Ihiala

Ihiala local government area is found in Anambra state which is domiciled in the Southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The LGA is bordered by parts of Imo state and by the Ogbaru, Ekwusigo, and Nnewi south LGAs of Anambra state. Towns and villages that make up Ihiala LGA include Okija, Isseke, Orsumoghu, Mbosi, Azia, Amorka, Ubuluisiuzor, Lilu, and Uli. The estimated population of Ihiala LGA is 183,077 inhabitants with the vast majority of the area’s inhabitants being members of the Igbo ethnic group. The Igbo language is widely spoken in the area while the religion of Christianity is predominantly practiced in the LGA. Notable festivals held in Ihiala LGA include the New Yam festival while notable landmarks in the area include the campus of the Anambra state University in Uli and the Anambra state School of Nursing.

GEOGRAPHY OF IHIALA

Ihiala LGA falls under the Tropical climate and witnesses two distinct seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average temperature of the area is 26 degrees centigrade while the humidity level of the LGA is at an average of 71 percent. The total precipitation of Ihiala LGA is at an average of 2250 mm of rainfall per annum.

ECONOMY OF IHIALA

Farming is an important feature of the economy of Ihiala LGA with the area known for the cultivation of a number of crops such as vegetables, cassava, yam, and cocoyam. The area also has a vibrant trade sector and hosts several markets such as the Nkwor Ihiala and the Nkwogbe markets. Ihiala LGA also hosts a number of Banks, Hotels,and private and public institutions.

HISTORY OF IHIALA

Ihiala LGA was created in the year 1976.