{"id":73260,"date":"2022-04-28T14:29:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T13:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/?p=73260"},"modified":"2022-04-28T14:29:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T13:29:50","slug":"list-of-local-governments-in-abia-state-and-their-postal-codes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/list-of-local-governments-in-abia-state-and-their-postal-codes\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Local Governments in Abia State and their Postal Codes"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are 17 local governments in Abia State, and each has its unique characteristics. Like every other State, Abia’s local government areas are administered by the local government council. These councils are in the third tier of government in Nigeria and are headed by a chairman alongside other elected members known as councilors.<\/p>\n
While the number of local governments in each state may vary, they have similar functions outlined in Nigeria’s constitution. Also, each of these local governments has an identification number known as a postal code or zip code. They are means of identification included in a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail. In this article, we discussed all the local government areas in Abia State, their headquarters, and postal codes.<\/p>\n
Covering 23km squared, Aba North comprises towns and villages such as Eziama-Urata, Ogbo, Umuola-Egbelu, Ogbo, Uratta, Osusu, Umuokoji, Umuola-Egbelu, and Umuola-Okpulor. The majority of its inhabitants are members of the Igbo ethnic group. The local government is home to the popular Ariara International Market, which is one of the biggest markets in Africa, and its major economic activity is trading.<\/p>\n
Aba South local government is situated in the middle town of Aba and consists of the following popular towns; Ohabam, Akoli, Umuagbai, Amanfuru, Umumba, Asaeme, Asaokpuja, Eziukwu, Ihieorji, Nnetu, Ndiegoro, Asaeme, and others. Aba South is majorly a commercial local government that houses the New Market located along Ngwa road.<\/p>\n
Arochukwu is a city and also a local government area in Abia State. It covers 524 square kilometers Arochukwu is the third largest local government in Abia State. It comprises towns and villages such as Amodu, Abuma, Nkpakpi, Ugwo ogo, Obijoma, Amasa, Ugbo, Atani, and Oro. The area houses the Afor Arochukwu market and the Central Market Arochukwu. Their economic activity is farming crops like maize, cassava, and yam.<\/p>\n
Bende local government is made up of towns and villages, including Alayi, Amaoba, Obuohia, NkpaItumbauzo, Ngwu, Mbukwa, Umuh-Ezechi Amadiaba, and Nditoli. The area has a rich agricultural heritage and is famous for cultivating crops such as cassava, cocoyam, and yam.<\/p>\n
A popular landmark in the local government is the Arochukwu Agbama Cave in Amankalu Alayi. Also, Bende is home to the State-owned oil palm plantation.\u00a0The area is rich in minerals such as Gold, Salt, laterite gravel, and Limestone. Besides agriculture, they also engage in hunting and blacksmithing.<\/p>\n
Ikwuano comprises about 52 towns and villages, including Nkwoachara, Afaranta, Oboro, Ibere, Ameke, Ariam Usaka, Omuegwu, Ubakala, Oloko. The area is best known for its agricultural activities on palm oil\/carnal, broom, basket, cassava, okra, yam, etc.<\/p>\n
It houses the Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, prestigious Government Collage Umuahia, and The National Crop Research Institute. Other important economic activities of the people include craftsmanship, hunting, and wood carving.<\/p>\n