Ngor Okpala

Ngor Okpala is a Local Government Area in Imo State located in the eastern part of Nigeria. It is headquartered in Umuneke Ngor, and is said to have originated from Ama-Asaa. It is bounded by Ihiagwa, Owerri and Umuahia, and connects to Abia and Rivers states respectively. With a land area of 561 km², it is the largest local government area in Imo State. The current executive chairman is Chika Ibekwe.^[2][3]

Ngor Okpala
LGA
Country	Nigeria
State	Imo State
Government
• Representative	Obinna Egu
• Local Government Chairman	Chika Ibekwe [1]
Area
• Total	217 sq mi (561 km2)
Population  (2006)
• Total	159,932
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

Climate

With a predominantly cloudy climate, the temperatures typically ranges from 20°C to 33°C. The area usually experiences an average humidity of 57% and a precipitation level of about 61%. Winds are generally light, blowing at around 5 km/h. During the wet season, the weather is usually warm, sometimes overcast and humid. In the dry season, it tends to be hot, muggy, and partly cloudy.^[2]

Towns and communities

The various towns situated in Ngor Okpala include Eziala, Obike, Logara/Obiangwu, Ntu, Ihite, Nnorie/Ohekelem and Eziama. It consists of the following communities: Nguru, Umuowa, Obiangwu, Ntu, Alulu, Amala, Alatia, Ikem, Oburu, Obokwe, Eziama, Ohekelem, Nnorie, Umuhu, Ihite-Okwe, Obike, Elelem, Umuohiagu, Imerienwe, Nguru-Umuaro, Orishieze, Upe, Ama-asaa, Umuekwune, Logara, Umukabia-Ogodo.^[2]

Transport

The Imo Airport (officially Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport) is situated in Ngor-Okpala.^[4]

Education

The main secondary school is the Secondary Commercial School.^[5][6]

Religion

Ngor Okpala is a christian locality with several catholic and pentecostal churches.^[2]

Notable people

• Matthew Nwogu, Politician
• Obinna Egu, Politician

• Henry Okoroji (born 1984), Footballer
• Kelechi Eke (Ichie Ihemba 1), Film director
• Enyinna Nwigwe, Actor, producer and entrepreneur