Obio-Akpor
| Obio-Akpor | |
|---|---|
| LGA | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Rivers State |
| Date created | 3 May 1989 |
| Seat | Rumuodomaya |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Timothy E. Nsirim |
| • 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 | WAT (UTC+1) |
| ZIP code | 500102 |
Obio-Akpor is a local government area in the metropolis of Port Harcourt, one of the major centres of economic activities in Nigeria, and one of the major cities of the Niger Delta, located in Rivers State. The local government area covers 260 km2 and at the 2006 Census held a population of 464,789. Its postal code or ZIP code is 500102. Obio-Akpor has its headquarters at Rumuodomaya. The original indigenous occupants of the area are the Ikwerre people.
Obio-Akpor is bounded by Port Harcourt (local government area) to the south, Oyigbo to the east, Ikwerre to the north, and Emohua to the west. It is located between latitudes 4°45'N and 4°60'N and longitudes 6°50'E and 8°00'E.
It lies in the tropical wet climate zone, characterized by abundant rainfall with little dry season. The monsoon season occurs between April and October, bringing heavy rainfall ranging from 2000 to 2500 mm with temperatures up to 25 °C and a relatively constant humidity.
Covering around 100 sq mi, Obio-Akpor is generally a lowland area with average elevation below 30 metres above sea level. Its geology comprises basically of alluvial sedimentary basin and basement complex. The thick mangrove forest, raffia palms and light rainforest are the major types of vegetation. Due to high rainfall, the soil in the area is usually sandy or sandy loam. It is always leached, underlain by a layer of impervious pan.
The following localities, townships and suburbs, are within Obio-Akpor:
Obio-Akpor is one of the 8 local government areas that formed the Rivers East senatorial district. It consists of 17 electoral wards administered by the Obio-Akpor Local Government Council. The council comprises the chairman who is the chief executive of the local government area, and other elected members who are referred to as councillors. The chairman is normally elected, but can, under special circumstances, also be appointed. He or she has the duty to supervise the activities of the local government, and preside over all meetings of the council.
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