IsialaNgwaNorth

Isiala-Ngwa North is a Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Okpuala-Ngwa, It has an area of 283 km2 and a population of 153,734 based on the 2006 census.

Some notable indigenes of Isiala-Ngwa North are Jaja Wachuku, the first indigenous Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives during the First Republic and Paul Ogwuma a former CEO/MD of Union bank and later Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area is strategically positioned at the heart of Abia State, sharing its borders with Ikwuano, Umuahia South Local Government Area, and Isiala Ngwa South LGA. This central location places it in a key administrative position within the state.

Within this local government area, dedicated representatives in the form of councilors and a chairman oversee the allocation of resources and governance matters at the grassroots level. These officials play a pivotal role in ensuring that resources from higher tiers of government are efficiently distributed to benefit the local communities. They also take charge of revenue collection, a crucial source of funds that fuels various development projects, ultimately enhancing the well-being of the towns and settlements within the local government areas.

The operation of these local government officials is fundamental in fostering progress and community development, ensuring that government services reach the people at the grassroots, and contributing to the overall growth and advancement of the region.