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Ngor Okpala

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Ngor Okpala
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CountryNigeria
StateImo State
Government
 • RepresentativeObinna Egu
 • Local Government ChairmanChika Ibekwe [1]
Area
 • Total
217 sq mi (561 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
159,932
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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Ngor Okpala is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. It’s headquarters is in Umuneke Ngor, and is said to have originated from Ama-Asaa. It is bounded by Ihiagwa, Owerri and Umuahia, and connects to Abia and Rivers states respectively. With a land area of 561 km², it is the largest local government area in Imo State. The current executive chairman is Chika Ibekwe.[2][3]

Climate

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With a predominantly cloudy climate, the temperatures typically ranges from 20°C to 33°C. The area usually experiences an average humidity of 57% and a precipitation level of about 61%. Winds are generally light, blowing at around 5 km/h. During the wet season, the weather is usually warm, sometimes overcast and humid. In the dry season, it tends to be hot, muggy, and partly cloudy.[2]

Towns and communities

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The various towns situated in Ngor Okpala include Eziala, Obike, Logara/Obiangwu, Ntu, Ihite, Nnorie/Ohekelem and Eziama. It consists of the following communities: Nguru, Umuowa, Obiangwu, Ntu, Alulu, Amala, Alatia, Ikem, Oburu, Obokwe, Eziama, Ohekelem, Nnorie, Umuhu, Ihite-Okwe, Obike, Elelem, Umuohiagu, Imerienwe, Nguru-Umuaro, Orishieze, Upe, Ama-asaa, Umuekwune, Logara, Umukabia-Ogodo.[2]

Transport

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The Imo Airport (officially Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport) is situated in Ngor-Okpala.[4]

Education

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The main secondary school is the Secondary Commercial School.[5][6]

Religion

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Ngor Okpala is a christian locality with several catholic and pentecostal churches.[2]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "ISIEC Officially Declares 2024 Imo LG Election Results in Unprecedented APC Sweep". Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  2. ^ a b c d admin (2020-11-21). "NGOR OKPALA IN IMO STATE - Towns to Villages". Retrieved 2025-01-31.
  3. ^ admin (2024-09-22). "ISIEC Officially Declares 2024 Imo LG Election Results in Unprecedented APC Sweep". GrassrootReporters. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
  4. ^ "Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | SKYbrary Aviation Safety". skybrary.aero. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
  5. ^ Rapheal (2022-06-11). "Foremost Ngor Okpala builder and mentor goes home". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  6. ^ "Imo State Ministry of Education". ministryofeducation.im.gov.ng. Retrieved 2023-04-15.