Oyi

Oyi is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is home to the Oyi people. The towns that make up the local government are Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Awkuzu, Ogbunike, Umuneba, Umunya and Nteje.

Oyi
LGA and city
Coordinates: 6°10′36″N 6°51′43″E
Country Nigeria
StateAnambra State
Area
  Total53.9 sq mi (139.7 km2)
Population
 (2022)
  Total239,700
  Density4,400/sq mi (1,700/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Oyi/Ayamelum is a Federal Constituency represented by Hon Chinedu Eluemuno at the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja. Oyi have had many Council Chairmen including Chief Okonkwo Onuigbo (from Omor), Barr Solomon Ekwenze, Barr. Ifeyinwa Morah and Hon. Edwin Aghadiuno.

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