| 词条 | Obio-Akpor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| official_name = Obio-Akpor | other_name = | native_name = | nickname = | settlement_type = LGA | motto = | image_skyline = | imagesize = | image_caption = | image_flag = | flag_size = | image_seal = | seal_size = | image_map = | mapsize = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = | pushpin_label_position = | pushpin_mapsize = | pushpin_map_caption = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Nigeria | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Rivers State | subdivision_type2 = | subdivision_name2 = | subdivision_type3 = | subdivision_name3 = | seat = Rumuodomaya | government_footnotes = | government_type = | leader_title = Chairman | leader_name = Solomon Abel Eke | leader_title1 = Governing Body | leader_name1 = Obio-Akpor Local Government Council | leader_title2 = MHAs | leader_name2 = Martins Amaewhule (PDP) Michael O. Chinda (PDP) | established_title = Date created | established_date = 3 May 1989 | area_magnitude = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 260 | area_land_km2 = | population_as_of = 2006 | population_footnotes = | population_note = | population_total = 464,789 | population_density_km2 = | timezone = WAT | utc_offset = +1 | timezone_DST = | utc_offset_DST = | coordinates = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | elevation_ft = | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 500102 | area_code = | blank_name = | blank_info = | website = | footnotes = }} Obio-Akpor is a local government area[1] in the metropolis of Port Harcourt, one of the major centres of economic activities in Nigeria, and one of the major cities of the Niger Delta, located in Rivers State. The local government area covers 260 km2 and at the 2006 Census held a population of 464,789. Its postal code or ZIP code is 500102. Obio-Akpor has its headquarters at Rumuodomaya. The original indigenous occupants of the area are the Ikwerre people. GeographyObio-Akpor is bounded by Port Harcourt (local government area) to the south, Oyigbo to the east, Ikwerre to the north, and Emohua to the west. It is located between latitudes 4°45'N and 4°60'N and longitudes 6°50'E and 8°00'E. Climate{{Empty section|date=November 2017}}Geology and reliefCovering around 100 sq mi, Obio-Akpor is generally a lowland area with average elevation below 30 metres above sea level. Its geology comprises basically of alluvial sedimentary basin and basement complex. The thick mangrove forest, raffia palms and light rainforest are the major types of vegetation. Due to high rainfall, the soil in the area is usually sandy or sandy loam. It is always leached, underlain by a layer of impervious pan.[2] Localities, towns and suburbsThe following localities, townships and suburbs, are within Obio-Akpor: {{div col|colwidth=18em|rules=yes}}
GovernmentObio-Akpor is one of the 8 local government areas that formed the Rivers East senatorial district. It consists of 17 electoral wards administered by the Obio-Akpor Local Government Council. The council comprises the chairman who is the chief executive of the local government area, and other elected members who are referred to as councillors. The chairman is normally elected, but can, under special circumstances, also be appointed. He or she has the duty to supervise the activities of the local government, and preside over all meetings of the council. WardsChairmenTo date, only 7 individuals have served as chairman of Obio-Akpor local government council. The list below does not include persons who have served as either a caretaker committee chairman or an administrator. For that information, see list of chairmen and caretaker committee chairmen of Obio-Akpor. List of chairmen:
EducationColleges and universitiesObio-Akpor contains the following colleges and universities within its boundaries:
Primary and secondary schoolsThe region is home to several public and private schools for both elementary and secondary education. Below is a listing of schools operating in the local government area including those managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt:
MediaObio-Akpor is undoubtedly, one of the major hubs for media in Rivers State. Elelenwo is the location of Radio Rivers 99.1, the first government-owned FM radio station in the state, and the second FM radio station to launch in Nigeria. Also headquartered in the neighbourhood is Rivers State Television whose signal is received in parts of nine states. In October 2003, DAAR Communications Plc launched its radio and television stations which are transmitted from Choba.[3] In 2008, Pidgin English radio station Wazobia FM 94.1 began broadcasting from its studios in Rumuosi.[4] Notable people
References1. ^http://www.afdevinfo.com/htmlreports/lor/lor_ni_10_15.html 2. ^{{cite web|title=GIS Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Obio-Akpor LGA, Rivers State, Nigeria|url=http://maxwellsci.com/print/rjees/v3-307-313.pdf|accessdate=16 August 2016|website=Maxwellsci.com|format=PDF}} 3. ^{{cite news|author=Okoh Aihe|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200310290446.html|title=Excitement Greets AIT's Launch in Port Harcourt|work=Vanguard|via=AllAfrica|date=28 October 2003|accessdate=17 August 2016}} 4. ^{{cite web|title=Wazobia FM Port Harcourt|url=http://www.sat-address.com/en/ng/Wazobia-FM-Port-Harcourt/?filter=|accessdate=16 August 2016|website=sat-address.com}} External links{{Port Harcourt}}{{Greater Port Harcourt}}{{LGAs of Rivers State}}{{Rivers State}}{{coord missing|Rivers State}} 6 : Obio-Akpor|Local Government Areas in Rivers State|Populated places established in 1989|Geography of Port Harcourt|1989 establishments in Nigeria|1980s establishments in Rivers State |
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