Awka South
About
Awka South is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Anambra State, Nigeria, made up of nine towns: Amawbia, Awka, Ezinato, Isiagu, Mbaukwu, Nibo, Nise, Okpuno and Umuawulu. It lies in the Anambra North senatorial district. Its three major streets are Zik Avenue, Works Road and Arthur Eze Avenue. The area's economy is based largely on farming, with yam, maize, cocoyam and cassava grown in sizable amounts, and markets such as the Eke market in Nibo draw traders. The LGA is also home to Nnamdi Azikiwe University and a number of secondary schools.
History
In the past, the people of Awka South LGA were well known for blacksmithing. Today they are respected among the Igbo people of Nigeria for their technical and business skills.
Source: Wikipedia: Awka South
Key Facts
State
Anambra State
Headquarters
Awka
Chairman
Chinedu Okafor
Area
164.2 km²
Population
270,300