It houses the headquarters of the newly established 14 Brigade and 145 Battalion office complex of the Nigerian Army.

[7] Situated at an altitude of 103.0 meters (337.93 feet) above sea level, Ohafia experiences a Tropical Monsoon climate (Designation: Am).

The region is home to various marketplaces, including the Amavo central market, where a wide variety of goods are bought and sold.

The Local Government Area's residents work primarily in agriculture, growing products including yam, cassava, melon, and vegetables there in significant amounts.

The residents of Ohafia Local Government Area also work in the fields of food processing, blacksmithing, and wood carving.