Ekwusigo
Ekwusigo | |
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.0 sq mi (132.1 km2) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 225,800 |
| • Density | 4,400/sq mi (1,700/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Ekwusigo is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Ozubulu, Oraifite, Ichi and Ihembosi.[2]
History
[edit]The Ekwusigo local government area is in the southeast of Nigeria, in the state of Anambra, with its administrative center in the town of Ozubulu. Ekwusigo local government area is made up of the following villages and towns: Ubulu uno, Oraifite, Ozubulu, Ubulu uku, Ihembosi, Ichi, and Omambara.The majority of the people living in the Ekwusigo local government are Igbos, making up the majority of the area's population. Igbo and English are widely spoken in the region, and Christianity is the only religion that is practiced by everyone in the local government area. The Uzoiyi festival and the new yam festival are two popular festival events held in the Ekwusigo local government area, while the Nigerian Post Office in Ozubulu is one of the LGA's significant features.[3]
Geography
[edit]Ekwusigo local government area witnesses two major seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The LGA includes a variety of rivers and an average temperature of 26°C. The area's average humidity is set at 85%, while the average wind speed is 13 km/h.[4]
Economy
[edit]Ekuwusigo local government area well renowned for cultivating a variety of crops, including maize, yams, cassava, and cocoyams. The region has a number of markets, including the Ichi central market. The LGA also has significant manufacturing, welding, and fishing industries.[5][4]
Schools
[edit]Here is the list of secondary schools in Ekwusigo Local Government Area:
- Community Secondary School, Ichi
- Union Secondary School, Ichi (Gss)
- Community Secondary School, Ihembosi
- Boys' Secondary School, Oraifite
- Girls' Secondary School, Oraifite
- Community Secondary School, Ozubulu
- Girls Secondary School, Ozubulu
- Zixton Secondary School, Ozubulu
Notable people
[edit]- Azuka Okwuosa – former Anambra State Commissioner for Works and Transport.
- (Sir Emeka Offor) - CEO, Chrome Oil Nigeria
- Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha - Nollywood Actor / Producer
Outstanding youths like
- (Engr Michael Nwosu)-
References
[edit]- ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Ekwusigo Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Ekwusigo Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ a b "Ekwusigo Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Ekwusigo Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN ANAMBRA STATE[dead link] dated July 21, 2007; accessed October 4, 2007
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