Obio-Akpor Explained

Official Name:Obio-Akpor
Settlement Type:LGA
Module:
Wikidata:yes
Zoom:8
Marker:village
Pushpin Map:Nigeria#Africa
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Nigeria
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Rivers State
Seat:Rumuodomaya
Leader Title:Local Government Chairman
Leader Name:Ariolu C. George (PDP)
Leader Title1:Deputy Local Government Chairman
Leader Name1:Chinyere Agbara (PDP)
Leader Title2:Governing Body
Leader Name2:Obio-Akpor Local Government Council
Leader Title3:MHAs
Leader Name3:Martins Amaewhule (PDP)
Michael O. Chinda (PDP)
Established Title:Date created
Established Date:3 May 1989
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:260
Population As Of:2006
Population Total:464,789
Timezone:WAT
Utc Offset:+1
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:500102

Obio-Akpor is a Local Government Area[1] in the metropolis of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is one of the major centres of economic activities in Nigeria, and one of the major cities of the Niger Delta region, with industries and companies like Pabod Breweries, Coca-Cola Company, Indomie Company and Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company.[2]

The city covers and at the 2006 Census held a population of 464,789. Its postal code or ZIP code is 500102. Obio-Akpor has its secretariat and City hall at Rumuodomaya.

Obio-Akpor is constituted mainly by the people of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality.

Obio-Akpor is also known for fisheries and aquaculture.[3]

Geography

Obio-Akpor is bounded by Port Harcourt (local government area) to the south, Oyigbo and Eleme to the east, Ikwerre and Etche to the north, and Emohua to the west. It is located between latitudes 4°45'N and 4°60'N and longitudes 6°50'E and 8°00'E.[4]

Obio-Akpor, is popularly known as the gateway city, because of its location. It has a land area of approximately 311.71km2 and shares boundaries with Emohua, Ikwerre, Etche, Oyigbo, Eleme, Okirika, Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State and accessible by road, sea, and air transportation.

Specifically, there are four prominent Ikwerre Kingdoms that constitute the Local Government Areas, which are: Akpor, Apara, Evo and Rumueme Kingdoms. It also has an average of 2.82% growth rate which puts the population of the Local Government Area as at 2004 to be over 500,000 people.

Climate

In Obio-Akpor, rainfall is almost predictable and follows sequence of increase towards the months of July–August before decreasing in the months of November–February.[5] [6]

The month of December ushers in a relatively dry weather. This climatic condition is associated with sunshine and dry Harmattan wind. This climatic condition persists throughout the month of December and in the early weeks of January.

Geology and relief

Covering around 90mi2, Obio-Akpor is generally a lowland area with average elevation below 30 metres above sea level. Its geology comprises basically of alluvial sedimentary basin and basement complex. The thick mangrove forest, raffia palms and light rainforest are the major types of vegetation. Due to high rainfall, the soil in the area is usually sandy or sandy loam. It is always leached, underlain by a layer of impervious pan.

Localities, towns and suburbs

The following localities, townships and suburbs, are within Obio-Akpor:

Government

Obio-Akpor is one of the 8 local government areas that formed the Rivers East senatorial district. It consists of 17 electoral wards administered by the Obio-Akpor City Council. The council comprises the mayor who is the chief executive of the city, and other elected members who are referred to as councillors.

The mayor is normally elected. However, under special circumstances, the mayor can be appointed. The mayor oversees the activities of the city, and preside over meetings of the council.

Wards

  • Choba (ward)
  • Elelenwo (3b)
  • Oro-Igwe (ward)
  • Ozuoba-Ogbogoro
  • Rukpokwu (ward)
  • Rumueme (7a)
  • Rumueme (7b)
  • Rumueme (7c)
  • Rumuigbo (8a)
  • Rumukwuta (8b)
  • Rumuodara (ward)
  • Rumuodomaya (3a)
  • Rumuokoro (ward)
  • Rumuokwu (2b)
  • Rumuolumeni (ward)
  • Rumuomasi (ward)
  • Woji (ward)

Mayor

To date, only 7 individuals have served as Mayors of Obio-Akpor city council. The list below does not include persons who have served as either a caretaker committee chairman or an administrator. For that information, see list of chairmen and caretaker committee chairmen of Obio-Akpor.

List of chairmen:

Name Position Took office Left office Comments
1 B.A. Worgu chairman May 1989 July 1989 Engineer
2 Ndumati Lawson Ndu chairman January 1991 June 1991 Chief
3 O.T. Weli chairman July 1991 June 1993 Engineer
4 L.W. Chukwu chairman April 1995 April 1996 JP
5 Freddy N.W. Ichegbo chairman April 1996 April 1997 Hon.
6 chairman 1999 2002 Chief Barr.
7 chairman April 2004 June 2007 Chief Barr.
8 Timothy E. Nsirim chairman April 2008 April 2011
9 Timothy E. Nsirim chairman May 2011 November 2013 Hon.

Education

Colleges and universities

Notable colleges and universities include:-

Primary and secondary schools

The region is home to severalpublic and private schools for both elementary and secondary education. Below is a listing of schools operating in the local government area including those managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt:

Media

Obio-Akpor is one of the major hubs for media in Rivers State. Elelenwo is the location of Radio Rivers 99.1, the first government-owned FM radio station in the state, and the second FM radio station to launch in Nigeria. Also headquartered in the neighbourhood is Rivers State Television whose signal is received in parts of nine states.

In October 2003, DAAR Communications Plc launched its radio and television stations which are transmitted from Choba.[11]

In 2008, Pidgin English radio station Wazobia FM 94.1 began broadcasting from its studios in Rumuosi.[12]

Still in 2008, Multimesh Group established The Family Love FM radio station transmitting from Rumuogba.[13]

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Organisations located in Obio/Akpor Local Authority - Nigeria . www.afdevinfo.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20110903094804/http://www.afdevinfo.com/htmlreports/lor/lor_ni_10_15.html . 2011-09-03.
  2. Web site: 'Indomie Relish' Unveils in Port Harcourt Amid Pomp – THISDAYLIVE . 2023-04-28 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  3. :: Journal of the Korean Society of International Agriculture :: . 2023-04-28 . www.intagrijournal.org. 10.12719/KSIA.2020.32.2.120 . 225796832 .
  4. Web site: Map - Obio-Akpor (Obio/Akpor) - MAP[N]ALL.COM ]. 2023-05-05 . mapnall.com.
  5. Web site: Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) . 2023-04-28 . ESCR-Net . en.
  6. Web site: Port Harcourt Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark . 2023-04-28 . weatherspark.com . en.
  7. Web site: Uhegbu . Stanley . 2022-11-18 . NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, DR. NABO GRAHAM-DOUGLAS CAMPUS, PORT HARCOURT INAUGURATED ELANHUB MEDIA . 2023-04-29 . en-GB.
  8. Web site: RIVCOHSMAT . 2023-04-29 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Frontline International Schools, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.Best Cresche, Nursery, Primary and Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria About Us . 2023-04-29 . frontlineschools.com.ng.
  10. Web site: Oaksprings Hill School- Top Primary / Creche Schools in WOJI . 2023-04-29 . schoolscompass.com.ng.
  11. News: Okoh Aihe. Excitement Greets AIT's Launch in Port Harcourt. Vanguard. AllAfrica. 28 October 2003. 17 August 2016.
  12. Web site: Wazobia FM Port Harcourt. 16 August 2016. sat-address.com.
  13. Web site: Multimesh Group Lovefm . 2022-05-19 . www.multimeshgroup.com.
  14. Web site: Julius Agwu Archives. 2021-09-13. Vanguard News. en-US.
  15. Web site: Monalisa Chinda. 2021-09-13. IMDb. en.
  16. Web site: Tonto Dike Archives. 2021-09-13. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
  17. Web site: H.R.H. Eze Dr. Frank Adele Eke v. Mr. Godfrey Chizieze Ogbonda (S.C. 64/2001) [2006] NGSC 165 (08 December 2006); Nigeria Legal Information Institute]. 2021-09-13. nigerialii.org.
  18. Web site: Duncan Mighty Archives. 2021-09-13. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
  19. Web site: Okey Wali – Channels Television. 2021-09-13.