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.

Ikwuano
LGA and town
Motto:  onye ahala nwanneya
Ikwuano
Coordinates: 5°26′N 7°34′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Abia State
Area
• Total	108 sq mi (281 km2)
Population  (2006)
• Total	137,993
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

The postal code of the area is 440.[1] It is one of the five LGAs that make up the Abia Central Senatorial District.[2] As at 2022, the executive chairman is Stephen Mpamugo.

History

Ikwuano LGA was among the new local government areas that were created on 27 August 1991 when the General Ibrahim Babangida's Administration created Abia State from the old Imo State.[3] It was carved out of the old Ikwuano-Umuahia of the Old Imo State.

Geography

It has an area of 281 km² and a population of 137,993 at the 2006 census. It is made up of about 60 villages and communities. It lies between the latitudes 5 24lN and 5 30lN and between the longitudes of 7 32lE and 7 37lE.[4]

Economy

The vegetation of the area predominantly lowland rainforest, which makes it suitable for growing yam, cassava, maize, cashew and ginger. This has led to the area becoming a major supplier of food for Abia State.[4]

Notable people

• Buchi Atuonwu, Nigerian reggae gospel artist
• Ashley Nwosu, Nollywood actor
• Kenneth Omeruo, Nigerian footballer
• CJ Ujah, British athlete
• Augustine Ukattah, Nigerian politician

See also

• List of villages in Abia State

References