Isiala-Ngwa North

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

Isiala-Ngwa North
LGA
Country Nigeria
StateAbia State
CapitalOkpuala-Ngwa
Area
 • Total109 sq mi (283 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total153,734
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

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

The postal code of the area is 451.

Famous people from Isiala-Ngwa North;

Jaja Wachuku: First indigenous Speaker of Nigerian House of Representatives.[2]

Paul Ogwuma: CEO/MD Union bank, CBN Governor.[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

Geography. The Isiala-Ngwa north Local Government Area has an area of 283 square kilometers, and the average yearly temperature is 27 degrees Celsius. The average humidity and wind speed in the Local Gocernment 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

The Isiala-Ngwa north LGA is 283 square kilometers in size and experiences an average yearly temperature of 27 degrees centigrade. In the LGA, there is an average humidity of 65% and an average wind speed of 10 km/h.[7][8][9]

Localities

Towns and Villages in Isiala-Ngwa North:[10]

  • Ama-Asa
  • Amasa-Ntigha
  • Amapu-Ntigha
  •  Ihie             
  • Ngwa Ukwa
  • Nsulu
  • Okpuala-Ngwa
  • Umuoha
  • Umuoha

See also

List of villages in Abia State

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. Nigeria, Media (2022-02-16). "History Of Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  8. "Isiala-Ngwa North, Nigeria - list of cities, towns, villages". www.citipedia.info. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  9. "Isiala-Ngwa North, Abia, Nigeria Weather Forecast and Conditions - The Weather Channel | Weather.com". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  10. "Isiala Ngwa North LGA". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-08-05.


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