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Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria
Dunukofia is a Local Government Area in Anambra State , South-East Nigeria . Towns that make up the local government are Ukpo, the headquarters; Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Umunnachi , Umudioka , Ukwulu and Nawgu . It shares boundaries with Awka North , Idemili North , Njikoka and Oyi Local Governments.
The population is predominantly agrarian, but major in-roads have been made in commerce and education. Population density here is among the highest in all of Nigeria. There are general hospitals at Ifitedunu and Ukpo. There are also a dozen high schools for boys and girls. Dunukofia is among the most accessible local governments in Anambra State, with federal and state roads crossing it at different points. St Mary's High School Ifitedunu is categorised as one of the oldest post-primary schools in Anambra State.
Geography [ edit ]
The rainy and dry seasons are the two main seasons that Dunukofia LGA experiences each year. The region's average annual temperature is 28 degrees Celsius , and there are an average of 2950 mm of rain there each year.[2]
Economy [ edit ]
In Dunukofia LGA, a variety of crops , including yam, rice , cassava , and maize , are grown, and farming is the primary economic activity of the locals. Dunukofia LGA, which is home to a multitude of markets like the Afor Igwe market in Umudioka, is a hub of commerce as well.[3] [4]
Schools [ edit ]
The following secondary schools are in Dunukofia Local Government Area:
St. Mary's High School, Ifitedunu
Walter Eze Memorial Secondary School, Ukpo
Community Secondary School, Umunnachi
Nneamaka Girls' Secondary School, Ifitedunu
Community Secondary School, Ukpo
Community Secondary School, Ukwulu
Girls Secondary School, Umudioka
Community Secondary School, Nawgu
Notable people [ edit ]
Hon Sir Chukuwudi Okeke (Ikpoaku na Ukpo)
Engr. Arthur Eze (Ozoigbondu)
Charles Oramulu Onwuche - economist and political strategist
References [ edit ]
^ "Dunukofia Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code List" . nigeriapostal.com . Retrieved 2023-08-12 .
^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/270413593_Enhancing_Income_through_Cocoyam_Production_Processing_and_Consumption_Patterns_In_Dunukofia_Local_Government_Area_of_Anambra_State_Nigeria
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