Aba Nigeria FamilySearch Centre

Location and Contact
Language: English

Location &amp; Map:

Aba Nigeria Family History Centre is located in the grounds of the Aba Temple Complex, and we currently serve Aba-Nigeria Stake and visitors to the Aba Nigeria Temple. 72-80 Okpu-Umuobo Rd Aba, Nigeria

Phone: +2348039034846

E-mail:

Open Hours: 9a.m. - 3p.m. Tues - Fri, &amp; Sat: 12pm - 5pm (All G.M.T. + 1)

Holiday Schedule: Christmas Holidays 25th December 2015 - 5th Febuary 2016

Nigeria Independence Day
The Aba Family History Center will be closed for the celebration of Nigeria's independence day on the 1 of October, all center operations will resume from the next day (3rd of October)

Class Schedule

 * This is currently arranged on a per need basis and will be made more constant as the need arises.

Staff Training Meetings
Holds every last Saturday of of the Month
 * Time: 12pm
 * Venue: Aba Family History Center

Temple Shut Down
The Aba Temple will be shut for routine maintenace from 7th March - 21th March 2016, during this period the center activity will still continue but will be much reduced.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This centre has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. ''

Hardware and Equipment

 * Two windows 7 Desk top computers
 * One HP LaserJet Printer
 * Access to South African microfilm store
 * Image scanners (pending)

Africa, Asia, & Pacific Genealogy Research Community
*FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Volunteer at the Centre
Basic Requirements for Center volunteers include:


 * Basic computer operating skills
 * Family search Account or LDS Account
 * Understanding of Family History Work
 * An enthusiasm for learning and trying new things