Isuikwuato

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footnotes = Isuikwuato is a local government area in Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. It has an estimated population of 50,000 people. It is known as the people of strength.

Isuikwuato is a land of many natural resources like Iron ore, Kaolin etc. [ [http://www.onlinenigeria.com/links/abiaadv.asp?blurb=176 Nigeria: Abia - Mineral Resources In Abia State - Abia State ] ] Oil lines flow throw Isuikwuato and there have been cases of burst pipe which have had severe effects on the local economy and environment. [ [http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2003/jul/03/0031.html Daily Independent Online ] ]

Isuikwuato is also home to Abia State University Uturu.

Notable people from Isuikwuato

Ike Nwachukwu who, among other positions, served as Foreign Minister of Nigeria twice; and as a Senator in the National Assembly delegation from Abia State.

Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu who is the current Nigerian Miniser of education.

Mr. Lambert Ndukwe who was one of the richest men in Nigeria in 1950's, known for stock fish importation from Norway and cotton exportation to Europe. [ [http://www.itog.com/item_info.pl?id=221550 Umuahia - Is That One Good? ] ]

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