Eastern Obolo

Eastern Obolo is a local government area found in Akwa Ibom state, Southsouth Nigeria. The LGA has its headquarters in the town of Okoroete and comprises several towns and villages which include Ikonta, Otuwene, Umauka, Akpabom, Atabrikang, Kampa, Amadaka, and Obionga. The major tribal sub-divisions in the LGA are the Iko, the Okoroete, and the Andoni. The population of Eastern Obolo LGA is put at 169,202 inhabitants with the major language spoken in the area being the Obolo dialect. Christianity and traditional religion are the major religions in Eastern Obolo while the popular landmarks in the area include the Eastern Obolo Refinery.

GEOGRAPHY OF EASTERN OBOLO

Eastern Obolo local government area occupies a total area of 117,008 square kilometres and has the Obolo river running through the area. The LGA has large forest reserves and has an average annual temperature of 26 degrees centigrade. The area witnesses two major seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons with the humidity of the area is put at 91 percent.

ECONOMY OF EASTERN OBOLO

A number of crops are grown in the Eastern Obolo LGA and these include coconut, kolanut, and rubber. The LGA also has a massive coconut oil processing plant. Fishing is a major occupation of the people of Eastern Obolo with the area’s many rivers and tributaries being rich in seafood. Eastern Obolo LGA is also rich in mineral resources such as crude oil and natural gas with the area hosting a mini crude oil Refinery.