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Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni (also written as Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni) is a
The Ancient Traditional Stool of the Area is the, Oba of Ogbaland, The Nze-Obi of Egbema Kingdom and the Awor of Ndoni howeverso, recently, The Eze Egi of Egi Kingdom in Ogbaland was also adopted and elevated to First-Class Status joining the former as revered traditional institutions in the LGA.
From the Local Government, it is easy to Journey to the famous Onitsha World market through River Niger. The Local Government has vast arable and fertile land for Agricultural and industrial uses.
Population
The Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni Local Government Area is named after the three respective tribes who inhabit this territory, the
The indigenes are renowned as great farmers and fishermen, with a rich cultural history.[3]
The area has produced prominent sons and daughters, including: Dr. Peter Odili, (former Governor of Rivers State), Professor Ngozi Odu, (first ever female deputy Governor of Rivers State coming from ONELGA), Late Chief Godspower Ake, Professor Claude Ake, Senator Francis John Ellah, The Hon. Victor Igwe Masi (former Minister for Works and Minister of Finance), Chief Ibe Eresia Eke (who was the first LGA chairman after the creation of Onelga from old Ahoada LGA), Chief Oris Onyiri, Agnes Okoh, Felix A. Obuah (PDP politician), Hon. Emmanuel Nwabrije, the Oba of Ogba Land, HRM Nnam Chukwumela Obi, Ambassador Chief C.D. Orike, The Osanakpo family notable as industrialist and within the business & legal circle, Prof. A. Wokocha, Senator Wilson Asinobi Ake, Senator F.J.Ellah, Matthew L. Onyije,[4][5] Prince (Dr.) Shedrack Akolokwu, Mr Valentine Odili Akponor (Jnr), Kanayo C. Johnson (Human Resource Personnel in RG Holding Int'l Ltd, Roche Imo Palm Ltd), Hon. Christian Ahiakwo, Dr. (Mrs) Grace Akolokwu, Prince Uche Nnam Obi, Shedrack Chukwu, Hon. Emmanuel Nwabrije, Olisa Akponor(CEO Bridgeport Support Services), Pona (Musician), KING STUNNA (musician), Chief William Ododo Oputa(Director of Marina Hotel, Onitsha) and Peter Paul(Olisanekwu Nduka) of Nismindisi Investment Group, Nigeria are from Ndoni area of the LGA, Stanley Nwabali (Super Eagles goalkeeper).
Social-cultural life: the three ethnic groups find in the local government has different cultures, languages, and behaviour. they have a different colorful festival with masquerades. they entertain visitors and organise different social gathering. they are good in wrestling and football. Production: The Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area is one of the largest oil and gas producers in Rivers State.
Secondary Schools
- Idu Comprehensive High School, Idu Obosiukwu [6]
- Community Secondary School Obagi [7]
- Community Girls Secondary School Omoku [8]
- Egbema Government School, Okwuzi [1]
- Community Secondary School Aggah Community [9]
Markets
References
- ^ "Ogba / Ebgema / Ndoni / Ahoada West Constituency". AfDevInfo. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ "Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni « HEYPLACES.COM.NG". heyplaces.com.ng. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ^ Okoh, Lize. "A Guide to the Indigenous People of Nigeria". Culture Trip. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ^ Rivers State Newspapers Corporation-Eminent Persons of Rivers State (2013)
- ^ Okoronkwo U- The Artist Journal Vol.2 (2018)
- ^ "Idu Comprehensive High School Idu Obosiukwu". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Community Secondary School,, Obagi". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Community Girls Secondary School, Omoku". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Community Secondary School Aggah Community". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Omoku Timber Market {Ahoada Road} - WorldPlaces". nigeria.worldplaces.me. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Omoku Market - Omoku - WorldPlaces". nigeria.worldplaces.me. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
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Rivers State Newspapers Corporation- Eminent Persons of Rivers State (2013)