Njaba
About
Njaba is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Nnenasa. It covers an area of 84 square kilometres and had a population of 143,485 at the 2006 census. The area takes its name from the Njaba River, which rises in Isu and flows down to Oguta Lake. The local government is responsible for collecting licence fees and for functions such as public health, pre-school, primary and adult education, town planning, waste disposal, local transportation and roads maintenance. It is bounded by Oru East, Isu, Mbaitoli, Orlu and Nkwerre local government areas.
History
Njaba was formed from the initial letters of the Njaba River, which originates in the north-western part of Isu and flows to Oguta Lake. On May 27, 1980, the area was created as part of the Isu Local Government Area by Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who was head of the civilian government at the time.
Source: Wikipedia: Njaba
Key Facts
State
Imo State
Headquarters
Nnenasa
Chairman
Vitalis Ugo Obi
Established
May 27, 1980
Area
84 km²
Population
143,485 (2006 census)