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| Capital |
Enugu |
| Land Area & Rank |
8,727 sq km (28) |
| Year Created |
August 27, 1991 |
| Governor |
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, PDP |
| Deputy Gov |
Cecilia Ezeilo, PDP |
| L.G.A |
17 |
| House of Assembly |
24 |
| Major Areas/Towns |
Enugu (Capital), Nsukka, Agbani, Obollo-Afor, Nike |
| Local Dialects |
Igbo |
| Motto |
“Coal City” |
| Population |
2006 Census:
Rank & Sex: 3,257,298(22)
Male: 1,624,202
Female: 1,633,096
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| Contact Phone |
Gov. Office: 234-42-451991
SSG: 234-42-454357
Info: 234-42-253146
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| Liason Office |
Abuja Liaison Office:
Central Area, Cadestral Zone
Near Ministry of Finance
P.M.B. 271 Garki
Abuja
Tel: 09-2342244, 2342243
Lagos Liaison Office:
Plot 1231, Bishop Oluwole St
Victoria Island, Lagos.
Tel/ Fax: 01-613338, 7744856
Website: www.ebeano.org
www.enugu.gov.ng
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| Government |
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| Local Government Areas |
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| LGA |
Headquarter |
| Agwu |
Agwu |
| Aninri |
Ediabo |
| Enugu East |
Nike |
| Enugu North |
Enugu |
| Enugu South |
Uwani |
| Ezeagu |
Aguobu-owa |
| Igbo-Etiti |
Ogbede |
| Igbo-eze North |
Enugu-Ezike |
| Igbo-eze South |
Ibagwa Aka |
| Isi-Uzo |
Ikem |
| Nkanu East |
Amagu-Nze |
| Nkanu West |
Agbani |
| Nsukka |
Nsukka |
| Oji-River |
Oji-River |
| Udenu |
Obollo-Afor |
| Udi |
Udi |
| Uzo-Uwani |
Umulokpa |
| Hotels & Tourism |
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Important places: IMT Sculptural Garden and
Art Gallery in Enugu, Nike Lake Resort; Enugu Polo,
amusement park, Enugu, coal mines sites, Enugu, Onuiyi
Haven; Nigeria 1st president, Nnamdi Azikiwe residence.
Important
Events: Mmanwu festival, Iriji (New yam)
festival, chieftaincy coronation, Ozo title taking
ceremonies, traditional marriage ceremonies, and cultural
troupes.
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| Hotels |
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Dontell Suites
18, Nike Lake Resort Road
Federal Housing Trans Ekulu
Enugu.
Tel: 042-551877
Email: dontellsuites@yahoo.com
Modotels Enugu
2, Club Road
P.O.Box 1954, Enugu
Tel: 234-42-258000, 258870-1
New Haven Tourist Paradise Hotel
Achara layout, Enugu
Tel: 234-42-332658
Nike Lake Motel
P.M.B 1193, Enugu
Tel: 234-42-337000-20
Presidential Hotel
Independence Layout
P.M.B 1096, Enugu
Tel: 234-42-253634
Protea Hotel
Lake Resort
Nike Road, Abakpa-Nike Town
Enugu
Tel: 234-42-557000
Fax: 234-42-557679
Email: ph.nikelakeresort@gmail.com
Website: WWW. Proteahotels.com/nikelake
Sunshine Guest House
1, John Nwodo Close
GRA Enugu
Tel: 042 255484, 255429
The Grand Metropole Hotel
19, Ogui Road, Enugu
Tel: 234-42-251971, 250464
Zodiac Hotel
5/7, Rangers Avenue
Independence Layout
P.O. Box 671, Enugu
Tel: 042 457900, 457915
Fax: 042 457758
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The state derives its name from the capital city; Enugu.
The word “Enugu” in local parlance means “The hill's
top”. The first European settlers arrived in Enugu in 1909
led by a British mining Engineer called Mr. Kitson, who in
the quest for silver discovered coal in the Udi ridge. By
1914, another British Mining engineer named W.J. Leck
arrived Enugu, accompanied by a group of labourers led by
one Mr. Alfred Inoma.
They first settled at Hill top; while
Alfred's group settled in Alfred camp; the present “Ugwu
Alfred”. Lord Lugard; the then Colonial Governor, took
keen intrest in the discovery of coal and by the close of
1914 the first shipment of coal was made. As mining
activities increased, a cosmopolitan settlement emerged
supported by a railway system linking Enugu to Port
Harcourt for the onward shipment of the coal to Europe. In
1917 Enugu acquired township status, and became
strategic to British interest.
Foreign business began to
move into Enugu. The most notable of which were John
Holt, Kingsway stores, British Bank of West Africa and
United Africa Company (UAC). Ever since the colonial
rule in Nigeria Enugu has played significant role in the
Nigerian political system.
It was the capital of the Eastern
Region (now broken up into Eleven states) from 1947 to
1967, it was also the capital of the defunct Republic of
Biafra, the East Central State, the old Anambra State and
now the capital of the present Enugu State. The state is a
homogeneous Igbo ethnic group, a people noted for their
industrious entrepreneurship and resourcefulness.
Boundaries/Neighbours:
In the south are Abia and Imo
States, in the North by Benue and Kogi states, on the East
by Ebonyi state, and on the West by Anambra state.
Topography:
Lying partly within the semi-tropical rain
forest belt of the South, changing gradually from tropical
rain forest belt to open woodland and then to Savannah
land. Apart from chain of low hills, the rest of the state is
made up of low land criss-crossed by numerous streams
and rivulets; major ones are Adada and Oji- Rivers.
Climate:
Is comparatively equitable. The annual rainfall
ranges within 152cm to 203cm. The climate is generally
cold during the rain season which lasts from March to
October. And relatively hot during the dry season. The dry
season commences in November and lasts till April.
Average temperature is put at 28 degree. December and
early January is the coldest as a result of the dry dusty
wind of harmattan.
Education:
The state has two universities, one federal and
the other state owned, and one college of education.
Economy:
Industrial production plays vital role in the
sustenance of the economy. The state is a host to many
industries; among them are vegetable oil company,
aluminum, automobile, flourmill, livestock, cement
companies, brewery, and coal mining
Agriculture:
The locals are mainly farmers. This also
plays very significant role in the growth of the state's
economy. Among the agricultural produce in the state are:
rice, maize, cassava, poultry and piggery, palm produce
and cashew.
Mineral/Natural Resources:
The following mineral
resources are found in Enugu state; Natural gas, petroleum,
coal, Iron ore, clay, kaolin and limestone.
Famous Natives:
Arthur Nwankwo, Politician. Alison
Madueke, Navy officer rtd. J.O.J. Okoloagu, Army
Officer, Jim Nwabodo, Politician, Ejike Onyia, business
man. David Ogbodo, Administrator. Steve Okolo,
Administrator. Dubem Onyia, politician. N. Malo,
Administrator. Igwe James Mama (Ifesinachi),
Transporter. Eugene Okwor, Administrator. Naduka Ugwu
Businessman. Christopher Oti, Businessman. Abdulazeez
Ude, Businessman. Basil Onugu, Banker. Eddy Ugwu,
Politician. Ogbonaya Onovo, Police Officer rtd. Kelvin
Ejiofor, Broadcaster. C. I. Nnamani, Justice. A.C. Okafor,
police officer. C. C. Onoh, politican. Eze Ozobu, justice. J.
C. N. Ugwu, justice
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