Ikwuano

Ikwuano
Ikwuano
Motto: 
Onye Ahala Nwanneya
Ikwuano is located in Nigeria
Ikwuano
Ikwuano
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 5°26′N 7°34′E / 5.433°N 7.567°E / 5.433; 7.567
Country Nigeria
StateAbia State
Headquarters:Isiala Oboro
Created1991
Government
 • TypeDemocratic
 • Local Government ChairmanDr. Anthony Nwaubani
 • Local Government Deputy ChairmanHon. Awuwa Lucky Chibuikem
Area
 • Total
281 km2 (108 sq mi)
Elevation
122 m (400 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
200,800
 • Density710/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
440
Area code440
ISO 3166 codeNG.AB.IK
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Ikwuano is a Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in Isiala Oboro. The name 'Ikwuano' etymologically indicates that there are four different ancient kingdoms that make up the community called Ikwuano. These include Oboro, Ibere, Ariam/Usaka and Oloko.[2]

The postal code of the area is 440.[3] It is one of the five Local Government Areas that make up the Abia Central Senatorial District.[4] As at 2024, the executive chairman is Dr. Anthony Nwaubani.[5] Obi Aguocha currently serves as the Federal Representative representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives.[6] The member representing Ikwuano State Constituency at the Abia State House of Assembly is Engr. Boniface Isienyi.[7]

  1. ^ "Abia State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  2. ^ Nwosu, Philip (2022-10-26). "2022 Ikwuano day: Chief Nzeribe, others boost building project in Lagos". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  3. ^ opeinfobase (2022-06-10). "Local Government Areas In Abia State And Their Population". infomediang.com. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  4. ^ "Ikwuano LGA". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  5. ^ Nwakanma, Sunday (2024-11-04). "Otti swears in Abia's 17 LG chairmen". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  6. ^ Egobiambu, Emmanuel (2023-06-08). "NASS Leadership: LP Member-Elect Backs APC's Zoning Arrangement". Channels TV. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  7. ^ Ledger, Daily (2023-03-22). "2023: Uke Felicitates With Isienyi, ASHA member-elect". Daily Ledger. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-06-20.