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List Of Villages In Imo State
This is a list of villages and settlements in Imo State, Nigeria organised by local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes also given). Villages in Eziama Obaire are Umuakuma Nduhu na Ogbo Ezemenaha Umuduru Ndimbara Ezekwemba Umunaa Umunnowai Umunam Umuokwa Umuwokwe Umuenyi Umuezealaobi Umueze By postal code {, class="wikitable sortable" ! LGA !! District / Area !! Postal code !! Villages , - , Aboh Mbaise, , Amuzu , , 462108 , , Nriukwu; Umuabazu; Umubee; Umuehu; Umueni; Umugberim; Umulolo; Umuodaa; Umuogu , - , Aboh Mbaise , , Avuru , , 462109 , , Akputu; Akuwa; Amadim; Amaim; Amaishi; Amano; Egbelu; Egwutu; Eziala; Ndi Orji; Ndigbo; Ndiukwu; Ode-Na-Ocham; Okwuta; Ozuzu; Ugwuala; Umoshi; Umuaghara; Umuananmu; Umuaru; Umudinka; Umudiriha; Umuebii; Umueke Ugo; Umueze; Umuguojii; Umuhtte; Umuime; Umuocham; Umuogakwu; Umuogale; Umuoraobara; Umuorobala , - , Aboh Mbaise , , Enyio-Gugu , , 462106 , , Abiri-na-Owashie; Akwete; Amaetiti; Amangwu; Amoji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imo State
Imo State ( ig, Ȯra Imo) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by Anambra State, Rivers State to the west and south, and Abia State to the east. It takes its name from the Imo River which flows along the state's eastern border. The state capital is Owerri and its state nickname is the "Eastern Heartland." Of the 36 states, Imo is the third smallest in area but is fourteenth most populous with an estimated population of over 5.4 million as of 2016. Geographically, the State is divided between the Niger Delta swamp forests in the far east and the drier Cross–Niger transition forests in the rest of the State. Other key geographical features are the state's rivers and lakes with the Awbana, Imo, Orashi, and Otamiri rivers along with the Oguta Lake in western Imo State. Modern-day Imo State has been inhabited for years by various ethnic groups, primarily the Igbo people with the Igbo language serving as a lingua franca al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikeduru
Ikeduru Local Government Area (LGA) is located in the western part of Imo State, in southern Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of G ..., West Africa. It was previously carved out of the Mbaitolu/Ikeduru LGA. It has its headquarters at Iho (Ihuo). The current chairman of the Ikeduru LGA is Chief Sam Aka who hails from Iho-Dimeze. The Ikeduru LGA has the following neighbors, Mbaitolu, Mbano, and Mbaise, and they share a common culture and markets. Towns and villages Notes Local Government Areas in Imo State Local Government Areas in Igboland [ {{imo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent National Electoral Commission
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established in 1998 and is the electoral body which oversees elections in Nigeria. History Regulation and administration of elections The administration of democratic elections in Nigeria dates back to the period before Independence when the Electoral Commission of Nigeria(ECN) was inaugurated in 1958 to conduct the 1959 federal elections. Prior to 1958, regional laws and government regulated and conducted elections. ECN was headed by an expatriate, Ronald Edward Wraith and four Nigerian members representing each region and the Federal Capital Territory of Lagos. The Federal Electoral Commission (FEC), established in 1960 conducted the immediate post-independence federal and regional elections of 1964 and 1965. Prior to the conduct of the 1964 election, the Chief Electoral Officer, Kofo Abayomi resigned and some party officials from the NCNC and Action Group doubted the credibility of a free and fair election. The elec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nwangele
Nwangele is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. The name was derived from the popular Nwangele river which marks the boundary between Amaigbo and Umuozu Isu. The river which is believed to have originated from Isiekenesi town passes through several villages in Amaigbo and empties into Oramiriukwa a tributary of Imo river. Its headquarter is in Amaigbo. It has an area of and a population of 127,691 as of the 2006 census. It is made up of ten autonomous communities which include Abajah, Amaigbo, Umunakara, Umuozu, Dim Na Nume, Umudurunna Abba, Ogwuaga Abba, Ekitiafor Abba, Umuopara Abba, etc. The postal code of the area is 471. Nwangele is represented in the Imo State House of Assembly by Rt. Hon. Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwuhttp://www.facebook.com/officialugonnaozurigbo who doubles as the Deputy Speaker of the House. Economic activities The people of Nwangele are predominantly domiciled in different parts of the world contributing to the world economy as business and ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nkwerre
Nkwerre is one of the Local Government Areas in Imo State, South-East, Nigeria. It is situated in Nkwerre town where the name of the local government area was derived. Its population was placed at 80,270 from the 2006 population census with an area of 38.447 km. It is known for its thick vegetation which is supposed to prevent soil erosion however, it is erosion prone area. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal ... of the local government area is 471. In 2015, Hezekiah University was built in Nkwerre, Ishiala umudi. Nkwerre community that gave the local government area its name was known for its indigenous technology of blacksmithing ingenuity. This endeared the community the name, "Nkwerre Opia Egbe" meaning "Nkwerre, the manufacturer of gun." Histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Njaba
Njaba is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Nnenasa. It has an area of 84 km2 and a population of 143,485 at the 2006 census. The 2011 density projection is 2,004.5 inhabitants/km2. The postal code of the area is 474. Njaba was formed from the initial letters of Njaba River. Njaba river springs from the north-western part of Isu, Isu Njaba town. Flows down to Oguta and finally settles into the famous Oguta Lake. On May 27, 1980, NJALGA was created as part of the Isu Local Government Area by Alhaji Shehu Shagari who was the head of Civilian Government. It has the responsibility of collecting licence fees. It also has the ability to discharge such functions as public health; pre-school, primary and adult education; town planning; waste disposal; local transportation; and roads maintenance. The following are the towns that make up Njaba : Umaka, Achara, Amafor, Amainyi, Ibele, Amakor, Isiozi, Obeakpu, Ogbelle, Uba, U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ngor Okpala
Ngor Okpala is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Umuneke Ngor. It has an area of 561 km²; it has a population of 159,932 at the 2006 census. It is a notable place in Imo state because of the LGA's locational position. It connects Abia and Rivers states of Nigeria. It is the largest local government area in Imo State and one of the largest in Nigeria. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal ... of the area is 460. There are many Communities in Ngor Okpala They include: Umuowa, Obiangwu, Ntu, Alulu, Amala, Oburu, Obokwe, Eziama, Ohekelem, Nnorie, Umuhu, Ihite-Okwe, Obike, Elelem, Umuohiagu, Imerienwe, Nguru-Umuaro, Orishieze, Upe, Umuekwune, Logara, Umukabia-Ogodo and many others. Imo Airport officiall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mbaitoli
Mbaitoli is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Nwaorieubi (or Nworieubi). It has an area of 204 km² and a population of 327,000. The postal code of the area is 461. Mbaitoli is divided into 9 autonomous communities with 12 INEC wards. The principal occupations of these communities are farming Agriculture or farming is the practice of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled peop ... and handicrafts. Culture and festivals Most of its festivals like the Mmanwu festival and Okorosha festival are held during the December holidays. Ekeleke Dancing Group which is performed by Umuomezume kindred Ofekata, Orodo on every Eke day starting from April to first week of June. Communities and villages Notable people * Kiliwi Nwachukwu — Nigerian fighter Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isiala Mbano
Isiala Mbano is a Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Umuelemai. It has an area of 166 square km and a population of 198,736 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 471. Geographical location Isiala Mbano is located in the north-eastern area of Imo State capital, Owerri. It is traversed by Owerri/ Okigwe / Anara/Umuahia and Okigwe/Umuahia high ways. It is bounded in the north by Onuimo L.G.A. and some parts of Nwangele L.G.A, in the East by Ehime Mbano L.G.A. and in the south by Ikeduru and Mbaitolu Mbaitoli is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Nwaorieubi (or Nworieubi). It has an area of 204 km² and a population of 327,000. The postal code of the area is 461. Mbaitoli is divided in ... L.G.As respectively. It occupies a geographical land mass of 148 sq. Kilometers. It has provisional census figure of 198,736 as at the 2006 census. Polygamy in Isiala Mbano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ihitte/Uboma
Ihitte/Uboma is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Isinweke. It has an area of 104 km and a population of 120,744 at the 2006 census. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal ... of the area is 472. .One of the communities in Ihitte/Unoma is Ezimba. References Local Government Areas in Imo State Local Government Areas in Igboland Towns in Imo State {{Imo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of , and with a population of over 225 million, it is the List of African countries by population, most populous country in Africa, and the List of countries and dependencies by population, world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in Niger–Nigeria border, the north, Chad in Chad–Nigeria border, the northeast, Cameroon in Cameroon–Nigeria border, the east, and Benin in Benin–Nigeria border, the west. Nigeria is a Federation, federal republic comprising of States of Nigeria, 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. The List of Nigerian cities by population, largest city in Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ideato South
Ideato South is a Local Government Area in Imo State, South-eastern Nigeria. Ideato South, with a total of 23 autonomous communities has its headquarters in the town of Dikenafai, the source of Orashi River. Ideato South has an area of 88 km² and a population of 159,879 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 475. The people of Ideato South are farmers, who produce both cash and food crops. These cash crops include oil palm, raffia palm, groundnut, melon, cotton, cocoa, rubber while the food crops are yams, cassava, cocoyam, breadfruit, three leaf yam etc. They are also traders. The custodians of their culture ,namely the Ezes, Nzes, Ozo title holders, Durunzes etc perform specific roles in relation to their culture. A private University, formally erected by Gov. Rochas Okorocha, named Eastern Palm University, has recently been renamed as K. O. Mbadiwe University, making it the second state University after Imo State University. The University is situated in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
