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Anambra State
Local Government Areas

Q: How many local government areas are in Anambra State?

Anambra State has 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Each LGA has its own elected council, a chairman, and a headquarters town. They are responsible for grassroots governance, primary education, primary healthcare, and rural infrastructure.

Q: What are the senatorial districts in Anambra State?

Anambra State is divided into 2 senatorial districts. Each district is represented by a senator in the Nigerian National Assembly and comprises several LGAs. The districts in Anambra State are: Anambra Central, Anambra South.

Q: Who is in charge of a local government area in Nigeria?

Each LGA is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman, who serves as the chief executive of the council. The legislative arm is the Legislative Council, made up of elected councillors representing each ward. The council appoints supervisory councillors (equivalent to commissioners) to head departments like education, health and works.

Q: What is the headquarters of an LGA in Nigeria?

The headquarters of a Local Government Area is the principal town or city where the council secretariat (local government secretariat) is located. It is where the chairman's office, legislative hall, and most council departments are based. The headquarters is usually the largest or most central town in the LGA.

Anambra State has 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own council, headquarters and elected officials. The state capital is Awka.

21 Total LGAs

2 Senatorial Districts

3,150,452 Population (2006 Census)

StateAnambra

CapitalAwka

ZoneSouth East

LGAs21

Districts2

21 of 21 LGAs

Anambra Central 12 LGAs

Riverine LGA along the Anambra River. Known for Aguleri-Umuleri history and fishing communities.

Niger River LGA known for fishing and subsistence farming. Remote communities with growing infrastructure.

Surrounds Awka, the state capital. Known for blacksmithing tradition of the Awka people.

Contains the heart of Awka, the state capital. Home to Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Government House.

Riverine LGA along the River Niger, known for fishing, rice farming and the Omambala people.

Home to Ukpo, one of the richest communities in Anambra. Known for business families and modern real estate.

Birthplace of Chinua Achebe. Home to Ogidi, historically significant in Igbo literary and cultural heritage.

Known for Abagana where Biafran forces ambushed a Nigerian convoy in 1968. Growing commercial activities.

Home to the famous Ogbunike Caves, a major pilgrimage site and tourist attraction.

Northern Onitsha, the commercial capital of Anambra. Home to the Onitsha Main Market, one of the largest in Africa.

Southern part of Onitsha metropolis. Major commercial zone with the Upper Iweka Road transport hub.

Located along the Oyi River. Known for rice farming, fishing and Nteje community business activities.

Anambra South 9 LGAs

Known for commerce, the Ekwulobia market and Aguata people heritage in Anambra South.

Known for the Ozubulu community and major catholic church. Commercial LGA with strong diaspora investment.

Known for Nnewi South communities and the growing manufacturing sector serving the Nnewi industrial cluster.

Southern Anambra LGA bordering Imo State, known for agriculture and Ihiala people cultural identity.

Home to Nnewi, the Japan of Africa, a major auto parts manufacturing and trading hub.

Peri-urban LGA of the Nnewi metropolis, known for manufacturing, trading and residential development.

Riverine LGA on the Niger River, known for fishing, boat building and the Atani clay pots.

Agricultural LGA known for yam, cassava and palm oil. Home to the Orumba people with strong cultural festivals.

Known for the famous Uga airport and agricultural activities. Growing commercial centre in southern Anambra.

Anambra South

Anambra Central 12 LGAs

#LGA Name HeadquartersPopulation District

Anambra East Est. 1991

Aguleri 147,957 Anambra Central 2

Anambra West Est. 1991

Nzam 89,756 Anambra Central 3

Awka North Est. 1991

Awka 91,622 Anambra Central 4

Awka South Est. 1991

Awka 246,580 Anambra Central 5

Ayamelum Est. 1991

Omasi 113,635 Anambra Central 6

Dunukofia Est. 1991

Ukpo 106,480 Anambra Central 7

Idemili North Est. 1991

Ogidi 195,735 Anambra Central 8

Njikoka Est. 1991

Abagana 133,090 Anambra Central 9

Ogbunike Est. 1991

Ogbunike 98,745 Anambra Central 10

Onitsha North Est. 1991

Onitsha 107,873 Anambra Central 11

Onitsha South Est. 1991

Onitsha 162,500 Anambra Central 12

Oyi Est. 1991

Nteje 127,085 Anambra Central

Anambra South 9 LGAs

#LGA Name HeadquartersPopulation District

Aguata Est. 1976

Ekwulobia 236,591 Anambra South 2

Ekwusigo Est. 1991

Ozubulu 123,565 Anambra South 3

Idemili South Est. 1991

Ojoto 132,187 Anambra South 4

Ihiala Est. 1976

Ihiala 210,940 Anambra South 5

Nnewi North Est. 1991

Nnewi 264,084 Anambra South 6

Nnewi South Est. 1991

Nnewi 88,060 Anambra South 7

Ogbaru Est. 1991

Atani 217,781 Anambra South 8

Orumba North Est. 1991

Ajalli 122,489 Anambra South 9

Orumba South Est. 1991

Uga 133,697 Anambra South

Frequently Asked Questions — Anambra State LGAs

How many local government areas are in Anambra State?

Anambra State has 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Each LGA has its own elected council, a chairman, and a headquarters town. They are responsible for grassroots governance, primary education, primary healthcare, and rural infrastructure.

What are the senatorial districts in Anambra State?

Anambra State is divided into 2 senatorial districts. Each district is represented by a senator in the Nigerian National Assembly and comprises several LGAs. The districts in Anambra State are: Anambra Central, Anambra South.

What is the role of a local government in Nigeria?

Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria are the third tier of government. Their constitutional responsibilities include:

Primary and adult education
Primary healthcare and maternal services
Local roads and drains
Markets, motor parks and public conveniences
Refuse disposal and environmental sanitation
Naming of streets and numbering of houses
Collection of local taxes and rates

LGAs receive monthly allocations from the Federation Account (FAAC) and generate internally through rates and fees.

Who is in charge of a local government area in Nigeria?

Each LGA is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman, who serves as the chief executive of the council. The legislative arm is the Legislative Council, made up of elected councillors representing each ward. The council appoints supervisory councillors (equivalent to commissioners) to head departments like education, health and works.

What is the headquarters of an LGA in Nigeria?

The headquarters of a Local Government Area is the principal town or city where the council secretariat (local government secretariat) is located. It is where the chairman's office, legislative hall, and most council departments are based. The headquarters is usually the largest or most central town in the LGA.

All 21 Local Government Areas in Anambra State

Aguata LGA Anambra East LGA Anambra West LGA Awka North LGA Awka South LGA Ayamelum LGA Dunukofia LGA Ekwusigo LGA Idemili North LGA Idemili South LGA Ihiala LGA Njikoka LGA Nnewi North LGA Nnewi South LGA Ogbaru LGA Ogbunike LGA Onitsha North LGA Onitsha South LGA Orumba North LGA Orumba South LGA Oyi LGA

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All 21 Local Government Areas in Anambra State

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