Towns and Local Government Areas in Anambra state

By Orji, Somtoochukwu

A country is divided into states, and the states are broken down into local government areas for sake of administration and representation. The local government is the third tier of government; it is otherwise known as government at the grassroots. Nigeria has 36 states, and Anambra, being one of the states, has 21 local government areas. Each one of these local governments has a headquarters. The headquarters is where the office of the local government Chairman and other administrative offices are located. Here are the 21 local governments in Anambra state.

Aguata

Aguata local government area has its headquarters between Ekwulobia, a commercial town in the state, and Aguluezechukwu, a neighboring town. It is the first local government in the state to follow the alphabetical order. The local government touches Anaocha, Orumba North, and South at different ends.

Towns in Aguata local government area include Ekwulobia, Aguluezechukwu, Umuona, Nkpologwu, Akpo, Achina, Amesi, Oraeri, Uga, Igbo-Ukwu, Ezinifite, Isuofia, and Umuchu.

Anambra East

Anambra East local government area is bordered by Anambra West, Ayamelum, Awka North, Dunukofia, Oyi and Onitsha North. Anambra East consists of Otuocha, Nsugbe, Igbariam, Nando, Umueri, Aguleri, Enugwu-Otu, Enugwu-Aguleri, Eziagulu-Otu and Anam.

The headquarters is in Otuocha.

Anambra West

Anambra West is confined by Ayamelum, Anambra East, and Onitsha North. This local government covers Nzam, Umueze Anam, Umudora Anam, Igbedor, Iyiora Anam, Oroma-Etiti, Mmiata Anam, Umuoba-Abegbu Anam, Inoma-Akator, Onono Anam, Ukwalla, Umuenwelum Anam, Owelle, and Umuikwu Anam. Anambra West local government tops the rest when it comes to the landmass.

The headquarters rests in Nzam.

Anaocha

Anaocha local government area shares boundaries with Njikoka, Orumba North, Aguata, Nnewi North, Ekwusigo, Idemili North and South. Anaocha local government comprises of Agulu, Neni, Nri, Aguluzigbo, Obeledu, Ichida, Adazi-Enu, Adazi-Ani, Adazi-Nnukwu, and Akwaeze.

The headquarters is positioned in Neni.

Awka North

Awka North local government area is close to Ayamelum, Anambra East, Dunukofia, and Awka South. The towns in Awka North are Achalla, Amansea, Mgbakwu, Awba Ofemili, Amanuke, Ebenebe, Ugbene, Ugbenu, Isu Aniocha, and Urum.

The headquarters is stationed in Achalla.

Awka South

Awka South local government area is next-door neighbours with Awka North, Orumba North, Anaocha, and Njikoka. This local government accommodates Amawbia, Nibo, Nise, Umuawulu, Awka, Okpuno, Isiagu, Ezinato, and Mbaukwu.

The headquarters finds itself in Amawbia.

Ayamelum

Ayamelum local government area is next to Anambra West, Anambra East and Awka North at different ends. The local government encompasses towns like Umueje, Umuerum, Umumbo, Omor, Omasi, Anaku, Igbakwu, and Ifite Ogwari.

The local government headquarters holds in Anaku.

Dunukofia

Dunukofia local government area is surrounded by Anambra East, Awka North, Njikoka, Idemili North, and Oyi local governments. The local government consists of Ukpo, Ukwulu, Ifitedunu, Umunnachi, Nawgu and Umudioka.

The headquarters rests in Ukpo.

Ekwusigo

Ekwusigo local government area shares boundaries with Idemili South, Nnewi North and South, and Ihiala and Ogbaru local governments. The towns here are Ozubulu, Oraifite, Ichi, and Ihembosi.

The headquarters is found in Ozubulu.

Idemili North

Idemili North local government area is bounded by Idemili South, Oyi, Dunukofia, Njikoka, and Ogbaru local governments. The towns in this local government are Ogidi, Abate, Uke, Abacha, Nkpor, Umuoji, Eziowelle, Oraukwu, Obosi, and Ideani.

The local government is headquartered in Ogidi.

Idemili South

Ihiala local government area finds itself beside Ogbaru, Ekwusigo and Nnewi South local governments. The towns under this jurisdiction are Ihiala, Mbosi, Amorka, Okija, Uli, Orsumoghu, Azia, Isseke, Lilu, and Ubuluisuzor.

The local government is headquartered in Ihiala.

Njikoka

Njikoka local government area is close to Dunukofia, Awka North and South, Anaocha and Idemili North local governments.The area consists of Abagana, Abba, Nawfia, Umuriam-Nawfia, Nimo, Enugwu-Agidi, and Enugwu-Ukwu.

The headquarters is rooted in Abagana.

Nnewi North

Nnewi North local government area is bounded by Nnewi South, Idemili South, Anaocha, Aguata, and Ekwusigo local governments. The local government cover just one town which is Nnewi. The metropolis constitutes four quarters which are Uruagu, Nnewi-Ichi, Umudim, and Otolo.

Nnewi holds the headquarters.

Nnewi South

Nnewi South local government area is neighbours with Nnewi North, Idemili South, Anaocha, Aguata, Ekwusigo and Ihiala local governments. The towns found under the administration of this local government are Ukpor, Ekwulumili, Utuh, Akwaihedi, Azigbo, Unubi, Amichi, Ezinifite, Ebenator Ozulogu, and Osumenyi.

The local government is headquartered in Ukpor.

Ogbaru

Ogbaru local government area is confined by Onitsha North and South, Idemili North and South, Ihiala, and Ekwusigo local governments, at different points. The area covers Atani, Umunwankwo, Okpoko, Ogbakugba, Ochuche Umuodu, Ogwu-Ikpele, Ogwu-aniocha, Akili-Ogidi, Akili-Ozizor, Ossomala/Ossomari, Obeagwe, Ohita, Amaiyi, Umuazi, Odekpe, and Mputu.

The headquarters is located in Atani.

Onitsha North

Onitsha North local government area takes the lead in industriousness. It abuts Onitsha South, Anambra East and West, Oyi and Ogbaru local governments. Onitsha, being a popular commercial hub and the biggest town by landmass in Anambra state, has its own local government. Onitsha North local government has just one town, Onitsha.

The headquarters holds in Onitsha.

Onitsha South

Onitsha South local government area is also part of the town, Onitsha. The area is close to Onitsha North and Ogbaru local governments. Commerical activities also transpire here as Onitsha is synonymous to commerce. The districts under this jurisdiction are Ochanja, Iweka, Woliwo, Odoakpu, and Awada.

The headquarters holds in Fegge.

Orumba North

Orumba North local government area is found by Orumba South, Awka South, Anaocha, and Aguata local governments. The local government lodges Ajalli, Ufuma, Awa, Nanka, Omogho, Ndiowu, Ndiokpalaeze, Ndiokpalaeke, Amaokpala, Okpeze, Ndiukwuenu, Amaetiti, Ndikelionwu, Awgbu, Oko, and Awgbu.

The headquarters is stationed in Ajalli.

Orumba South

Orumba South local government area adjoins Orumba North and Aguata local governments. The area covers Umunze, Eziagu, Ogbunka, Ezira, Owerre-Ezukala, Akpu, Enugwu-Umuonyia, Ihite, Isulo, Nawfija, Nkerehi, Onneh, Ogboji, Umuomaku, and Agbudu.
It has its headquarters in Umunze.

Oyi

Oyi local government area takes the rear in the alphabetical list of the local governments in Anambra state. It is found by Anambra East, Dunukofia, Idemili North, and Onitsha North local governments. The area embodies Nteje, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Ogbunike, Umunya, Umunebe and Awkuzu.

The headquarters is situated in Nteje.