Ughelli South

Ughelli South local government area is situated in Delta state, South-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Otu Jeremi with the LGA made up of several towns and villages such as Ughievwen, Olomu, Eghvwi , Effurun Otor, Okparabe, Arhavwarien, Otu Jeremi, and Eyara. The estimated estimated population of Ughelli South is put at 259,040 inhabitants with the LGA primarily populated by members of the Urhobo ethnic group. The Urhobo language is commonly spoken in the LGA while the religions of Christianity and traditionalism are extensively practiced in the area. The Ovie of Ughelli kingdom is the parmount traditional ruler in Ughelli South LGA while the Omanuku festival is among the prominent festivals celebrated in the area. Notable landmarks in Ughelli South LGA include the Community Health Centre, Aragba Owhawha and the Effurun Otor Secondary School.

GEOGRAPHY OF UGHELLI SOUTH

Ughelli South LGA has an average temperature of 25 degrees centigrade with the LGA sitting on a total area of 786 square kilometres. The LGA has a number of rivers and streams flowing within its territory while the total precipitation in the area is put at 2950 mm of rainfall per annum.

ECONOMY OF UGHELLI SOUTH

Trade is an important economic activity in Ughelli South LGA with the area hosting a number of markets such as the Ekuigbo and the Ughelli Ogor modern markets. Substantially large amounts of crude oil and natural gas are also found in Ughelli South LGA with the area hosting a number of local and international oil mining firms. Other important economic activities that take place in Ughelli South LGA include fishing, farming, and crafts making.