Isuikwuato
| Isuikwuato | |
|---|---|
| LGA and town | |
| Coordinates: 5°32′N 7°29′E / 5.533°N 7.483°E | |
| Country |
 Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
Isuikwuato is a local government area in Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. The name Isu-Ikwu-Ato translates from Igbo as 'three Isu families or lineage' and refers to the three lineages descended from the Isu people, in what is now a local government area. The three brothers are Imenyi which was Considered the Eldest, Oguduasaa the second eldest and their younger sibling Isuamawo, these three major clans which also harbours some various communities in each of them makes up the present day Isuikwuato.It has an estimated population of over 50,000 people. Isuikwuato has natural resources such as iron ore and kaolin.[1] Oil lines flow through Isuikwuato and there have been cases of burst pipe which have had severe effects on the local economy and environment. The major cash crops are palm oil and cassava.[2] Isuikwuato is also home to Abia State University Uturu.
Isuikwuato people are predominantly Christians. Catholic, Anglicans, Presbyterians and Methodists dominate other denominations, but denominations such as Assemblies of God have increased in number. The Isuikwuato Christian Organisation (ISUCCO) has helped to evangelise the communities.
Notable people
- Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, former military governor of Imo State and Lagos State
- Engr. Kingsley Onyekwere Onwukwe, Founder/Chairman Stride Times Limited
- Azubuike Ihejirika, Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR (Born 13 February 1956) was a Nigerian Soldier and former Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff, COAS
- High Chief H. Nd Duroha, Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Ugonwanne Oru Ahiara, Ugonna n'Obayi,Odogwu Imenyi.
- Ikenna U. Ogbonna, Author of The Stranger Man and Our Land
- Chief Mrs. Ogbeyealu May Williams first female Commissioner for Women Affairs & Youth Development Abia State from Isuikwuato
- Mazi Charles Ohuabunwa (Ohu) - An Illustrator of Children Books & Artist. Won Gold Plaque at the Biennale of Illustrations Bratislava (BIIB ’83) in Czechoslovakia
- Obinna Onyekachi Mgbeahurike (His Eminence The Archcardinal) renowned poet and graphic artist. He Designed of the Flags and Coats of Arms of Abia State and Imo State.
- Basketmouth, entertainer and stand up comedian.
General Ike Nwachukwu, retired army general
Charles Omesie Ojukwu Enginner/Politician.General Manager. [rtd], Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation[Engineering &Technology].Executive Chairman, Isuikwuato Local Government, Commissioner for environment Abia State.
- Orji Franklin Chigozie, Young Co-operator
- Alphonsus Ike Ukachukwu, retired Assistant Commissioner of Police. From Acha, Isuikwuato. Born April 30, 1931. Joined the Nigerian Police Force on 2nd February 1957 and retired 2nd February, 1992. The first indigene of Isuikwuato to attain the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.
References
Capital: Umuahia | ||
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Coordinates: 5°32′N 7°29′E / 5.533°N 7.483°E