# Andoni

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This article is about the Nigerian local government area. For the tribe, see [Andoni people](/source/Andoni_people). For a list of people named Andoni, see [Andoni (name)](/source/Andoni_(name)).

Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria

Andoni Obolo Ngo, Isi-Ama, Unyeada, Asarama, Ikuru, Ataba Local Government Area Interactive map of Andoni Andoni Coordinates: 4°32′57″N 7°26′47″E / 4.54917°N 7.44639°E / 4.54917; 7.44639 Country Nigeria State Rivers State Date created 1991 Seat Ngo Government • Type ANDONI LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL • Local Government Chairman Hon. PRINCE LUCKY PROMISE OTUO JP (APC) • Deputy Local Government Chairman HON. MRS. RACHEAL EZEKIEL ABIGBANI (APC) • Local Government Council Ward 1: John Timothy Bibo (PDP) Ward 2: Gideon Sylvanus Paul (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 233 km2 (90 sq mi) Population (2006) • Total 311,500 • Density 1,340/km2 (3,460/sq mi) Time zone UTC+1 (WAT) Postal code 504

**Andoni** is a [Local Government Area](/source/Local_Government_Areas_of_Nigeria) in [Rivers State](/source/Rivers_State), [Nigeria](/source/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](/source/Census).[2] The [postal code](/source/Postal_code) of the area is 504.[3] The current Executive Chairman of Andoni [Local Government](/source/Local_government) Area is Hon. Prince Lucky Promise Otuo JP.[4] The Andoni people are of cross River ancestry and belong to the [Obolo clan](/source/Obolo_people), a distinct ethnic group. It shares boundaries with Khana to the [North](/source/North), [Opobo Nkoro](/source/Opobo%E2%80%93Nkoro) to the [east](/source/East), Bonny to the [west](/source/West) and the [Atlantic Ocean](/source/Atlantic_Ocean) to the [south](/source/South).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Economy and development.

The Local government has been ages strives on an agrarian economy with nimble footing on fish, shrimp, and crop farming.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] From [Oyorokoto](/source/Oyorokoto) which is incidentally referred to as the biggest fishing port in the west Africa, to Okoroboile to Ngo,[5] [Asarama](/source/Asarama), and [Ataba](/source/Ataba%2C_Rivers_State), the people of the area are toiled in fish farming and sea food harvesting. The creeks, beaches, and [aquatic](/source/Andoni_River) 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](/source/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](/source/Elephant),[9] also other sea mammals like [Dolphins](/source/Dolphin), as well as turtles, crocodiles and other wild creatures. Its [inaugural](/source/Inaugural) carnival was held from the 18th of December 2021 to the 5th of January 2022, under the leadership of Mr. Erastus Charles Awortu. It included the coral of nine lessons ( December 18th), boat regatta ( December 30th ), peace walk ( January 3rd ), beach party( January 4th) and the cultural parade ( January 5th ).[10]

## Climate/Geography

Andoni LGA encompasses 233 square kilometres or 90 square miles in total, with an average [humidity](/source/Humidity) of 90%. The region has an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius or 77 degrees Fahrenheit, and its [topography](/source/Topography) includes a number of rivers and their [tributaries](/source/Tributary).[11]

## List of past chairmen

- Chief Hon. **Ibiamu Ikanya**

- Hon. **Godson Dienye**

- Hon. **Monwon Etete**

- Hon. **Fynface Ayaye**

- Hon. Mrs. **Emilia Nte**[12]

- Chief (Barr.) Erastus Awortu DSSRS

- Hon. Ikwut Emmanuel Friday

## See also

- [Obolo people](/source/Obolo_people)

- [Ijaw people](/source/Ijaw_people)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Home - The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria"](http://www.theglobalfund.org/en). *www.theglobalfund.org*. Retrieved 2021-09-11.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["It could be a Long Haul as Secondus Fights to Save his Political Career"](https://thesouthernexaminer.com/it-could-be-a-long-haul-as-secondus-fights-to-save-his-political-career-p6005-214.htm). *thesouthernexaminer.com*. Retrieved 2021-09-11.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Post Offices- with map of LGA"](https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx). NIPOST. Archived from [the original](http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx) on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Oluokun, Ayo. ["Rivers 2023: Andoni LG Chair kick-starts mobilization for registration of voters -"](https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2021/07/17/rivers-2023-andoni-lg-chair-kick-starts-mobilization-for-registration-of-voters/). *The NEWS*. Retrieved 2023-05-01.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Onukwugha, Anayo (2023-12-22). ["I Won't Go Back On Oath To Protect, Defend Rivers People – Fubara"](https://leadership.ng/i-wont-go-back-on-oath-to-protect-defend-rivers-people-fubara/). *[Leadership](/source/Leadership_(newspaper))*. Retrieved 2023-12-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["That Rivers LGA's Move to Conserve Wildlife (Nigeria)"](https://www.savetheelephants.org/news/that-rivers-lga-s-move-to-conserve-wildlife-nigeria/). *Save the Elephants*. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2023-12-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Andoni Bubbles with Unity Carnival - THISDAYLIVE"](https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/01/01/andoni-bubbles-with-unity-carnival?amp=1). *[This Day](/source/This_Day)*. Retrieved 2023-12-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Rivers Community Turning into Tourism Hub, Attracts Global Prominence - THISDAYLIVE"](https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/03/02/rivers-community-turning-into-tourism-hub-attracts-global-prominence?amp=1). *[This Day](/source/This_Day)*. Retrieved 2023-12-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Sunday, Ochogwu (2021-08-06). ["Rivers LG declares wild elephants, others as endangered species, says sudden appearance calls for concern"](https://dailypost.ng/2021/08/06/rivers-lg-declares-wild-elephants-others-as-endangered-species-says-sudden-appearance-calls-for-concern/). *[Daily Post](/source/Daily_Post_(Nigeria))*. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Tide, The (2021-12-31). ["Andoni Unity Carnival Kicks Off With Carol Of Nine Lessons"](https://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2021/12/andoni-unity-carnival-kicks-off-with-carol-of-nine-lessons/). *[The Tide](/source/The_Tide_(Nigeria))*. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Andoni Local Government Area"](https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/723/andoni). *www.manpower.com.ng*. Retrieved 2024-08-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Council Plans Isiodum, Unyeada Link Road"](https://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2010/05/26/council-plans-isiodum-unyeada-link-road/). *[The Tide](/source/The_Tide_(Nigeria))*. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 2010-05-26. Retrieved 2023-08-16.

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