Ngor Okpala
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| leader_name1 = Chika Ibekwe {{Cite web | url = https://grassrootreporters.ng/2024/09/22/isiec-officially-declares-2024-imo-lg-election-results-in-unprecedented-apc-sweep/ | title = ISIEC Officially Declares 2024 Imo LG Election Results in Unprecedented APC Sweep | access-date = 2025-02-03}}
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Ngor Okpala is a Local Government Area in Imo State located in the eastern part of Nigeria. It is headquartered in Umuneke Ngor, and is said to have originated from Ama-Asaa. It is bounded by Ihiagwa, Owerri and Umuahia, and connects to Abia and Rivers states respectively. With a land area of 561 km², it is the largest local government area in Imo State. The current executive chairman is Chika Ibekwe.{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2020-11-21 |title=NGOR OKPALA IN IMO STATE - Towns to Villages |url=https://www.townstovillages.com/ngor-okpala-in-imo-state/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2024-09-22 |title=ISIEC Officially Declares 2024 Imo LG Election Results in Unprecedented APC Sweep |url=https://grassrootreporters.ng/2024/09/22/isiec-officially-declares-2024-imo-lg-election-results-in-unprecedented-apc-sweep/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=GrassrootReporters |language=en-US}}
Climate
With a predominantly cloudy climate, the temperatures typically ranges from 20°C to 33°C. The area usually experiences an average humidity of 57% and a precipitation level of about 61%. Winds are generally light, blowing at around 5 km/h. During the wet season, the weather is usually warm, sometimes overcast and humid. In the dry season, it tends to be hot, muggy, and partly cloudy.
Towns and communities
The various towns situated in Ngor Okpala include Eziala, Obike, Logara/Obiangwu, Ntu, Ihite, Nnorie/Ohekelem and Eziama. It consists of the following communities: Nguru, Umuowa, Obiangwu, Ntu, Alulu, Amala, Alatia, Ikem, Oburu, Obokwe, Eziama, Ohekelem, Nnorie, Umuhu, Ihite-Okwe, Obike, Elelem, Umuohiagu, Imerienwe, Nguru-Umuaro, Orishieze, Upe, Ama-asaa, Umuekwune, Logara, Umukabia-Ogodo.
Transport
The Imo Airport (officially Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport) is situated in Ngor-Okpala.{{Cite web |title=Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport {{!}} SKYbrary Aviation Safety |url=https://skybrary.aero/airports/dnim |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=skybrary.aero}}
Education
The main secondary school is the Secondary Commercial School.{{Cite web |last=Rapheal |date=2022-06-11 |title=Foremost Ngor Okpala builder and mentor goes home |url=https://sunnewsonline.com/foremost-ngor-okpala-builder-and-mentor-goes-home/ |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Imo State Ministry of Education |url=http://ministryofeducation.im.gov.ng/ |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=ministryofeducation.im.gov.ng |language=en}}
Religion
Notable people
- Matthew Nwogu, Politician
- Obinna Egu, Politician
- Henry Okoroji (born 1984), Footballer
- Kelechi Eke (Ichie Ihemba 1), Film director
- Enyinna Nwigwe, Actor, producer and entrepreneur
References
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{{LGAs and communities of Imo State}}
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