Njikoka
Njikoka | |
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| Motto: United we stand | |
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Local Government Chairman | Mr Clems Aguiyi[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.6 sq mi (84.4 km2) |
| Population (2022)[2] | |
• Total | 211,500 |
| • Density | 6,500/sq mi (2,500/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Njikoka is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government include Abagana, Abba, Enugwu-Agidi, Enugwu-ukwu, Nawfia and Nimo, with Abagana being it’s headquarters.[3] Njikoka falls under the Anambra North senatorial district in Anambra State.[4][5] As at the 2006 census, this LGA has a total population of 148,394 people.[6]
Geography
[edit]The local government region of Njikoka has an average temperature of approximately 26 degrees Celsius and an average humidity level of about 71 percent. The local government region contains numerous rivers and tributaries, and it receives an estimated 2600 mm of precipitation annually.[7]
Economy
[edit]A number of markets, including the Enugwu-Agidi International Timber Market, are held in the Njikoka LGA, which has a thriving commerce industry. Rice, yams, cocoyams, and cassava are just a few of the numerous crops that are grown in the region. Additionally, the Njikoka LGA is home to a number of hotels, banks, businesses, and recreational areas that support the local economy.[8]
Schools
[edit]Here is the list of secondary schools in Njikoka Local Government Area:
- Community Secondary School, Nawfia
- Girls Secondary School, Abagana
- Nnamdi Azikiwe Secondary School, Abagana
- Ide Girls' Secondary School, Enugwu Ukwu
- St. Michael's Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Nimo
- Girls Secondary School, Nimo
- St. Joseph Girls Secondary School, Nimo
- Community Secondary School, Abba
- Government Technical College, Enugwu Agidi
- Girls Secondary School, Enugwu Agidi
- Okutalukwe Community Secondary School, Enugwu-Ukwu
- Comprehensive secondary school, Nawfia
- Community secondary School, Nawfia
- busy international secondary school nimo[By Ndiukwu smart2010]
- Stella Marris Secondary School, Abagana ,[9]
References
[edit]- ^ https://nigerianleaders.com/local-government-areas-anambra-state-chairmen/
- ^ "Anambra State: Subdivision". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "List of Local Government Areas in Anambra State with Headquarters". Xplorer.ng. 2024-11-09. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Anambra Senatorial Districts". Centre for Community and Rural Development. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division (States and Local Government Areas) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Njikoka Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List". nigeriapostal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Njikoka Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "::Schools List". ppsscanambra.net. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN ANAMBRA STATE[permanent dead link] dated July 21, 2007; accessed October 4, 2007
State capital: Awka | ||
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