Afikpo South Towns And Villages

Eddaland, administratively designated by Nigeria as Afikpo South, covers an entire local government area in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Below is the verified list of towns and villages in Afikpo South (Eddaland) Local Government, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, cross-checked against the INEC 2015 polling-unit directory, GRID3 official settlement data and GeoNames.

  1. Akanto
  2. Akpughuru
  3. Amaebo
  4. Amaechi
  5. Amaeke Ekoli
  6. Amaekpu
  7. Amaigbo
  8. Amaiyi
  9. Amaiyinta
  10. Amancho
  11. Amangwu
  12. Amankwo
  13. Amanta
  14. Amaogbu
  15. Amaosonta
  16. Amato
  17. Amebo
  18. Amiri Ekoli
  19. Amiyima
  20. Amukabi
  21. Amukwa
  22. Asaga
  23. Ebunwana
  24. Echara
  25. Egbebu
  26. Ejikewu
  27. Ekeje
  28. Ekula
  29. Elugwu
  30. Emekwe
  31. Ezechi
  32. Ezi Edda
  33. Idima
  34. Igbara
  35. Igboro
  36. Igiri
  37. Isi Ama Ise
  38. Itim
  39. Ndi Chima
  40. Ndi Egbe
  41. Ndi Enworo
  42. Ndi Ewa
  43. Ndi Ibom
  44. Ndi Obasi
  45. Ndi Okoro
  46. Ndi Okpo
  47. Ndi Oyim
  48. Ndi Ugbo
  49. Ndi-Ofiba
  50. Ndi-Owere Amangwu
  51. Ndichuku
  52. Ndiebo
  53. Ndinnachi
  54. Ndioke Ekoli
  55. Ndiokpo
  56. Ndiuche
  57. Nguzu Edda
  58. Odughohu
  59. Okenkwu
  60. Okpoma
  61. Okporojo
  62. Oso
  63. Owutu
  64. Ufu Eseni
  65. Ugwu Elu
  66. Ugwuenu
  67. Ukwuachi
  68. Umunnabuike
  69. Umunnato

Edda towns’ names commonly finish in Edda to indicate membership in the Edda cultural common wealth and community of shared ideals. Before British colonialists divided Nigeria, each of Eddaland’s sovereign villages had a monarchy.

These 72 settlements functioned as a confederation of tiny city-states until 1867. Eddaland became part of the Southern Oil Protectorate, which subsequently became Southern Nigeria.

In 1914, Southern Nigeria and Northern Nigeria, a separate republic, merged to form Nigeria.

The historic city states of Eddaland still exist with kings who serve as social and cultural ambassadors of once-sovereign Eddish communities.

Eddaland was given the name Afikpo South after it was separated from Afikpo LGA in 1991. Successive politicians from the area have sought to maintain Eddaland in Nigeria’s constitution to reflect their heritage.

Due to a culture that emphasises inclusivity and integrity, Eddaland is peaceful and has little crime even today. Nigeria has few police stations/posts, although locals rarely call them.

Eddaland’s unspoiled natural setting of undulating hills, springs, and quiet tiny lakes and the calm and hospitable Edda people make it an excellent untouched rough diamond for tourism development.

Unlike the surrounding Nigerian tribal peoples and the greater Igbo ethnic group, the Edda do not consider themselves indigenous.

In Edda, citizenship means belonging to a community of shared beliefs and customs, regardless of ancestry. Eddalanders perceive non-permanent residents as guests and are exceedingly welcoming. Edda values integrity and commitment.

Local government is handled by an elected Chairman and ward councillors. First CEO was Sonni Ogbuoji. The current chairman is Prince Chima Ekumankama.

Eddaland is bordered by Unwana, Akaeze, Amasiri, Afikpo North, Ohafia, Nkporo, and Erei.

Its 2006 population was 157,072. Its area is 378 km2 (146 sq mi).

Two separate seasons: rainy and dry. The rainy season typically lasts from March until October. October to February is the dry season.

These two seasons depend on two prevailing winds: The North East trade wind or Dry Harmattan (also called The Tropical Continental) airmass, heavy with Sahara Desert dust, and the South West trade wind from the south Atlantic Ocean (also called The Tropical Maritime). 20°C to 38°C in dry season, 16°C to 28°C in the wet season.

The average yearly rainfall is 1750-2250mm. Parkland vegetation with stunted trees, bushes, and huge trees. Subsistence agriculture dominates the economy.

The postal code of the area is 480106.