Medical Emergencies in a Teaching Hospital in the Commercial City of Aba, Southeast Nigeria

Medical conditions present at the Accident and Emergency (A&E) or Emergency Department (ED) very often. Outcome of medical emergencies depends, among other factors, on the age of patients, gender, socioeconomic factors, medical conditions, their severity, time of patients' presentations, quality of care/treatment given and the available resources (manpower and facilities) in the A&E. There is a paucity of published literature on medical emergencies outcome in Aba, Southeast Nigeria. This study, therefore, set out to bridge this gap in knowledge. This was a 1-year observational study in which patients presenting to the A&E/ED of ABSUTH, Aba for treatment of a medical condition were consecutively recruited and followed up until discharged home, admitted to the medical wards or died in A&E. This study lasted from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. Relevant data obtained were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 software. A total of 589 patients presented at A&E because of medical conditions/emergencies, made up of 269 (45.7%) males and 320 (54.3%) females. The commonest medical emergencies were DM related complications, acute malaria, HIV/AIDS, heart failure and stroke. Study subjects discharged home were 17.5%, 71.1% were admitted into the medical wards and 11.4% died. Medical emergencies, caused predominantly by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), contributed significantly to the A&E cases in the city of Aba, Nigeria and are associated with considerable mortality. It is recommended that efforts should be made to control the modifiable risk factors of NCDs while early detection and treatment of communicable and NCDs should be affected.

How Solid waste enhances Intestinal Parasite transmission on Residents close to dumpsites, Aba Municipal, Abia State, Nigeria

The management of solid waste continues to be a major challenge in urban areas. This study Ogbor-Hill solid waste dumpsite,Aba Nigeria. Formal-ether concentration technique was used to detect the presence of intestinal parasites among theresidents. Refuge sludge was examined using the Baermann funnel method and questionnaire was administered to collectdata from the residents on socio-demographic characteristics. A total of 423 faecal samples were examined and 164(38.8%)persons were infected. A total of 576 parasitic eggs/cyst/trophozoites were recovered from the dumpsite. The parasite foundamong the residents were Hookworm (12.1%), Entamoeba histolytica (10.6%), Ascaris lumbricoides (9.0%), Trichuristrichiura (5.0%) and Taenia saginata (2.1%). Of the five species of parasites found, the eggs of Hookworm species werehighest (34.5%) followed by A. lumbricoides (23.5%), E. histolytica (20.2%), T. trichiura (12.1%) and T. saginata was least(9.7%). Females (48.8%) were more infected than males (34.5%) but was not significant (p = 0.070225). Age group 21–30years recorded the highest (58.3%) infection followed by age group 11–20 years (54.4%) while 51 years and above were theleast (3.7%). There was no significant relationship in the age group (Pp>0.05). Those that reside closer to the dumpsite werefound to be more (54.1%) infected than those whose distance is farther (31.8%). The overall intensity of parasitic infectionshowed a positive correlation (R = 0.161). Solid waste not properly managed has been known to have a negative impact onhealth, environment and aesthetic values. A well planned waste management and health education programme for residentsliving around the dumpsite will go a long way in reducing the potential of epidemic risks posed by dumpsites in Abamunicipal.
 Keywords: Intestinal parasite, Solid waste dumpsite, Ogbor Hill, Aba

Stroke admissions in the medical wards of a teaching hospital in south east nigeria: A 10 -year review

Stroke, the third leading cause of death worldwide, contributes significantly to the morbidity and mortality of medical admissions. There is a paucity of literature on stroke outcomes in the Southeast region of Nigeria. This study, therefore, is aimed at bridging this gap in knowledge. .This was a 10-year retrospective descriptive study in which data about patients with a clinical diagnosis of stroke were extracted from the Admission/Discharge registers in the medical wards of ABSUTH, Aba. Relevant data obtained were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 software. A total of 6587 admissions were recorded within the study period; 830 (12.6%) were admitted because of stroke, made up of 382 (46%) males and 448 (54%) females. Stroke was the commonest cause of death among the medical in-patients within the period under review and of all the stroke admissions, mortality was high at 42.3% with majority of the deaths (91.5%) occurring within the first two weeks of hospitalization. Stroke contributed significantly to medical admissions in the city of Aba, Nigeria. Mortality from stroke was high and that occurred mainly within the acute phase of the illness. There is, therefore, a need for dedicated stroke units to be set up in centres where stroke admissions are this high where the stroke in-patients will be afforded specialized multidisciplinary care instead of the present situation of medical ward admissions.
 
 
 

Pattern of Diabetic Eye Diseases in a Tertiary Health Facility, South East Nigeria

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia; the latter predisposes persons living with diabetes to certain diseases of the eyes such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, cataract, glaucoma etc, each of which may progress to visual loss and blindness. The burden and pattern of diabetic eye diseases among persons living with diabetes in the commercial city of Aba, Nigeria is not known. This study, therefore, set out to determine this. This was a 6-year retrospective study in which all diabetic patients referred to or presenting at the Ophthalmology clinic of Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) Aba, Nigeria between January 2013 and December 2018 were included. The patients were examined by ophthalmologists and optometrists. Visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment and fundus examination were carried out on each patient. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Participants in the study were 56 (44.4%) males and 70 (55.6%) females. Diabetic ocular complications occurred in 2.4% of the total Ophthalmology clinic visits in ABSUTH, Aba. The commonest diabetic eye disease was cataract which was present in 50% of the participants, No diabetic patient presented with blindness and the commonest co morbid disease in the participants was systemic hypertension. Ocular complications of DM constitute a significant burden to the Ophthalmology clinic visits in the commercial city of Aba and the commonest of these complications is cataract.

Pattern of Diabetic Eye Diseases in a Tertiary Health Facility, South East Nigeria

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia; the latter predisposes persons living with diabetes to certain diseases of the eyes such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, cataract, glaucoma etc, each of which may progress to visual loss and blindness. The burden and pattern of diabetic eye diseases among persons living with diabetes in the commercial city of Aba, Nigeria is not known. This study, therefore, set out to determine this. This was a 6-year retrospective study in which all diabetic patients referred to or presenting at the Ophthalmology clinic of Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) Aba, Nigeria between January 2013 and December 2018 were included. The patients were examined by ophthalmologists and optometrists. Visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment and fundus examination were carried out on each patient. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Participants in the study were 56 (44.4%) males and 70 (55.6%) females. Diabetic ocular complications occurred in 2.4% of the total Ophthalmology clinic visits in ABSUTH, Aba. The commonest diabetic eye disease was cataract which was present in 50% of the participants, No diabetic patient presented with blindness and the commonest co morbid disease in the participants was systemic hypertension. Ocular complications of DM constitute a significant burden to the Ophthalmology clinic visits in the commercial city of Aba and the commonest of these complications is cataract.

Pattern of Diabetic Eye Diseases in a Tertiary Health Facility, South East Nigeria

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia; the latter predisposes persons living with diabetes to certain diseases of the eyes such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, cataract, glaucoma etc, each of which may progress to visual loss and blindness. The burden and pattern of diabetic eye diseases among persons living with diabetes in the commercial city of Aba, Nigeria is not known. This study, therefore, set out to determine this. This was a 6-year retrospective study in which all diabetic patients referred to or presenting at the Ophthalmology clinic of Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) Aba, Nigeria between January 2013 and December 2018 were included. The patients were examined by ophthalmologists and optometrists. Visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment and fundus examination were carried out on each patient. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Participants in the study were 56 (44.4%) males and 70 (55.6%) females. Diabetic ocular complications occurred in 2.4% of the total Ophthalmology clinic visits in ABSUTH, Aba. The commonest diabetic eye disease was cataract which was present in 50% of the participants, No diabetic patient presented with blindness and the commonest co morbid disease in the participants was systemic hypertension. Ocular complications of DM constitute a significant burden to the Ophthalmology clinic visits in the commercial city of Aba and the commonest of these complications is cataract.

Pattern of Diabetic Eye Diseases in a Tertiary Health Facility, South East Nigeria

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia; the latter predisposes persons living with diabetes to certain diseases of the eyes such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, cataract, glaucoma etc, each of which may progress to visual loss and blindness. The burden and pattern of diabetic eye diseases among persons living with diabetes in the commercial city of Aba, Nigeria is not known. This study, therefore, set out to determine this. This was a 6-year retrospective study in which all diabetic patients referred to or presenting at the Ophthalmology clinic of Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) Aba, Nigeria between January 2013 and December 2018 were included. The patients were examined by ophthalmologists and optometrists. Visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment and fundus examination were carried out on each patient. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Participants in the study were 56 (44.4%) males and 70 (55.6%) females. Diabetic ocular complications occurred in 2.4% of the total Ophthalmology clinic visits in ABSUTH, Aba. The commonest diabetic eye disease was cataract which was present in 50% of the participants, No diabetic patient presented with blindness and the commonest co morbid disease in the participants was systemic hypertension. Ocular complications of DM constitute a significant burden to the Ophthalmology clinic visits in the commercial city of Aba and the commonest of these complications is cataract.