Ivo

Ivo local government area is in Ebonyi state, South-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Isieke. The LGA is made up of several towns and villages such as Ishiagu, Akaeze, Obinagu-Ishiagu, Amanonye, Nzerem, Isieke, Ameke, and Ihie. The estimated population of Ivo LGA is put at 141,980 inhabitants with the majority of the area’s dwellers being members of the Igbo ethnic division. The Igbo language is widely spoken in the area while Christianity is the most practiced religion in the area. Popular festivals held in Ivo LGA include the Ikeji and the Isiechera masquerade festivals while important landmarks in the LGA include the Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu and the Crushed Rocks Industries Limited.

GEOGRAPHY OF IVO

Ivo LGA witnesses two distinct seasons which are the rainy and the dry seasons. The area has an average temperature of 27 degrees centigrade while the average wind speed in the LGA is 11 km/h.

ECONOMY OF IVO

Ivo LGA has a rich agricultural heritage and is known for the abundant production of a variety of crops such as yam, rice, maize, cocoyam, and cassava. The area is also rich in mineral deposits such as limestone. Other important economic activities engaged in by the people of Ivo LGA include pottery and trade.