Onna Local Government Area
Important coastal and oil-producing LGA with crude oil, clay, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
About Onna LGA
Important coastal and oil-producing LGA with crude oil, clay, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Notable People from Onna LGA
Military officer, former Governor of Akwa Ibom State and prominent political and community leader. He was the first indigenous military governor of the state.
1950 – 2020Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2015 to 2023 and former banker and economic manager.
1966About Onna LGA — Key Facts & Context
Onna Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. Local Government Areas are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Each LGA is governed by an elected Local Government Chairman and councillors, responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, local roads, and community development.
Onna LGA and Akwa Ibom State
As part of Akwa Ibom State in the South South geopolitical zone, Onna LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Akwa Ibom State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Onna LGA
What is Onna LGA known for?
Important coastal and oil-producing LGA with crude oil, clay, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
What is the headquarters of Onna LGA?
The headquarters of Onna LGA is Abat, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Onna in Akwa Ibom State?
Onna is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Abat.
What are the communities in Onna LGA?
The major communities in Onna LGA are centred around its headquarters (Abat) and include numerous residential, commercial, and rural settlements within its boundaries.
When was Onna LGA created?
Onna LGA was established during Nigeria's local government reform exercises, as part of the process of creating the current 774 LGAs across Nigeria.
How large is Onna LGA in Akwa Ibom State?
Onna LGA is located in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
What is the population of Onna LGA?
Accurate, up-to-date population data for Onna LGA is not available, as Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006. Current figures are based on projections from that census.