5-500: 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
10-571: A chairman, who is the chief executive, and other elected members, who are referred to as councillors. Each LGA is further subdivided into a minimum of ten and a maximum of twenty wards. A ward is administered by a councillor, who reports directly to the LGA chairman. The councillors fall under the legislative arm of the Local Government , the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the state governments and
15-478: 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. The rainy and dry seasons are
20-608: The Afor Igwe market in Umudioka, is a hub of commerce as well. The following secondary schools are in Dunukofia Local Government Area: This Anambra State , Nigeria location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Local Government Areas of Nigeria Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs), each administered by a local government council consisting of
25-414: 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. 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
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