Isiala-Ngwa North

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Isiala-Ngwa North
LGA
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Abia State
Capital Okpuala-Ngwa
Area
 • Total109 sq mi (283 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total153,734
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Isiala-Ngwa North

Isiala-Ngwa North is a Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Okpuala-Ngwa. [1]

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It has an area of 283 km2 and a population of 153,734 based on the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 451.

Some notable indigenes of Isiala-Ngwa North are Jaja Wachuku, the first indigenous Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives during the First Republic [2] and Paul Ogwuma a former CEO/MD of Union bank and later Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. [3] [4]

Business Information

Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area is strategically positioned at the heart of Abia State, sharing its borders with Ikwuano, Umuahia South Local Government Area, and Isiala Ngwa South LGA. This central location places it in a key administrative position within the state.

Within this local government area, dedicated representatives in the form of councilors and a chairman oversee the allocation of resources and governance matters at the grassroots level. These officials play a pivotal role in ensuring that resources from higher tiers of government are efficiently distributed to benefit the local communities. They also take charge of revenue collection, a crucial source of funds that fuels various development projects, ultimately enhancing the well-being of the towns and settlements within the local government areas.

The operation of these local government officials is fundamental in fostering progress and community development, ensuring that government services reach the people at the grassroots, and contributing to the overall growth and advancement of the region. [5]

Climate

The Isiala-Ngwa north Local Government Area has an area of 283 square kilometres, and the average yearly temperature is 27°C. The average humidity and wind speed in the Local Government Area are 65% and 10 km/h, respectively.

Economy

Isiala-Ngwa North is mostly an agrarian society, and the LGA grows a variety of crops. The LGA hosts marketplaces including the Ariaria and the Ahiaeketa markets, where a range of commodities are bought and sold, demonstrating the region's thriving trade. [6]

Geography

Localities

Towns and Villages in Isiala-Ngwa North: [7]

See also

List of villages in Abia State

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References

  1. ↑ "Isiala Ngwa North Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  2. ↑ Omotayo, Joseph (2021-05-26). "Jaja Wachuku: Nigeria's 1st ambassador to UN saved Nelson Mandela from death row". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  3. ↑ Ogwuma, Paul A. (1993). "The role of the Central Bank of Nigeria in monetary and banking policy measures". Economic and Financial Review. Economic and financial review. - Lagos, ISSN 0303-9668, ZDB-ID 862451-3. - Vol. 31.1993, 3, p. 151-157. 31 (3).
  4. ↑ "News Details". www.nipost.gov.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  5. ↑ "Isiala Ngwa North LGA". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  6. ↑ "Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  7. ↑ "Isiala Ngwa North LGA". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-08-05.



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