Adavi, Nigeria

Adavi is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria, adjoining Edo State in the south and the state capital Lokoja in the north. Its headquarters is in the town of Ogaminana near the A123 highway in the southwest of the area at7°36′05″N 6°12′01″E.

Adavi
LGA
Adavi Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 7°40′N 6°27′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Kogi State
Headquarters	Ogaminana
Government
• Local Government Chairman	Rasheed Bashiru Okatengwu
Area
• Total	718 km2 (277 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	202,194
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	264
ISO 3166 code	NG.KO.AD

It has an area of 718 km² and a population of 202,194 at the 2006 census.^[1]

The postal code of the area is 264.^[2]

The inhabitants of Adavi are predominantly Ebira. They also speak Ebira language. Among their favourite staple foods are Igorigo (Beniseed), Ipapara (melon), Akara-etupa (groundnut cake), Iya (Pounded Yam), Apaapa (Beans Cake).

People

Adavi is the birthplace of Nigerian politician and businessman, Khalifa Abdulrahaman Okene. Also from Adavi was former Nigerian Senator, Pius Lasisi Jimoh.