Andoni is a Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in Ngo-Town.[1] It has an area of over 233 km2 and a population of over 311,500 at the last census.[2] The postal code of the area is 504.[3] The current Executive Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area is Hon. Barr. Erastus Awortu.[4] Andoni shares boundaries with Khana to the North, Opobo Nkoro to the east, Bonny to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
Andoni
Obolo Ngo, Unyeada, Asarama, Ikuru, Ataba | |
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  Andoni | |
| Coordinates: 4°32′57″N 7°26′47″E / 4.54917°N 7.44639°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Rivers State |
| Date created | 1991 |
| Seat | Ngo |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Awortu Erastus (PDP) |
| • Deputy Local Government Chairman | Tema Christopher Udung (PDP) |
| • Local Government Council | Ward 1: John Timothy Bibo (PDP) Ward 2: Gideon Sylvanus Paul (PDP) Ward 3: Solomon A. Anyangwung (PDP) Ward 4: Benjamin James Ekprikpo (PDP) Ward 5: Gogo Nmeme Ikuru (PDP) Ward 6: Sheila Jacob Nte (PDP) Ward 7: Oguiko Israel Iyo (PDP) Ward 8: Thomas George Amini (PDP) Ward 9: Ronyem Atajit Urang (PDP) Ward 10: Allen Inomo (PDP) Ward 11: Beatrice Patterson (PDP) |
| Area | |
| • Land | 90 sq mi (233 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 311,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Economy and development. edit
The Local government has been ages strives on an agrarian economy with nimble footing on fish, shrimp, and crop farming. From Oyorokoto which is incidentally referred to as the biggest fishing port in the west Africa, to Okoroboile to Ngo,[5] Asarama, and Ataba, the people of the area are toiled in fish farming and sea food harvesting. The creeks, beaches, and aquatic and terrestrial wildlife[6] are some of the peculiarities of the local government area.
Andoni Unity Carnival edit
The Andoni unity carnival[7] is a five-days amusing annual event in the local government area, the event is organised to showcase the culture of the people of the area in the month of December to end up at the first week in January. The event is sparked with activities like boat regatta,[8] Coconut festival, beach Carnival and more. Andoni local government is the only area in Rivers State, where you can spot Elephants,[9] also other sea mammals like Dolphins, as well as turtles, crocodiles and other wild creatures.
Ijok-irin Festival edit
List of past chairmen edit
- Chief Hon. Ibiamu Ikanya
- Hon. Godson Dienye
- Hon. Monwon Etete
- Hon. Fynface Ayaye
- Hon. Mrs. Emilia Nte[10]
- Chief (Barr.) Erastus Awortu DSSRS
See also edit
References edit
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- ^ "It could be a Long Haul as Secondus Fights to Save his Political Career". thesouthernexaminer.com. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ Oluokun, Ayo. "Rivers 2023: Andoni LG Chair kick-starts mobilization for registration of voters -". The NEWS. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ Onukwugha, Anayo (2023-12-22). "I Won't Go Back On Oath To Protect, Defend Rivers People – Fubara". Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "That Rivers LGA's Move to Conserve Wildlife (Nigeria)". Save the Elephants. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Andoni Bubbles with Unity Carnival - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Rivers Community Turning into Tourism Hub, Attracts Global Prominence - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ Sunday, Ochogwu (2021-08-06). "Rivers LG declares wild elephants, others as endangered species, says sudden appearance calls for concern". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Council Plans Isiodum, Unyeada Link Road". :::...The Tide News Online:::... 2010-05-26. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
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