Aguata is a
Local Government Area
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in
Anambra State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in Aguata. A major part of the headquarters falls into the town of
Aguluezechukwu, while a smaller part falls into
Ekwulobia.
Economy
In this region,
subsistence farming
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is a common economic activity, and the Eke and Nkwo marketplaces serve as platforms for the interchange of a wide range of commodities and services. Numerous businesses, such as hotels, banking institutions (particularly microfinance banks), and other enterprises are located in the Aguata LGA.
Ekwulobia
Ekwulobia, the largest town in Aguata, is expanding rapidly to a population of about 100,000 people. It is the major commercial town in the area. Most Nigerian commercial banks maintain their branches there. It also boasts a small-sized stadium, a federal prison (part of which falls into Ezinifite), and a major market, Eke Market. Several new agricultural factories established around Ekwulobia town have also attracted workers. Ekwulobia is also a major transit hub from which travellers can connect to other far-flung cities in Nigeria. There is public transport that runs from Ekwulobia daily to
Onitsha
Onitsha ( or simply ''Ọ̀nị̀chà'') is a city on the eastern bank of the Niger River, in Anambra State, Nigeria. Onitsha along with various cities and towns in southern Anambra State, northern Imo State and neighboring Delta State on the we ...
,
Nnewi,
Awka,
Port Harcourt
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,
Lagos
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,
Abuja
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,
Enugu
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, and
Abakaliki, among other places.
In the area of hospitality business, the town has a few hotels, such as Orthon Palace Hotels, and in recent times, the Chicago Hotel, Vonic Hotel and resort, and Logart Hills Hotel. All these and many other features have made Ekwulobia attractive to visitors.
Ekwulobia People's Assembly is the mother union of all branches of Ekwulobia People's meetings, both at home and abroad, even among the diaspora, with the Lagos branch being the strongest of all the unions.
Climate
In Aguata, the dry season is
muggy and partially cloudy, and the climate is warm all year round. The wet season is overcast. The average annual temperature ranges from 17 to 30 degrees
Celsius
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, rarely falling below 13 or rising over 31.
Other towns in Aguata L.G.A
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Ekwulobia
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Akpo
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Achina
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Uga
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Igbo-Ukwu
Igbo-Ukwu ( English: ''Great Igbo'') is a town in the Nigerian state of Anambra in the south-central part of the country. The town comprises three quarters namely Obiuno, Ngo, and Ihite (an agglomeration of 4 quarters) with several villages wi ...
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Isuofia
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Umuchu
* Aguluezechukwu
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Ezinifite
* Ikenga
* Amesi
* Oraeri
* Umuona
* Nkpologwu
Prominent natives
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Chukwuma Soludo – economics professor and former governor and chairman of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He is the incumbent governor of Anambra State.
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Chukwuemeka Ezeife – former Governor of Anambra State
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Eucharia Okwunna – former representative for Aguata in the Nigerian House of Representatives
Culture
The "Awuka" masquerade of Aguluezechukwu and 'Nkpokiti Ije Enu Dance' are noted for their unique dance steps and have won accolades in Anambra State.
References
External links
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{{LGAs and communities of Anambra State
Local Government Areas in Anambra State
Local Government Areas in Igboland