Ikwuano

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.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Ikwuano
Settlement.native_name: Ikwuano
Settlement.settlement_type: LGA
Settlement.motto: Onye Ahala Nwanneya
Settlement.pushpin_map: Nigeria
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Nigeria
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: 25px Nigeria
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Abia State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Headquarters:
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Isiala Oboro
Settlement.government_type: Democratic
Settlement.leader_title1: Local Government Chairman
Settlement.leader_name1: Dr. Anthony Nzeribe Nwaubani
Settlement.leader_title2: Local Government Deputy Chairman
Settlement.leader_name2: Hon. Awuwa Lucky Chibuikem

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Wikidata facts

Population: 137993
Area: 281

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postal code: 440101–440114
inception: 1991-00-00

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Contents

History
Women's War of 1929
Culture
Geography
Demographics
Climate
Economy & Agriculture
Villages grouped according to clans
Autonomous communities
Traditional rulers
Executive Chairmen (1992-till date)
Educational Institutions
Notable people
See also
References

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