25/07/2025
*FACT ABOUT NNEWI SOUTH*
Nnewi South Local Government Area is located in Anambra State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in Ukpor. The current Chairman is Hon. Van George Chinedu Ezeogidi, who assumed office in 2024. However, another source indicates Hon. Chieloka Okoye was the Transition Committee Chairman from 2019 with immediate past transition committee chairman Hon Ikenna aniagboso who handed over to Hon van George Ezeogidi .
Government Structure
- *Local Government Chairman*: The chairman oversees the administration of the local government.
- *Councilors*: They assist the chairman in making decisions and implementing policies.
Towns and Villages
Nnewi South LGA comprises several towns and villages, including ¹ ²:
- *Akwaihedi*
- *Amichi*
- *Azigbo*
- *Ebenator*
- *Ekwulumili*
- *Ezinifite*
- *Osumenyi*
- *Unubi*
- *Utuh*
-*ukpor*
Economy
Nnewi South LGA is a heavily industrialized area with numerous manufacturing companies producing a wide range of goods. The local government area hosts various markets, including Eke Amichi, Eke Osu, and Abanitor markets, which contribute significantly to the economy ².
Education
Some notable secondary schools in Nnewi South LGA include ¹ ² ³:
- *Union Secondary School, Amichi*
- *Community Secondary School, Amichi*
- *Holy Child Convent, Amichi*
- *Community Secondary School, Azigbo*
- *Community Secondary School, Ebenator*
- *Community Secondary School, Ekwulumili*
- *Community High School, Ezinifite*
- *Boys' High School, Osumenyi*
- *Community Secondary School, Osumenyi*
- *Master Vessel Seminary, Osumenyi*
- *Community Secondary School, Ukpor*
- *Union Secondary School, Ukpor*
- *Ukpor High School*
- *St Paul's Seminary, Ukpor* etc
Notable People
Some notable individuals from Nnewi South LGA include ¹ ⁴:
- *Arinze Madueke*: Doctor, businessman, and philanthropist
- *Ifedi Okwenna*: Former commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources and for Science and Technology
- *Oliver De Coque*: Nigerian guitarist and one of Africa's most prolific recording artists
- *Ambassador Ifeanyichukwu Ifedi PhD*: Former Local Government transitional Chairman and Assistant Professor at the University of Belize
-*Late Hon chief Maja umeh* former commissioner on culture.etc
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