Ukwa West

Ukwa West is a Local Government Area in Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Oke Ikpe.

Ukwa West
LGA
LGA location in Nigeria (highlighted in red)
Country Nigeria
StateAbia State
CapitalObehie
Area
 • Total105 sq mi (271 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total88,555
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

It has an area of 271 km2 and a population of 88,555 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 452.[1]

Economy

The local government is the only crude oil producing area in Abia state. Its oil-producing communities include: Owaza, Uzuaku, Umuokwor, Umuahala and Umuorie, amongst others.

The local government is divided into three main political groups; Ipu Group, Asa Group and Ozar Group. It practice what is called rotational leadership. Ipu West is one of the political Wards in it. Though it is the only (crude oil) producing area in Abia State, but some of its communities and wards are lacking the basic amenities, such as good roads, electricity, good health centers and schools. Asa and Ogwe group, including Asa North Wards and ozar, are lacking roads and security. Though, there exist economic hubs in almost all the towns example is the Afor Ogwe Market.

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References
  1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.


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