Anambra North Senatorial Zone

Discover Oyi

The Heart of Commerce & Culture in Anambra

Experience the vibrant blend of traditional heritage and modern commerce in one of Anambra's most dynamic local government areas. Home to the famous Nteje and Awkuzu communities.

Oyi Market
Traditional Festival
Community
Agriculture

Brief Overview

Oyi is a Local Government Area in the Anambra North Senatorial Zone. Created in 1991, it has evolved from a purely agrarian society into a vibrant commercial hub. It serves as a critical connecting point between the agricultural interior and the commercial cities of Onitsha and Awka.

Population ~220,000
Landmass 300 km²
HQ Nteje
Founded 1991
Oyi Landscape

Towns & Communities

Explore the vibrant communities within Oyi LGA

Economy

Agriculture

Dominant industry leveraging the fertile soil near the Anambra River.

Rice Cassava Yam

Commerce

Vibrant trading activities across major community markets.

Nteje Market (Nkwo) Awkuzu Market (Eke)

Manufacturing

Small to medium scale processing and craftsmanship.

Palm Oil Processing Ceramics

Important Places

Oyi LG Secretariat

Government

The administrative seat of the local government located in Nteje.

Ogbunike Caves

Tourism

A UNESCO tentative list site featuring a network of caves and waterfalls.

Tansian University

Education

A private university located in Umunya, boosting local education.

St. Paul's Church

Religious

Historic religious center in Nteje with colonial architecture.

LGA Chairman

Mr. Emmanuel Nweke

Executive Chairman, Oyi LGA

"Our administration is dedicated to transparency, infrastructural development, and the security of all Oyi citizens."

Contact Chairman
+234 (0) 803 XXX XXXX

LG Services

Health

Primary healthcare centers, immunization, and maternity services.

Education

Management of primary schools and adult literacy programs.

Environment

Waste management, sanitation exercises, and erosion control.

Taxes & Levies

Market levies, business permits, and tenement rates.