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Ikwuano Postal Codes — Abia (Abia)
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Ikwuano is located in Abia
Description of Ikwuano, Abia
Ikwuano is a Local Government Area situated in Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in Isiala Oboro. The name 'Ikwuano' etymologically indicates that there are 4 different ancient kingdoms that made up the community. These ancient kingdoms include Oboro, Ibere, Ariam/Usaka, and Oloko. The postal code of the local government area is 440. Ikwuano L.G.A is one of the five local government areas that make up the Abia Central Senatorial District.
History of Ikwuano
Ikwuano local government was among the new local government areas that were created on the 27th of August 1991 when the Ex-President General Ibrahim Babangida's Administration created Abia State from the old Imo State. The local government was carved out of the defunct Ikwuano-Umuahia of the Old Imo State. This present Ikwuano Local Government Area was once part of the Bende Division in the then Southern Province that was created by the British Colonial Government as part of their “Divide and rule” system of government and administration, this occurred towards the beginning of the 19th Century. It was as early as the time that Calabar was the capital of Nigeria before the seat of government was later moved to Lokoja, then later to Lagos, and presently now in Abuja in the central region of Nigeria.
Economy of Ikwuano
Ikwuano local government, vegetation area is predominantly lowland rainforest, which makes the land suitable for growing cassava, maize, yam, cashew, and ginger. This has led to the area becoming one of the major suppliers of food for Abia State. It is also known to be the food basket of Abia State.
Farming is one of the key economic activities of the Ikwuano people with the planting of crops such as yam, melon, oil palm, cassava, and okro grown in the area. The area also has markets where a variety of commodities are sold and bought. They include Ahia Ndoro and the Ariam Market. Other important economic engagements of the Ikwuano people are craftsmanship, hunting, and wood carving.