Obingwa

Obingwa local government area is domiciled in Abia state, Sout-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Mgboko and the LGA is made up of several towns and villages such as Mgboko-Amiri, Ahiaba, Mgboko, Ndiaka, Ala-ukwu, Abayi, Mgboko, Ndiaka, Ala-ukwu, A kuma-Imo, and Ibeme. The current estimated population of Obingwa LGA is put at 169,426 inhabitants with the vast majority of the area’s populace made up of people from the Ngwa sub-division of the Igbo ethnic group. The Ngwa dialect of the Igbo language is commonly spoken in the area while the religion of Christianity is widely practiced in the area. Popular festivals held in Obingwa LGA include the New Yam festival.

GEOGRAPHY OF OBINGWA

Obingwa LGA covers a total area of 395 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 27 degrees centigrade. The LGA experiences two distinct seasons which are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average humidity level in Obingwa LGA is put at 60 percent.

ECONOMY OF OBINGWA

Trade is an important aspect of the economy of Obingwa LGA with the area hosting several markets such as the Ehere Modern market where a plethora of commodities are bought and sold. Farming is also a key feature of the economic activities undertaken by the people of Obingwa LGA with crops such as yam, cassava, cocoyam, and vegetables grown in large quantities within the area.