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Enugu State

Category: Nigerian States

Population: 5.6 million

Capital: Enugu

Major Town(s): Nsukka

Language(s): Igbo

Governor: Sullivan Chime

Industry and Commerce: Agriculture

Nearest Airport(s): Enugu Airport

Major Institution(s) of Higher Learning: University of Nigeria, Nsukka,

Enugu State University of Science & Technology (ESUT), Institute of Management

& Technology (IMT), Enugu

Official Website: http:// www.enugu.gov.ng

Description:

Enugu State is situated in the south eastern part of Nigeria. The indigenes of Enugu State are Igbo and the main religion is Christianity.

The main industry of Enugu state is agriculture with yam tubers, palm produce and rice being their main produce.

Enugu State has 17 local government areas listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Aninri
2. Awgu
3. Enugu-East
4. Enugu-North
5. Enugu-South
6. Ezeagu
7. Igbo-Etiti
8. Igbo-Eze-North
9. Igbo-Eze-South
10. Isi-Uzo
11. Nkanu-East
12. Nkanu-West
13. Nsukka
14. Oji-River
15. Udenu
16. Udi
17. Uzo-Uwani

The main mineral resource in Enugu State is coal, in addition, new mineral deposits have recently been discovered and include limestone, iron ore, crude oil, natural gas and bauxite.

Tourist attractions include:

• Ezeagu Tourist Complex
• Iva Valley Coal Mine
• Mmanwu Festival
• Nike Holiday Resort
• Nkalagu Silicon Sand
• Uzo-Uwani Natural Nature's Wonder