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List Of Villages In Abia State
This is a list of INEC Polling Units in Abia State, Nigeria organised by local government areas of Nigeria, local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes in Nigeria, postal codes also given). By postal code Below is a list of polling units, which includes villages, farm settlements and schools, organised by postal code: By electoral ward Below is a list of polling units, including villages and schools, organised by electoral ward. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Villages in Nigeria Lists of villages in Nigeria, Abia Populated places in Abia State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria
Nigeria, 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 in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, a population of more than 230 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 36 States of Nigeria, states and the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The List of Nigerian cities by population, largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest List of largest cities, metr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ndoro (town)
Ndoro (originally pronounced Ndi-oru; Igbo for People of Oru) is a town in Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. It is about 16 km southeast from the state capital, Umuahia and is located along the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road. Oru Oboro is the only autonomous community of Ndoro. Hence, the people of Ndoro are called Ndi Oru. The traditional ruler of the Oru Onyerubi Ancient Kingdom as at 2022 is HRM Eze Ralph Ukachi Ogbonna in whom is conferred with the title of Oru 1 of Oru Onyerubi. History When Mazi Odugbo Ajonu was ejected by his neighbours at Olori, he settled at a non-occupied area, there he begot Mazi Ututu. Mazi Ututu was nicknamed Oru, hence the present Ndi Oru (translates to Mazi Oru's family). Ndi Oru as well as the other families are well noted for their bravery, like their fore father, Odugbo. They formed an alliance with Amaoba Ime, Ikputu, Ogbuebulle, Abam and other distant families. Ndi Oru was formerly known as Umu Ututu, hence som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent National Electoral Commission (Nigeria)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the electoral body which oversees elections in Nigeria. It was established in 1998 shortly before Nigeria's transition from military to civilian rule. 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 Actio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umuogele
Umuogele is a town in Abia State, Nigeria. Umuogele is one of the communities that make up Amuda Isuochi. For administrative purposes, Ugwu na Agbo and Umuetuo units are used by the people. The area is represented by Senator Uche Chukwumerije. There are several streams within walking distance that provide water. The government also created a well. The terrain is sloping and prone to erosion Erosion is the action of surface processes (such as Surface runoff, water flow or wind) that removes soil, Rock (geology), rock, or dissolved material from one location on the Earth's crust#Crust, Earth's crust and then sediment transport, tran .... Nearby is Iyi Okoroahor Falls, a tourist destination. References Towns in Abia State {{AbiaNG-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umuahala
Umuahala is a village in Ukwa West local government area, Abia State, Nigeria Nigeria, 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 in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, .... References Populated places in Abia State Villages in Igboland {{AbiaNG-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aro Ngwa
Aro Ngwa is an Igbo people, Igbo community in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, in Abia State of Nigeria. It is a suburb of Aba, Abia, Aba, a commercial centre in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. The nearest major city is Aba, Nigeria, Aba in Nigeria. References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abala-Ibeme
Abala-Ibeme or Abala is a village in Obingwa local government area in Abia State, Nigeria Nigeria, 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 in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, .... References Populated places in Abia State Villages in Igboland {{AbiaNG-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abayi Okoroato
Abayi Umu-okoroato is a city in Obingwa local government area of Abia State, Nigeria. History Abayi Okoroato is domiciled in Obingwa, Abia State, South-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The village is made up of eight Kindreds: * Umu-Uje * Umu-Onyeike * Umu-Alioha * Umu-Imegwu * Umu-Atali * Umu-Naocha * Umu- Diji * Umu-Nwagbaghioso The current estimated population of Abayi Okoroato is put at 56,426 inhabitants. The area populace made up of people from the Ngwa sub-division of the Igbo ethnic group. The Ngwa dialect of the Igbo Language is commonly spoken in the area while the religion of Christianity is widely practiced in the area. Popular festivals held in Obingwa LGA include the New Yam festival. Economy Trade is an important aspect of the economy of Abayi Okoroato with the area hosting markets such as Ahia Eke market where a plethora of commodities are bought and sold. Farming is also a key feature of the economic activities undertaken by the people of Abayi Okoroat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umuogele Ntigha
Umuogele Ntigha is one of the villages that make up the Avoh Na Ogele autonomous community of Ntigha, Abia State, Nigeria. See also * List of villages in Abia State This is a list of INEC Polling Units in Abia State, Nigeria organised by local government areas of Nigeria, local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes in Nigeria, postal codes also given). By postal code Below is a list of ... References Towns in Abia State Populated places in Abia State {{AbiaNG-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umudike
Umudike is a semi-urban settlement in Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area in Abia State, Nigeria. It is about 11 kilometers southeast of Umuahia, the state's capital city. It is home to the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture and the National Root Crops Research Institute. Umudike is composed of two autonomous communities which are Umudike and Umudike Ukwu. The town is surrounded by other neighbouring communities in which it shares its common beliefs and socio-cultural ethics with. They include; Umuariaga, Amaoba, Amawom, Nnono, Ndoro and Ahuwa. These towns accommodate about 40% of students from the Michael Okpara University. History The word 'Umudike' translates to 'descendants of Dike' from Igbo. The progenitor of Umudike, Dike was a descendant of Mazi Awom who begot nine children namely: Mazi Ija (Mgbaja), Mmiri (Agbommiri), Obia (Umuobia), Chukwu (Mbachukwu), Kamanu (Mbakamanu), Aga (Agah), Ishiara (Mbaisara), Ukomu (Umuokom) and Dike (Umudike). Mazi Dike begot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amawom
Amawom is a town in Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. The name is derived from two words''; Ama'' meaning location and ''Awom'' meaning farm.Mazi J. K. Okey, the President of Appeal Court Mbiopong (Chief) and Nwakudu Awazie (Councillor) for Amawom, Mazi Okoronkwo Ogwudu for Umudike, on the 5th of May, 1953 Amawom is believed to have been discovered in the 18th century. Awom Oboro and Ibeuzo Ukwu are the autonomous communities of Amawom. English and Igbo are the languages spoken in the town. History Amawom is made up of 10 villages namely; Mgbaja, Agbommiri, Umuobia, Mbachukwu, Umuokom, Mbakamanu, Mbaisara, Aga, Amaya and Aruamaeke. History had it that the present composition of Amawom has not always been so, but that the different villages migrated from different areas to the present settlement. The present harmony in culture is as a result of age long years of social and cultural interaction. In the pre-colonial days when there were still vast unoccup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Local Government Areas Of Nigeria
Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs), each administered by a local government council consisting of a chairman, who is the chief executive, and other elected members, who are referred to as councillors. Each LGA is further subdivided into a minimum of ten and a maximum of twenty wards. A ward is administered by a councillor, who reports directly to the LGA chairman. The councillors fall under the legislative arm of the local government, Local Government, the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the state governments and the federal government. Functions The functions of local governments are detailed in the Constitution of Nigeria, Nigerian constitution and include the following: * Economic recommendations to the State. * Collection of taxes and fees. * Establishment and maintenance of cemeteries, burial grounds and homes for the destitute or infirm. * Licensing of bicycles, trucks (other than mechanically propelled trucks), canoes, wheelbarrows and carts. * Esta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
