Idemili South is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. The headquarters is Ojoto secretariate which was built by Hon Sylva . G. Abasilim the first elected council chairman and was commissioned by Prof Audu Ogbe when he was the People's democratic party National chairman and this was done under Gov. Mbadinuju Chimaroke [3] and the estimated number of people is 159,631.[4] The towns that make up the local government are Akwu-Ukwu, Alor, Awka-Etiti, Ojoto, Nnokwa, Oba and Nnobi.[5] It is part of the Greater Onitsha Metropolis.
Idemili South
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local government |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.7 sq mi (102.9 km2) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 294,700 |
| • Density | 7,400/sq mi (2,900/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| P.o.Box | [2]
434112, 434115, 434111, 434113, 434012, 434116, 434017, 434116, 434117, 434114. |
| Area code | 434 |
| Website | http://idemilisouthlg.com.ng/idemili/ |
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Geography
editThe River Idemili flows through the 700 square kilometer territory of the Idemili South Local Government Area. With an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, the LGA has two different seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Idemili South LGA experiences a 69 percent average humidity level and an 11 km/h average wind speed.[6]
Economy
editFarming is a key economic activity in Idemili south LGA with crops such as vegetables, cassava, yam, and rice cultivated in the area. The LGA also hosts several markets such as the Afor Nnobi market and the Ezeihulu market. Idemili South LGA also hosts a number of hotels, banks, and publicly and privately owned institutions.[7]
Schools
editHere is the list of secondary schools in Idemili South Local Government Area:
- John Secondary School, Akwu-Ukwu
- John Science & Technical College, Alor
- Girls' Secondary School, Alor
- Girls' Secondary School, Awka-Etiti
- St. Joseph's Seminary Special Science School, Awka-Etiti
- Our Lady's Secondary School, Nnobi
- Community Secondary School, Nnobi
- Community Sec. School, Nnokwa
- Unity Secondary School, Nnokwa
- Ave Maria Sec. School, Nnokwa
- St. Stephens Sec. School, Nnokwa
- Girls' Secondary School, Oba
- Merchants of Light Sec. School, Oba
- Boys' Secondary School, Ojoto
- Girls' Secondary School, Ojoto
- Okigbo Memorial Sec. Sch, Ojoto
- Glory Royal Academy Secondary School, Awka-Etiti
- Fr. Paul's Memorial Secondary School Awka-Etiti.
Notable people
editReferences
edit- ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ https://www.nigeriapostcode.com/location/anambra/idemili-south/
- ^ "Anambra State Enrolment Centres". National Identity Management Commission. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
- ^ "Idemili South Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
- ^ Ovat, Michael (2023-06-18). "Idemili South Council boss advocates clean, green environment in Anambra". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Idemili South Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Idemili South Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN ANAMBRA STATE[permanent dead link] dated July 21, 2007; accessed October 4, 2007
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