Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South federal constituency

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Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South
constituency
for the House of Representatives
DistrictAbia Central
State Abia, Nigeria
Current constituency
Party Labour Party
Member Ginger Onwusibe

Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South is a federal constituency in Abia State, Nigeria. It covers Isiala-Ngwa North and Isiala-Ngwa South local government areas. Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South is represented by Ginger Onwusibe of the Labour Party of Nigeria. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Nigeria, Guardian (2024-05-02). "Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu says Onwusibe is an inspirational leader". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  2. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng.