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Ekwusigo

Ekwusigo
LGA
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Country Nigeria
StateAnambra State
Government
 • TypeLocal Government
 • Local Government ChairmanMr James Chimezie Obi[1]
Area
 • Total
51.0 sq mi (132.1 km2)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Total
225,800
 • Density4,400/sq mi (1,700/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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Ekwusigo is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Ozubulu, Oraifite, Ichi and Ihembosi.[3] Ekwusigo falls under the Anambra South senatorial district in Anambra State.[4] ,[5]

History

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The Ekwusigo local government area is in the southeast of Nigeria, Located in the state of Anambra, with its administrative center in the town of Ozubulu.[6] Ekwusigo local government area is made up of the following villages and towns: Ubulu uno, Oraifite, Ozubulu, Ubulu uku, Ihembosi, Ichi, and Omambara.The majority of the people living in the Ekwusigo local government are Igbos, making up the majority of the area's population. Igbo and English are widely spoken in the region, and Christianity is the only religion that is practiced by everyone in the local government area. The Uzoiyi festival and the new yam festival are two popular festival  events held in the Ekwusigo local government area, while the Nigerian Post Office in Ozubulu is one of the LGA's significant features.[7] ,[8] As at the 2006 census, this LGA has a total population of 158,429 people.[9]

Geography

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Ekwusigo local government area witnesses two major seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The Local Government includes a variety of rivers and an average temperature of 26°C. The area's average humidity is set at 85%, while the average wind speed is 13 km/h.[10] ,[11]

Economy

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Ekuwusigo local government area well renowned for cultivating a variety of crops, including maize, yams, cassava, and cocoyams. The region has a number of markets, including the Ichi central market. The LGA also has significant manufacturing, welding, and fishing industries.[12][10]

Schools

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Here is the list of secondary schools in Ekwusigo Local Government Area:

  • Community Secondary School, Ichi
  • Union Secondary School, Ichi (Gss)
  • Community Secondary School, Ihembosi
  • Boys' Secondary School, Oraifite
  • Girls' Secondary School, Oraifite
  • Community Secondary School, Ozubulu
  • Girls Secondary School, Ozubulu
  • Zixton Secondary School, Ozubulu
  • Oraifite community secondary school ,[13] ,[14]

Notable people

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  • Engr. Michael Nwosu - An engineer

References

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  1. ^ https://nigerianleaders.com/local-government-areas-anambra-state-chairmen/
  2. ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  3. ^ "Ekwusigo Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  4. ^ "Anambra Senatorial Districts". Centre for Community and Rural Development. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  5. ^ Admin (2018-07-31). "Ekwusigo LGA postal/zip codes (Anambra State)". Postcode. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  6. ^ "List of Local Government Areas in Anambra State with Headquarters". Xplorer.ng. 2024-11-09. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  7. ^ "Ekwusigo Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  8. ^ "EKWUSIGO: About Ekwusigo". EKWUSIGO. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  9. ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division (States and Local Government Areas) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  10. ^ a b "Ekwusigo Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  11. ^ "Ekwusigo (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  12. ^ "Ekwusigo Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  13. ^ "::Schools List". ppsscanambra.net. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  14. ^ "::Schools List". ppsscanambra.net. Retrieved 2025-06-29.


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