Aguata is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria,[1] with its headquarters in Aguata. A major part of the headquarters falls into the town of Aguluezechukwu, while a smaller part falls into Ekwulobia.[2][3][4]
Aguata | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Nickname: The Orient Colossus | |
  Aguata Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°01′0″N 7°05′0″E / 6.01667°N 7.08333°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Local Government | Aguata |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Local Government Chairman | Chibueze Ofobuike |
| Area | |
• Total | 195 km2 (75 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[citation needed] | |
• Total | 370,172 |
| • Density | 1,898/km2 (4,920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC 1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 422xxx |
| Area code | 046 |
| Website | aguata |
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Economy
editIn this region, subsistence farming is a common economic activity, and the Eke and Nkwo marketplaces serve as platforms for the interchange of a wide range of commodities and services. Numerous businesses, such as hotels, banking institutions (particularly microfinance banks), and other enterprises are located in the Aguata LGA.[5]
Ekwulobia
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Ekwulobia, the largest town in Aguata, is expanding rapidly to a population of about 100,000 people. It is the major commercial town in the area. Most Nigerian commercial banks maintain their branches there. It also boasts a small sized stadium, a federal prison (part of which falls into Ezinifite), and a major market, Eke Market. Several new agricultural factories[6] established around Ekwulobia town have also attracted workers. Ekwulobia is also a major transit hub from which travellers can connect to other far-flung cities in Nigeria. There is public transport that runs from Ekwulobia daily to Onitsha, Nnewi, Awka, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, and Abakaliki, among other places.
In the area of hospitality business, the town has a few hotels, such as Orthon Palace Hotels,[7] and in recent times, the Chicago Hotel, Vonic Hotel and resort,[8] and Logart Hills Hotel. All these and many other features have made Ekwulobia attractive to visitors.
Ekwulobia People's Assembly is the mother union of all branches of Ekwulobia People's meetings, both at home and abroad, even among the diaspora, with the Lagos branch being the strongest of all the unions.
Climate
editIn Aguata, the dry season is muggy and partially cloudy, and the climate is warm all year round. The wet season is overcast. The average annual temperature ranges from 17 to 30 degrees Celsius, rarely falling below 13 or rising over 31.[9][10]
Other towns in Aguata L.G.A
editProminent natives
edit- Chukwuma Soludo – economics professor and former governor and chairman of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria.[11] He is the incumbent governor of Anambra State.
- Chukwuemeka Ezeife – former Governor of Anambra State
- Eucharia Okwunna – former representative for Aguata in the Nigerian House of Representatives
Culture
editThe famous 'Awuka' masquerade of Aguluezechukwu and 'Nkpokiti Ije Enu Dance' are noted for their unique dance steps and have won accolades in Anambra State.[12]
References
edit- ^ "List of Local Governments in Anambra State". nigerianfinder.com. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Official Anambra State Government Website for Aguata Local Government". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "History of Aguata Local Government". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Adeleke, Dr. Wale. "Brief history of Aguata – Aguata". NaijaSky. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Aguata Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Ekwulobia | African Culture and Traditional Blog | Page 2". olivernwokedi.wordpress.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Orthon Palace Hotels Ekwulobia - Ekwulobia, Anambra, Nigeria - Lodging". Retrieved 13 May 2016 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Vonic Hotel and Resort « HEYHOTELS.COM.NG". heyplaces.com.ng. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Aguata Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) – Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Aguata". meteoblue. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Olanrewaju Oguntoyibo: Chukwuma Soludo and the race to 2014 – The ScoopNG". The ScoopNG. 19 March 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ Prince Amaechi Peterkin Okafor (2 May 2014), Aguluezechukwu Ownned Masquerade, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 13 May 2016