Aniocha South
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Aniocha South | |
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 Interactive map of Aniocha South | |
  Aniocha South | |
| Coordinates: 6°08′N 6°29′E / 6.133°N 6.483°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Delta State |
| Headquarters | Ogwashi Ukwu |
| Area | |
• Total | 335 sq mi (868 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 140,604 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| National language | Enuani Igbo |
Aniocha South is a Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Ogwashi-Uku.[1]
Communities in the LGA are Abah Unor, Adonte, Ashama, Egbudu-Akah, Ejeme-Aniogor, Ejeme-Unor, Ewulu, Isheagu (comprising Onuiyi, Atuakpai and Obikwere), Ogwashi Uku (comprising Oloh, Isah, Azagba, Igbudu), Nsukwa, Ubulu-Okiti, Ubulu-Ukwu, Ubulu-Unor, Ukwu-Oba and Umute[citation needed]. This LGA has a total population of 142,045 people as at the 2006 census.[2]
Major occupations are farming, and fishing (especially in Ewulu, Isheagu and Ejeme Aniogor)[citation needed].
The predominant agricultural activities in the area include oil palm plantations in Nsukwa, Ubulu Uku, and Ashama. A rubber plantation operates in Egbudu-Akah, and animal husbandry is practiced in Ubulu-Unor.
Transport
These communities are linked by good road networks, most of which are tarred. Metalled roads are yet to reach Adonte, Ewulu and Ukwu-Oba. River ports in Ewulu and Isheagu link the LGA to other others and States on the Niger River.[citation needed]
Notables
Notable personalities who hail from Aniocha South as a Local Government Area include:
- Chief T. O Obichie
- Chief Joel Nzemeke Ilomechine (Odoziani 1 of Ashama)
- Maj. Gen. Cyril C. Iweze rtd. (Former ECOMOG Commander) [citation needed] from Isheagu
- Isaac Ekene Ilomechine (Dir. ICT, DTGH - Son of Chief J.N Ilomechine)
- Charles Odii - Director General SMEDAN
- Raph Uwechue, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Late Chief C.N. Anumonwo (Iyase of Ogwashi Ukwu)
- Shirley Obichie
- Peter Konyegwachie
- Chief Van J Nwoko
- Prof Okonjo
- Mr A.O Iloka, Agbobu
- Late Chief P.O.C. Ozieh
- Chief G.N. Enujeko (Odoziani 1 of Ubulu-Uno)
- Rev. Dr. Patrick Anwuzia
- Prof. Emma Osamor (former Minister of Police Affairs)
- Commissioner of Police Haz Iwendi
Obi Agbogidi Alfred Oloome Okolie is the oldest reigning monarch in the world, from Aniocha-South. The first in his line, the Obi of Egbudu-Akah, was crowned on 12 February 1946.[3]
Amenities
Attractions include various festivals, Ngozeg hotels, and Adeke Restaurants.[citation needed]
