Nnewi South


Nnewi South is a Local Government Area in Anambra South Senatorial Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria.
Its population is approximately 1 million. Ukpor is the headquarters of Nnewi South.
The Local Government Chairman is Hon. Van George Chinedu Ezeogidi who assumed office in 2024.

Communities in Nnewi South

Other towns that make up the local government include: Akwaihedi, Amichi, Azigbo, Ebenator Ozulogu, Ekwulumili, Ezinifite, Osumenyi, Unubi and Utuh.
The Chairman of the Local Government is Hon. Chief Van George Chinedu Ezeogidi, who assumed office in 2024.

Economy

The Nnewi south LGA is a heavily industrialized area that is home to a number of manufacturing businesses that create a wide range of goods. Eke Amichi, Eke Osu and Abanitor markets, which each offer a variety of goods for sale, are just three of the many markets that are located in the Nnewi south LGA and contribute to the LGA's thriving trade. A number of banks, hotels, hospitals, rest areas, governmental organizations, and privately owned businesses are also located in the Nnewi South LGA, which has a large economic impact.

Geography

The Nnewi South LGA has many rivers and streams flowing within its borders, with an average temperature of 26 °C. The dry and rainy seasons are the two main ones experienced by the LGA. The area's total annual precipitation is expected to be 2550 mm, with an average humidity level of 72%.

Secondary schools

Here is the list of secondary schools in Nnewi South Local Government Area:
  • Union Secondary School, Amichi
  • Community Secondary School, Amichi
  • Holy Child Convent, Amichi
  • Community Secondary School, Azigbo
  • Community Secondary School, Ebenator
  • Community Secondary School, Ekwulumili
  • Community High School, Ezinifite
  • Awor-Ezimuzo Community Secondary School, Ezinifite
  • Boys’ High School, Osumenyi
  • Community Secondary School, Osumenyi
  • Master Vessel Seminary, Osumenyi
  • Community Secondary School, Ukpor
  • Union Secondary School, Ukpor
  • Ukpor High School Ukpor
  • St Paul's Seminary, Ukpor
  • St Mary's Comprehensive Secondary School, Ukpor
  • Boys’ Secondary School, Unubi
  • Premier Secondary School, Unubi
  • Utu High School, Utuh
  • Government Technical College, Utuh
  • Community Secondary School, Akwaihedi
  • St. Pauls Secondary School, Utuh
  • Trinity Comprehensive School, Amichi,

Notable people