23-454: Isiala-Ngwa South is a Local Government Area of Abia State , Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Omoba . Omoba is a railway town 22 kilometres away from Aba city centre. After coal was discovered at Udi , the Eastern Railway with station in the town was built to Port Harcourt between 1913 and 1916. This railway was extended to Kaduna via Kafanchan in 1927, connecting
46-626: 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 the federal government. The functions of local governments are detailed in the Nigerian constitution and include
69-403: Is needed to quantify these changes specifically for this local government area. The postal code of the area is 451. Local Government Areas of Nigeria Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs), each administered by a local government council consisting of a chairman, who is the chief executive, and other elected members, who are referred to as councillors. Each LGA
92-666: The colonial era when the country was administered as a Crown Colony . These constitutions include the Clifford Constitution of 1922, the Richards Constitution of 1946, the Macpherson Constitution of 1951, and the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954. Westminster approved a new constitution for Nigeria in 1946. It was called the Richards Constitution after Governor-General Sir Arthur Richards , who
115-671: The presumption of innocence . Nigerians also have the right to own land, a right of assembly , and freedom of movement . The constitution also protects four laws: the Land Use Act, the National Securities Agencies Act, the National Youth Service legislation, and the Public Complaints Commission Act. In January 2011, President Goodluck Jonathan signed two amendments to the constitution,
138-485: The Eastern Railway to the Lagos–Kano Railway. The Eastern Railway was extended to its northeastern terminus of Maiduguri between 1958 and 1964. The National Integrated Power Project [NIPP] saw the building of a sub-power station at the heart of Omoba which has improved power supply within the town in recent times. The Clifford University Owerrinta , one of the 144 tertiary institutions owned and operated by
161-725: The Köppen climate classification system. This climate is characterized by a distinct wet season and dry season. The area experiences relatively high temperatures throughout the year. Average daily temperatures range from about 24°C (75°F) to 32°C (90°F). The hottest months are typically February to April, just before the onset of the rainy season. Isiala-Ngwa South receives significant rainfall, with an annual average of approximately 2,000 to 2,500 millimeters (78 to 98 inches). The wet season generally runs from April to October, with peak rainfall occurring between June and September. The dry season lasts from November to March, with December and January being
184-602: The National Assembly the power to make laws for " peace, order and good government of the Federation". In addition, the Constitution outlines the individual's fundamental rights, including life, liberty, dignity, privacy, freedom of expression, religious freedom, and security from slavery, violence, discrimination, and forced service in the military. It also defines a person's right to a timely and fair trial if arrested and
207-456: The Richard constitution A British Order-in-Council enacted Nigeria's first constitution as a sovereign state. It came into force upon the country's independence on 1 October 1960. Under this constitution, Nigeria retained Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state, Queen of Nigeria . Nnamdi Azikiwe represented the queen as Governor-General. Independent Nigeria's second constitution abolished
230-678: The Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Eastern Polytechnic, Umuoko are among the tertiary education institutions in the local government. According to the Audited Financial Statements Report for the year ended December 31, 2020, the total accrued revenue for the year amounted to ₦1,909,470,171.11. Over 63.70% of this amount, that is, ₦1,216,755,647.97 was realized as statutory revenue from Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). A sum of ₦471,564,524.20
253-531: The Westminster system in favour of a United States -style presidential system with direct elections. To avoid the pitfalls of the First Nigerian Republic, the 1979 constitution mandated political parties which were required to register in at least two-thirds of the states. In addition, it established a Cabinet of Nigeria , with each state having at least one member. This gave a "federal character" to
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#1733084621173276-402: The country's diversity by introducing the federal principle with its regional authority. Although realistic in its assessment of the situation in Nigeria, the Richards Constitution intensified regionalism instead of encouraging political unification . It was suspended in 1950 against a call for greater autonomy. An inter-parliamentary conference at Ibadan in 1950 drafted a new constitution. It
299-696: The driest months. Relative humidity is high throughout the year, often exceeding 80% during the rainy season. It may drop to around 60-70% during the dry season, particularly in the Harmattan period. The climate can be divided into four seasons: The long dry season is influenced by the Harmattan, a dry and dusty wind that blows from the Sahara Desert. In recent years, like many parts of Nigeria, Isiala-Ngwa South has experienced some effects of climate change, including more erratic rainfall patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events. However, more research
322-486: The following: Lagos State Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ojo,, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere. Constitution of Nigeria The constitution of Nigeria is the written supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria . Nigeria has had many constitutions. Its current form
345-626: The monarchy and established the First Nigerian Republic . It came into force on 1 October 1963, the third anniversary of Nigeria's independence. Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first President of Nigeria . The 1963 constitution was based on the Westminster system . It was used until a military coup in 1966 that overthrew Nigeria's democratic institutions. The 1979 constitution established the Second Nigerian Republic . It abandoned
368-582: The nation. The 1993 constitution established the Third Nigerian Republic . This constitution was supposed to return democratic rule to Nigeria but it was never fully implemented. The military controlled the country until May 1999 when it handed over power to an elected president. The 1999 constitution created the Fourth Nigerian Republic , a federation with democratic rule. It remains in force today. The 1999 constitution identifies
391-446: The national capital, 36 states and their capitals, and 774 local government areas within Nigeria. It establishes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government and details their duties and the separation of powers between the branches and federal and state governments. Nigeria's legislative powers are vested in a National Assembly with two chambers: a Senate and a House of Representatives. The constitution gives
414-460: The newly established 185-seat federal House of Representatives. As a result, the Macpherson Constitution significantly boosted regionalism. The next revision of the constitution was called the Lyttleton Constitution, named after Oliver Lyttleton . It was enacted in 1954 and firmly established the federal principle. This paved the way for Nigeria's independence from Great Britain. Lyttleton constitution promoted regional sentiments among Nigerians like
437-424: The year amounted to ₦2,038,246,642.26.This comprises ₦738,441,232.13 for Salary and ₦42,982,267.66 for Over Head; and N1,256,823,142.47 being Transfer Payments to Govt. Establishments. It has an area of 258 km and a population of 134,762 based on the 2006 census. The first executive chairman is Chief Damian Ozurumba. Isiala-Ngwa South LGA experiences a tropical savanna climate, classified as "Am" under
460-458: Was dubbed the Macpherson Constitution after the incumbent Governor-General John Stuart Macpherson . It went into effect the following year. The MacPherson Constitution provided for regional autonomy and federal union, creating a central government with a Council of Ministers. This encouraged political participation and party activity at the national level. However, the regional governments had broad legislative powers that could not be overridden by
483-742: Was enacted on 29 May 1999 and kickstarted the Fourth Nigerian Republic . Nigeria's structure and composition are a legacy of British colonial rule. It has over 374 multilingual groups with different cultures and traditions. This diversity contributes to Nigeria being "one of the world's most deeply divided countries" with rampant political corruption. As a result, Nigeria has undergone many attempts to form an effective constitution. These efforts include civilian and military rule , centrifugal and centralized federalism , presidential and parliamentary systems, and other political institutions. An Order in Council enacted Nigeria's first constitutions during
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#1733084621173506-411: Was internally generated. This amount constituted about 24.70% of the total accrued revenue. A sum of N10,206,459.83 represents Value Added Tax. This amount constituted about 0.54% of the total accrued revenue and other capital receipts of N200,235,294.12 representing 10.50%. The remaining 0.56% was Transfer from Consolidated Revenue Fund, which amounted to ₦10,708,244.99. Total expenditure incurred during
529-471: Was responsible for its formulation. Although it left effective power in the hands of the Governor-General and his appointed Executive Council , it also established an expanded Legislative Council empowered to deliberate on matters affecting the country. It also created three regional Houses of Assembly to consider local questions and advise the lieutenant governors. The Richards Constitution recognized
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