Obio-Akpor
Obio-Akpor | |
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Coordinates: 4°49′56″N 6°59′12″E / 4.83222°N 6.98667°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Rivers State |
Date created | 3 May 1989 |
Seat | Rumuodomaya |
Government | |
• Local Government Chairman | Ariolu C. George (PDP) |
• Deputy Local Government Chairman | Chinyere Agbara (PDP) |
• Governing Body | Obio-Akpor Local Government Council |
• MHAs | Martins Amaewhule (PDP) Michael O. Chinda (PDP) |
Area | |
• Total | 100 sq mi (260 km2) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 464,789 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
ZIP code | 500102 |
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Obio-Akpor is a local government area[1] in the metropolis of Port Harcourt, one of the major centres of economic activities in Nigeria, and one of the major cities of the Niger Delta, located in Rivers State, with industries and companies like Pabod Breweries, Coca-Cola Company, Indomie Company and Portharcourt Electricity Distribution Plc.[2] The local government area covers 260 km2 (100 sq mi) and at the 2006 Census held a population of 464,789. Its postal code or ZIP code is 500102. Obio-Akpor has its headquarters at Rumuodomaya and it is peopled by the Ikwerre. Obio-Akpor is also known for fisheries and aquaculture.[3]
Geography
Obio-Akpor is bounded by Port Harcourt (local government area) to the south, Oyigbo and Eleme to the east, Ikwerre and Etche to the north, and Emohua to the west. It is located between latitudes 4°45'N and 4°60'N and longitudes 6°50'E and 8°00'E.[4]
Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, with its headquarters at Rumuodumaya, popularly known as the gateway Local Government Area, because of its location. It has a land area of approximately 311.71 km2 (120.35 sq mi) and shares boundaries with Emohua, Ikwerre, Etche, Oyigbo, Eleme, Okirika, Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State and accessible by road, sea, and air transportation.
Obio/Akpor is constituted mainly by the people of Ikwerre ethnic nationality. Specifically there are four prominent Ikwerre Kingdoms that constitute the Local Government Areas, which are: Akpor, Apara, Evo and Rumueme Kingdoms.It also has an average of 2.82% growth rate which puts the population of the Local Government Area as at 2004 to be over 500,000 people.
Climate
In Obio-Akpor local government area and its adjoining neighbors, rainfall is almost predictable and follows sequence of increase towards the months of July–August before decreasing in the months of November–February.[5][6]
The month of December ushers in a relatively dry weather. This climatic condition is associated with sunshine and dry Harmattan wind. This climatic condition persists throughout the month of December and in the early weeks of January.
Geology and relief
Covering around 90 sq mi (230 km2), Obio-Akpor is generally a lowland area with average elevation below 30 metres above sea level.[citation needed] Its geology comprises basically of alluvial sedimentary basin and basement complex. The thick mangrove forest, raffia palms and light rainforest are the major types of vegetation. Due to high rainfall, the soil in the area is usually sandy or sandy loam. It is always leached, underlain by a layer of impervious pan.[citation needed]
Localities, towns and suburbs
The following localities, townships and suburbs, are within Obio-Akpor:
- Alakahia
- Atali
- Ada-George Road
- Awalama
- Choba
- Egbelu
- Elelenwo
- Eligbam
- Elimgbu
- Elioparanwo
- Eliozu
- Eneka
- Eligbolo
- Iriebe
- Mgbuesilaru
- Mgbuoba
- Mgbuosimini
- Mpakurche
- Nkpa
- Nkpelu
- Ogbogoro
- Oginigba
- Oro-Igwe
- Oroazi
- Ozuoba
- Rukpakwolusi
- Rukpokwu
- Rumuadaolu
- Rumuaghaolu
- Rumualogu
- Rumuchiorlu
- Rumudara
- Rumudogo
- Rumuekini
- Rumuekwe
- Rumueme
- Rumuepirikom
- Rumuesara
- Rumuewhara
- Rumuibekwe
- Rumuigbo
- Rumukalagbor
- Rumunduru
- Rumuobiokani
- Rumuogba
- Rumuokparali
- Rumuolumeni
- Rumuobochi
- Rumuodomaya
- Rumuoji
- Rumuokoro
- Rumuokwu
- Rumuokwachi
- Rumuokwuota
- Rumuokwurusi
- Rumuola
- Rumuolukwu
- Rumuomasi
- Rumuomoi
- Rumuosi
- Rumuoto
- Rumurolu
- Rumuwaji
- Rumuwegwu
- Trans Amadi
- Woji
Government
Obio-Akpor is one of the 8 local government areas that formed the Rivers East senatorial district. It consists of 17 electoral wards administered by the Obio-Akpor Local Government Council. The council comprises the chairman who is the chief executive of the local government area, and other elected members who are referred to as councillors. The chairman is normally elected, but can, under special circumstances, also be appointed. He or she has the duty to supervise the activities of the local government, and preside over all meetings of the council.
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Wards
Chairmen
To date, only 7 individuals have served as chairman of Obio-Akpor local government council. The list below does not include persons who have served as either a caretaker committee chairman or an administrator. For that information, see list of chairmen and caretaker committee chairmen of Obio-Akpor.
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List of chairmen:
# | Name | Position | Took office | Left office | Comments |
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1 | B.A. Worgu | chairman | May 1989 | July 1989 | Engineer |
2 | Ndumati Lawson Ndu | chairman | January 1991 | June 1991 | Chief |
3 | O.T. Weli | chairman | July 1991 | June 1993 | Engineer |
4 | L.W. Chukwu | chairman | April 1995 | April 1996 | JP |
5 | Freddy N.W. Ichegbo | chairman | April 1996 | April 1997 | Hon. |
6 | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike | chairman | 1999 | 2002 | Chief Barr. |
7 | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike | chairman | April 2004 | June 2007 | Chief Barr. |
8 | Timothy E. Nsirim | chairman | April 2008 | April 2011 | |
9 | Timothy E. Nsirim | chairman | May 2011 | November 2013 | Hon. |
Education
Colleges and universities
Obio-Akpor contains the following colleges and universities within its boundaries:
- Catholic Institute of West Africa
- Eastern Polytechnic, Rumuokwurusi
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
- Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology, Rumueme
- University of Port Harcourt, Choba
- Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt
- Rivers State University, Mile 3, Port Harcourt
- Rivers State College Science Management and Technology (RIVCOSMAT) [7]
- Nigerian Law School Port Harcourt. Dr. Nabo Graham-Douglas Campus of Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt has been commissioned, the school which was built by the administration of Governor Nyesom Wike was inaugurated on Friday 18 November, 2022 in Port Harcourt.[8]
Primary and secondary schools
The region is home to several public and private schools for both elementary and secondary education. Below is a listing of schools operating in the local government area including those managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt:
- Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School, Elelenwo
- Ash Merlyn International School, Elelenwo
- CITA International School, Rumuogba
- De World International Secondary School
- Dee Salem International School, Elelenwo
- Emilio Piazza Memorial School, Rumuigbo
- Government Secondary School, Eneka
- Jephthah Comprehensive Secondary School
- La Pierre Angulaire High School
- Liora Schools, Elelenwo
- Loretto School of Childhood, Rumuigbo
- Marygold International School, Elelenwo
- Niger Delta Science School
- Shalom International School
- St Maria Goretti's School
- St. Benedict Immaculate Canadian Academy
- The Donbridge School, Rumukwuta
- Topline Schools, Elelenwo
- Trans Amadi International School
- Oaksprings Hills School, Woji [9]
- TiTARe Academy, Rumudara
- Woodville School
- Frontlines Int’l School Woji [10]
- Brainfield Secondary School, East-West Road, Eliogbolo
- Cedar Court British International School, Airport Road, Rukpokwu
- Gafed International School, Rumuodara
- Dee Salem International School, Elelenwo
Media
Obio-Akpor is one of the major hubs for media in Rivers State.[citation needed] Elelenwo is the location of Radio Rivers 99.1, the first government-owned FM radio station in the state, and the second FM radio station to launch in Nigeria. Also headquartered in the neighbourhood is Rivers State Television whose signal is received in parts of nine states.
In October 2003, DAAR Communications Plc launched its radio and television stations which are transmitted from Choba.[11]
In 2008, Pidgin English radio station Wazobia FM 94.1 began broadcasting from its studios in Rumuosi.[12]
Still in 2008, Multimesh Group established The Family Love FM radio station transmitting from Rumuogba.[13]
Notable people
- John Azuta-Mbata, politician
- Monalisa Chinda, actress[14]
- Tonto Dike, actress[15]
- Frank Eke, former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Eze Gbakagbaka of Ikwerre II[16]
- Duncan Mighty (born 1983), musician[17]
- Daisy W. Okocha, former Chief Judge of Rivers State
- Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State[citation needed]
- Obi Wali, PhD, former distinguished senator, writer, activist[citation needed]
- Okey Wali, SAN, former president of the Nigeria Bar Association[18]
- Julius Agwu, Nigeria stand-up comedian, actor, singer and MC[19]
References
- ^ "Organisations located in Obio/Akpor Local Authority - Nigeria". www.afdevinfo.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2011.
- ^ "'Indomie Relish' Unveils in Port Harcourt Amid Pomp – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ ":: Journal of the Korean Society of International Agriculture ::". www.intagrijournal.org. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Map - Obio-Akpor (Obio/Akpor) - MAP[N]ALL.COM". mapnall.com. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP)". ESCR-Net. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Port Harcourt Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "RIVCOHSMAT". Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ Uhegbu, Stanley (18 November 2022). "NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, DR. NABO GRAHAM-DOUGLAS CAMPUS, PORT HARCOURT INAUGURATED | ELANHUB MEDIA". Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Oaksprings Hill School- Top Primary / Creche Schools in WOJI". schoolscompass.com.ng. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Frontline International Schools, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.|Best Cresche, Nursery, Primary and Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria | About Us". frontlineschools.com.ng. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ Okoh Aihe (28 October 2003). "Excitement Greets AIT's Launch in Port Harcourt". Vanguard. Retrieved 17 August 2016 – via AllAfrica.
- ^ "Wazobia FM Port Harcourt". sat-address.com. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ "Multimesh Group | Lovefm". www.multimeshgroup.com. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Monalisa Chinda". IMDb. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Tonto Dike Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "H.R.H. Eze Dr. Frank Adele Eke v. Mr. Godfrey Chizieze Ogbonda (S.C. 64/2001) [2006] NGSC 165 (08 December 2006); | Nigeria Legal Information Institute". nigerialii.org. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Duncan Mighty Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Okey Wali – Channels Television". Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Julius Agwu Archives". Vanguard News. Retrieved 13 September 2021.