Afikpo North


Afikpo is a Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Ehugbo, Afikpo. Important townships include Ehugbo Unwana and Amasiri. Other notable areas are Ibii and Akpoha. Afikpo north is located in Ebony south senatorial district of Ebonyi state Nigeria.
It has an area of 240 km and a population of 881,611 at the 2021. Its postal code is 490.
The major language is a more localised form of the Igbo language known as the 'Ehugbo Language'. It has a rich Igbo traditional heritage and culture and has festivals like the 'New Yam Festival' that hold at the end of the month of August every year, which marks the beginning of a new traditional year.

Igbo traditional centre

Afikpo is a centre of ancient Igbo tradition. Ceremonial masks have been carefully preserved by the state tourism board. Afikpo as an ancient city-state,Several archaeological findings support the claim that Afikpo civilisation existed as far back as the Neolithic age.
There is a rite of passage for every male child from Afikpo. This entails initiation into the Ogo cult. It is shrouded in secrecy and mystery, as women are not let into the workings of the cult. This confers adulthood to the male child.

Climate

In Afikpo, the rainy season is humid, oppressive, and overcast and the dry season is hot, muggy, and partially cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature normally fluctuates between 66°F to 88°F and is rarely below 60°F or over 91°F.

Geography and economy

Afikpo North Local Government Area is 240 km² in size, with an average temperature of 27.5 degrees Celsius and an estimated humidity of 74%.
Yam, cassava, and rice are among the many crops grown in Afikpo North, which is well known for its substantial agricultural output. Also, business thrives in the Afikpo North local government region with markets such as the Eke and Nkwo markets providing veritable forums for the interchange of a wide range of goods and services.

Higher institutions in Afikpo North