Ihiala
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Ihiala is a city in Nigeria, located in the southern part of Anambra State and within the region known as Igboland. It has long served as the local administrative capital of Ihiala Local Government Area. The Local Government Area has a population of about 430,800.
Ihiala is the largest city in Ihiala Local Government Area which also consists of several other towns like
Ihiala is currently represented in the Federal House of Representatives by Honorable Ifeanyi Chudy Momah[3] The Current Oluoha of Ihiala (Traditional Ruler) is Igwe Thomas Ikenna Amuta Obidiegwu.
Economy
The Ihiala LGA's economy heavily relies on agriculture, and the region is well-known for growing a variety of crops, including vegetables, cassava, yams, and cocoyams. Additionally, the region has a thriving commercial sector and is home to a number of marketplaces, including the Nkwor Ihiala and Nkwogbe markets. Numerous banks, hotels, and other private and public institutions are located in Ihiala LGA.[4]
Boundaries
Ihiala
Climate
In Ihiala, the
Notable people
- Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, former Anambra governor. True son of Uli
- Ebuka Obi-Uchendu lawyer, former reality star on television and popular media personality. True son of Okija
- Olaudah Equiano, 18th-century African who gained freedom from slavery in the colonies, and became a prominent abolitionist in Great Britain.
- Ifeanyi Chudy Momah Politician, Lawyer, and Legislator. True son of Okija
- Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace Airlines, True son of Mbosi
- Odera Olivia Orji, actress, film director and film producer.
Engineer Mark Ezemba a robust politician and champion of Urassi state. Former Necon Chairman Ogun state. True son of Amorka , the Biafran airport hub.
References
- ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Ihiala L.G.A List of towns and villages | Nigeria Zip Codes". mycyberict.com. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
- ^ "Elected Members of the Federal House of Representatives" (PDF).
- ^ "Ihiala Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- ^ "History". ihiala. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ^ "Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Ihiala Nigeria".
- ^ Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Ihiala, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
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