Nnewi South

Nnewi south local government area is situated in Anambra state, South-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Ukpor. Towns and villages that make up Nnewi South LGA include Ezinifite, Utuh, Ebenator, Osumenyi, Amichi, Unubi, Ekwulumili, and Azigbo. The estimated population of Nnewi south LGA is put at 218,717 inhabitants with the vast majority of the area’s populace made up of members of the Igbo ethnic group. The Igbo language is commonly spoken in the LGA while the religion of Christianity is widely practiced in the area. Important festivals held in Nnewi South LGA include the Ofala festival while notable landmarks in the LGA include the Unubi Microfinance Bank Limited.

GEOGRAPHY OF NNEWI SOUTH

Nnewi South LGA has an average temperature of 26 degrees centigrade and has several rivers and streams flowing through its territories. The LGA witnesses two major seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average humidity level in Nnewi South LGA is put at 72 percent while the total precipitation in the area is estimated at 2550 mm of rainfall per annum.

ECONOMY OF NNEWI SOUTH

Nnewi south LGA is an industrialized locality and hosts several manufacturing companies which produce a wide variety of commodities. Trade also flourishes in Nnewi south LGA with the LGA hosting several markets such as the Eke Osu and Abanitor markets where a variety of commodities are available for purchase. Nnewi south LGA also hosts several banks, hotels, relaxation spots, government institutions, and privately owned firms which contribute significantly to the economy of the LGA.