Isuikwuato
Isuikwuato is a local government area in Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. It has an estimated population of over 50,000 people. Isuikwuato has natural resources such as iron ore and kaolin.[1] Oil lines flow through Isuikwuato and there have been cases of burst pipe which have had severe effects on the local economy and environment. The major cash crops are palm oil and cassava.[2] Isuikwuato is also home to Abia State University Uturu.
Isuikwuato people are predominantly Christians. Catholic, Anglicans, Presbyterians and Methodists dominate other denominations, but denominations such as Assemblies of God have increased in number. The Isuikwuato Christian Organisation (ISUCCO) has helped to evangelise the communities.
Notable people
- Azubuike Ihejirika, Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR (Born 13 February 1956) was a Nigerian Soldier and former Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff, COAS
- Ikenna Uchechi Ogbonna, An Author of Stranger Man And Our Land, Love of God and Brainwave
- High Chief H. Nd Duroha, Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Ugonwanne Oru Ahiara, Ugonna n'Obayi,Odogwu Imenyi.
- Chief Mrs. Ogbeyealu May Williams first female Commissioner for Women Affairs & Youth Development Abia State from Isuikwuato
- Mazi Charles Ohuabunwa (Ohu) - An Illustrator of Children Books & Artist. Won Gold Plaque at the Biennale of Illustrations Bratislava (BIIB ’83) in Czechoslovakia
References
Coordinates: 5°32′N 7°29′E / 5.533°N 7.483°E / 5.533; 7.483
Nigeria