Obio-Akpor
LGA in Rivers State, Nigeria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
Obio-Akpor | |
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Coordinates: 4°49′56″N 6°59′12″E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Rivers State |
Date created | 3 May 1989 |
Seat | Rumuodomaya |
Government | |
• Local Government Chairman | Ariolu C. George (PDP) |
• Deputy Local Government Chairman | Chinyere Agbara (PDP) |
• Governing Body | Obio-Akpor Local Government Council |
• MHAs | Martins Amaewhule (PDP) Michael O. Chinda (PDP) |
Area | |
• Total | 100 sq mi (260 km2) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 464,789 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
ZIP code | 500102 |
The city covers 260 km2 (100 sq mi) 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]