Local Government Area · Imo State

Nkwerre

About

Nkwerre is a town and one of the Local Government Areas in Imo State, in the South-East of Nigeria. Its population was placed at 80,270 at the 2006 population census, over an area of 38.447 square kilometres. The area is known for its thick vegetation, which is supposed to prevent soil erosion, although it is prone to erosion.

History

The community that gave the local government area its name was known for its indigenous technology of blacksmithing ingenuity, which earned it the name "Nkwerre Opia Egbe", meaning "Nkwerre, the manufacturer of gun". In 2015, Hezekiah University was built in Nkwerre, Ishiala Umudi.

Source: Wikipedia: Nkwerre

Key Facts

State

Imo State

Chairman

Emmanuel Chiedozie Chukunyere

Area

38.447 km²

Population

80,270 (2006 census)