Ayamelum | |
|---|---|
  Ayamelum | |
| Coordinates: 6°33′13″N 6°59′13″E / 6.55361°N 6.98694°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 207.6 sq mi (537.7 km2) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 225,400 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (420/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Ayamelum is a local government area (LGA) in Anambra state, in the southeastern part of Nigeria with headquarters in Anaku. The towns that make up the local government are Anaku, Umueje, Omasi, Igbakwu, Umumbo, Omor, Umuerum, and Ifite Ogwari. Ayamelum’s area is situated at the border between Enugu state and Anambra state.[2] The communities in the area are notable for food production.
The LGA has economic and agricultural potential that can generate funds and create employment.[3] Anaku, Ifite ogwari, Umumbo and Omor in Ayamelum are noted for their rice production. Thus, the community benefits from the Lower Anambra-Imo River Basin Development authority which enhances its agricultural activities.[4] However, Ayamelum has no access road. The only entrance to the LGA is Otuocha-Anaku-Adani federal road, which has been in a terrible state. This lack of infrastructure prevents residents from taking their food products to towns and cities.[4]
- ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Ayamelum Local Government Area – Channels Television". Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- ^ "Anambra 2021: George Moghalu Meets Stakeholders of Ayamelum Local Government Area". Vanguard News. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- ^ a b "No road to Anambra's food basket". The Sun Nigeria. 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2022-03-13.