Mbaitoli
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
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Mbaitoliⓘ is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Nwaorieubi (or Nworieubi). It has an area of 204 km2 (79 sq mi) and a population of 327,000.[2] The postal code of the area is 461.[3] Mbaitoli is divided into 9 autonomous communities with 12 INEC wards. The principal occupations of these communities are farming and handicrafts.[4]
Culture and festivals
Most of its festivals like the Mmanwu festival and Okorosha festival are held during the December holidays.[citation needed] Many towns and villages are also involved and participate in Oghu festival. Akata Afara is one village in Afara that participate in Ekeleke cultural festival.[5]
Ekeleke Dancing Group which is performed by Umuomezume kindred Ofekata, Orodo on every Eke day starting from April to first week of June.[6]
Communities and villages
Notable people
- Osita Iheme — actor
- Kiliwi Nwachukwu — Nigerian fighter
- Saint Obi — actor
- Leo Stan Ekeh — Nigerian businessman