Ohaozara Local Government Area
Historic southern Ebonyi LGA containing Okposi and Uburu. It is particularly famous for traditional salt production and salt lakes.
About Ohaozara LGA
Historic southern Ebonyi LGA containing Okposi and Uburu. It is particularly famous for traditional salt production and salt lakes.
Landmarks & Attractions in Ohaozara LGA
Okposi Salt Lake
Okposi Salt Lake is one of Ebonyi State's most important natural and cultural attractions. The lake and surrounding brine sources have supported a traditional salt-making industry for generations. Local producers historically collected saline water and evaporated it to obtain salt.
The salt industry is central to Ebonyi's identity and helped inspire the state's official slogan, “The Salt of the Nation.”
Uburu Salt Lake
Uburu Salt Lake is another important natural salt resource in Ebonyi State. Traditional salt production around Uburu forms part of the state's economic and cultural heritage and demonstrates the long relationship between local communities and their natural environment.
Notable People from Ohaozara LGA
Governor of Ebonyi State from 2015 to 2023 and later appointed Minister of Works of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
1964About Ohaozara LGA — Key Facts & Context
Ohaozara Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Ebonyi 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.
Ohaozara LGA and Ebonyi State
As part of Ebonyi State in the South East geopolitical zone, Ohaozara LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Ebonyi State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Ohaozara LGA
What is Ohaozara LGA known for?
Historic southern Ebonyi LGA containing Okposi and Uburu. It is particularly famous for traditional salt production and salt lakes.
What is the headquarters of Ohaozara LGA?
The headquarters of Ohaozara LGA is Obiozara, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Ohaozara in Ebonyi State?
Ohaozara is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Obiozara.
What are the communities in Ohaozara LGA?
The major communities in Ohaozara LGA are centred around its headquarters (Obiozara) and include numerous residential, commercial, and rural settlements within its boundaries.
When was Ohaozara LGA created?
Ohaozara 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 Ohaozara LGA in Ebonyi State?
Ohaozara LGA is located in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
What is the population of Ohaozara LGA?
Accurate, up-to-date population data for Ohaozara LGA is not available, as Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006. Current figures are based on projections from that census.