Andoni is a Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in Ngo-Town.[1] It has an area of over 233 km2 and a population of over 311,500 at the last census.[2] The postal code of the area is 504.[3] The current Executive Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area is Hon. Barr. Erastus Awortu.[4] Andoni shares boundaries with Khana to the North, Opobo Nkoro to the east, Bonny to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
Andoni Obolo Ngo, Unyeada, Asarama, Ikuru, Ataba | |
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  Andoni | |
| Coordinates: 4°32′57″N 7°26′47″E / 4.54917°N 7.44639°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Rivers State |
| Date created | 1991 |
| Seat | Ngo |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Awortu Erastus (PDP) |
| • Deputy Local Government Chairman | Tema Christopher Udung (PDP) |
| • Local Government Council | Ward 1: John Timothy Bibo (PDP) Ward 2: Gideon Sylvanus Paul (PDP) Ward 3: Solomon A. Anyangwung (PDP) Ward 4: Benjamin James Ekprikpo (PDP) Ward 5: Gogo Nmeme Ikuru (PDP) Ward 6: Sheila Jacob Nte (PDP) Ward 7: Oguiko Israel Iyo (PDP) Ward 8: Thomas George Amini (PDP) Ward 9: Ronyem Atajit Urang (PDP) Ward 10: Allen Inomo (PDP) Ward 11: Beatrice Patterson (PDP) |
| Area | |
| • Land | 90 sq mi (233 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 311,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Economy and development.
The Local government has been ages strives on an agrarian economy with nimble footing on fish, shrimp, and crop farming. From Oyorokoto which is incidentally referred to as the biggest fishing port in the west Africa, to Okoroboile to Ngo,[5] Asarama, and Ataba, the people of the area are toiled in fish farming and sea food harvesting. The creeks, beaches, and aquatic and terrestrial wildlife[6] are some of the peculiarities of the local government area.
Andoni Unity Carnival
The Andoni unity carnival[7] is a five-days amusing annual event in the local government area, the event is organised to showcase the culture of the people of the area in the month of December to end up at the first week in January. The event is sparked with activities like boat regatta,[8] Coconut festival, beach Carnival and more. Andoni local government is the only area in Rivers State, where you can spot Elephants,[9] also other sea mammals like Dolphins, as well as turtles, crocodiles and other wild creatures.
Ijok-irin Festival
List of past chairmen
- Chief Hon. Ibiamu Ikanya
- Hon. Godson Dienye
- Hon. Monwon Etete
- Hon. Fynface Ayaye
- Hon. Mrs. Emilia Nte[10]
- Chief (Barr.) Erastus Awortu DSSRS