Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni
Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni | |
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LGA | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Rivers State |
Date created | 1991 |
Seat | Omoku |
Area | |
• Total | 626 sq mi (1,621 km2) |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni (also spelled Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni) is a Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, with its capital at Omoku. It is part of the Ogba / Ebgema / Ndoni / Ahoada West constituency of the Nigerian House of Representatives.[1]
Population
The Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area is named after the three respective Igbo subgroups who inhabit this territory, the latter of whom are a pure stock of the Ndokwa nationality, who are located in Delta State.
The indigenes are renowned as great farmers and fishermen, with a rich cultural history. The area has produced prominent sons and daughters, including Agnes Okoh, Felix Obuah (PDP politician), The Osanakpo family notable as industrialist and within the business & legal circle, Olisa Akponor(CEO Bridgeport Support Services), Young Stunna (musician) and Victor Masi (former Minister for Finance, Nigeria).
References
- ↑ "Ogba / Ebgema / Ndoni / Ahoada West Constituency". AfDevInfo. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
Coordinates: 5°20′30″N 6°39′20″E / 5.34167°N 6.65556°E