NDOKWA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

I: POLITICS & ADMINISTRATION

HQ: Aboh

Chairperson: Hon Mrs. Nkechi Chukwura

Ndokwa East Secretariat

Institutions of Traditional Administration

Obuonwe (Monarchy)
Okpala-Uku (Gerontocracy)
Onotu-Uku
Inotu
Town Development Associations
The monarchical (Kingship) system, which combines the council of chiefs, headed by the Obi ( or king) obtains in Aboh whereas other systems obtain in other clans.
House of Representative Member: Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai

Constituency Contact:

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II: GEOGRAPHY

Population (2006 Estimate): 103,171
Land Mass: approximately 1,617 km²
Boundaries: River Niger, Oshimili, Ndokwa West, Isoko South, and Bayelsa State
Vegetation: Evergreen Rain forest but 40% deciduous
Rainfall: 6’ of rainfall per annum; 7 months of rainfall and 5 months dry season and spells of harmattan (between late November and early January)
Terrain: Riverine region, plain mashy lowland with associated with creeks and rivers that drain the region, with flooding challenges, especially along river banks in the coastal areas.
Drainage: Drained by River Ase, Adofi, River Niger and Inyi creek.

III: OCCUPATION & BUSINESS

Agriculture: Area is suitable for a wide range of agricultural activities in livestock, fisheries, crop and tree crop farming. Currently, 85% subsistence farming and about 5% medium scale mechanized farming in crop farming. Vast potentials in rice farming and fisheries.
Main Agricultural Produce: Oil Palm, yam, plantain, cassava and maize, mellon, vegetables, etc.
Major Industry: Gas Plan and AGIP Power Plant
Drilling: Crude Oil and Gas
Industries: Logging and wood, dredging,
Mineral Deposits: Oil, Gas,
Local businesses: Printing, Crafts, weaving

IV: HEALTHCARE

V: TOURISM

VI: EDUCATION

Public Schools –

Tertiary Institutions:

VII: WHO IS WHO IN NDOKWA EAST LGA

VIII: TOWNS AS CLANS (Some of these towns and villages are in clusters of 3-5 villages in a clan)