Home to Fegge Layout, Ochanja Market, and the Bridgehead. Onitsha South is the gateway to Eastern Nigeria's commerce.
Est. Footfall
1.2M+
Markets
07
SME Density
High
Access
Bridge
Population Density
Urban Core Area
Trading Volume
Daily Transaction Est.
Land Size
100% Urbanized
LGA Status
Strategic Nexus
Onitsha South is not just a market; it is a logistical powerhouse. Hosting the Bridgehead Market (pharmaceuticals/provisions) and the massive Ochanja Market, it controls the flow of goods between the South-West and South-East.
Major park for heavy-duty transport to Northern Nigeria.
Plastics, shoemaking (Ochanja), and metal fabrication.
Excellent access via Niger Bridge & Upper Iweka.
Served by industrial feeders prioritizing markets.
Joint security patrols active in market areas.
Redesigning old market structures into modern shopping malls.
Private recycling and waste-to-wealth ventures are highly lucrative.
Budget and luxury hotels to serve the influx of traders.
| District / Area | Primary Function | Key Landmark | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fegge | Residential / Mixed | St. Jude's / Zik Avenue | Very High |
| Odoakpu | Commercial | Modebe Avenue | High |
| Woliwo | Commercial / Transport | Upper Iweka Axis | Med-High |
| Ochanja | Market Zone | Ochanja Market | Extreme |
| Bridgehead | Gateway / Industrial | Niger Bridge | High |
Transition Committee Chairman
"Our mission is to restore the glory of Onitsha South through clean environment policies, improved market infrastructure, and robust revenue accountability."