Ivo is a
local government area in
Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State ( ig, Ȯra Ebonyi) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north and northeast by Benue State, Enugu State to the west, Cross River State to the east and southeast, and Abia State to the southwe ...
, Nigeria.
Towns include Akaeze and
Ishiagu
Ishiagu is a town in the Ivo, Nigeria, Ivo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, located on the plains of the south-eastern savannah belt.
It is the location of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu.
An open-pit lead/zinc mine was o ...
, home of the
Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu
The Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu (popularly known as "FCA Ishiagu") is based in Ishiagu, Ivo Local government area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The college promotes education, training and research into agricultural production, processin ...
.
Oil pipelines passing through the area have been attacked by armed vandals who broke the pipes and scooped up the oil.
Environmental damage caused by spillage has also been reported.
Notable people
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Anyim Pius Anyim
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Tekno
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Angela Okorie
Angela Okorie is a Nigerian actress. In 2015, she won the best City People Entertainment Awards for Best Supporting Actress. She is also noted to have acted in more than 100 films between 2009 and 2014.
Early life and education
Okorie, the t ...
References
Local Government Areas in Igboland
Local Government Areas in Ebonyi State
Populated places in Ebonyi State
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