Ukwa East
LGA in Abia State, Nigeria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ukwa East is a Local Government Area located in Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Akwete. Ukwa East is bordered by Akwa Ibom State and Rivers States.
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Ukwa East
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Country | Nigeria |
State | Abia State |
Capital | Akwete |
Government | |
• Local Government Chairman | Chuks Wabara |
• Local Government Deputy Chairman | Eric Ugbor |
Area | |
• Total | 110 sq mi (280 km2) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 83,865 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Secretary to the Local Government | Emmanuel Shebbs |
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It has an area of 280 km2 and a population of 58,865 at the 2006 census. It has 10 political wards recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a body that conducts national elections for Nigeria and 14 political wards recognised by the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, a body that conducts elections for Abia State. Ukwa East shares Azumini border with Akwa Ibom State.[1]
The postal code of the area is 452.[2]