Dunukofia

Dunukofia
LGA
Country	Nigeria
State	Anambra State
Time zone	WAT (UTC+1)

Dunukofia is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Ukpo, the headquarters; Ifitedunu, Umunnachi, Umudioka, Ukwulu and Nawgu. It shares boundaries with Awka North, Idemili North, Njikoka and Oyi Local Governments.

The population is predominantly agrarian, but major in-roads have been made in commerce and education. Population density here is among the highest in all of Nigeria. There are general hospitals at Ifitedunu and Ukpo. There are also a dozen high schools for boys and girls. Dunukofia is among the most accessible local governments in Anambra State, with federal and state roads crossing it at different points. St Mary's High School Ifitedunu is categorised as one of the oldest post-primary schools in Anambra State.

Schools

The following secondary schools are in Dunukofia Local Government Area:

St. Mary’s High School, Ifitedunu
Walter Eze Memorial Secondary School, Ukpo
Community Secondary School, Umunachi
Nneamaka Girls’ Secondary School, Ifitedunu
Community Secondary School, Ukpo
Community Secondary School, Ukwulu
Girls Secondary School, Umudioka
Community Secondary School, Nawgu

References

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN ANAMBRA STATE dated July 21, 2007; accessed October 4, 2007

Anambra State

State capital: Awka

LGAs	Aguata Awka North Awka South Anambra East Anambra West Anaocha Ayamelum Dunukofia Ekwusigo Idemili North Idemili South Ihiala Njikoka Nnewi North Nnewi South Ogbaru Onitsha North Onitsha South Orumba North Orumba South Oyi

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