Ogwashi Ukwu

Ogwashi-Ukwu
Official seal of Ogwashi-Ukwu
Nickname: 
Adaigbo Nshiagu
Ogwashi-Ukwu is located in Nigeria
Ogwashi-Ukwu
Ogwashi-Ukwu
Coordinates: 6°10′59.06″N 6°31′27.72″E / 6.1830722°N 6.5243667°E / 6.1830722; 6.5243667
CountryNigeria
StateDelta State
Government
 • ObiObi Ifechukwude Chukuka Okonjo 2nd
Population
 • Total50,234
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
National languageIgbo

Ogwashi Ukwu, sometimes spelt as Ogwashi-Uku, is an Igbo town in Delta State, Nigeria.[1] Located west of the state capital Asaba, it is the headquarters for the Local Government Area, Aniocha South.[2] The population of Ogwashi-Ukwu is about 50,234.[citation needed]. However, its number has increased vastly and keeps increasing. It is an Anioma region of Delta State which is home to the Igbo-speaking people of Delta State. Its natives are the Enuani people, who are predominantly farmers and fishers. [citation needed]The villages in Ogwashi-Ukwu include Ikelike (the original inhabitants), Umu Dei, Azungwu, Agidiase, Agidiehe, Ogbe Akwu, Ishekpe, Ogbe Onicha, Ogbe Ubu, Ogbe Ani and Umu-okwe.[3]

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  2. ^ "Dailytrust News, Sports and Business, Politics | Dailytrust". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
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