Complete list of council wards in Umu-Nneochi Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State, Nigeria, based on the official delineation and local administrative divisions.
The Council Wards in Umu-Nneochi LGA, Abia State are:
AMUDA
UMUAKU
MBALA/ACHARA
EZIN GODO
NDIAWA/UMUELEM/IHIE/AMORIE
EZIAMA-UGWU
EZIAMA-AGBO
UBAHU/AKAWA/AROIKPA
UMUCHIEZE I
UMUCHIEZE II
UMUCHIEZE III
OBINOLU/OBIAGU/LOMARA
Umu-Nneochi LGA
Umu-Nneochi Local Government Area is one of the seventeen LGAs in Abia State, Nigeria, located in the northeastern part of the state. Its administrative headquarters is at Nkwoagu Isuochi, which serves as the economic and political center of the LGA.
Geopolitical Zone: South East Nigeria
State: Abia State
Headquarters: Nkwoagu Isuochi
Postal Code: 441101
Major Clans/Towns: Isuochi, Lekwesi, Umuelem, Amuda, Eziama, and Lomara
Geography and Economy
Umu-Nneochi is characterized by undulating hills and savannah vegetation, forming part of the Udi–Nsukka escarpment zone. The area has both agricultural and mining potential:
Agricultural Activities: Cassava, yam, maize, palm produce, and vegetables.
Natural Resources: Solid minerals such as limestone, kaolin, and ironstone, particularly in Lokpanta and Lekwesi areas.
Markets: Nkwoagu Market, Lokpanta Cattle Market (one of the largest in southeastern Nigeria).
Political and Administrative Structure
Each of the 19 wards listed above serves as an electoral ward, forming the basis for political representation within Umu-Nneochi. They are used by INEC for organizing elections, voter registration, and political administration.
Local Government Chairman: (Varies with election cycle — current information available from Abia State Government records or INEC).
Legislative Council: Each ward elects one Councillor to the Umu-Nneochi Legislative Council.
Federal Constituency: Umu-Nneochi is part of the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
