Local Government Areas in Enugu State

Enugu state was created in 1991 from Anambra state. It is also known as the “coal city state” and has its capital in Enugu city. Enugu state is the connecting point between eastern Nigeria and northern Nigeria. It has a landmass of 7,16lkm² and is made up of 16 Local Government Area.

The Local Government Areas in Enugu state are;

1. Aninri Local Government Area

History of Aninri Local Government Area

Aninri Local Government Area in Enugu state has its headquarters in Ndeaboh town. This LGA comprises of five towns. They are; Mpu, Okpanku, Nenwe, Ndeaboh and Mduma. This LGA is the Local Government Area of origin of Ike Ekweremmadu, and has an area of 364km².

Location of Aninri Local Government Area

Aninri Local Government Area is located in the southeastern axis of Enugu state. It is bordered by Awgu LGA in the east and Nkanu east in the north and northeast.

Chairman of Aninri Local Government Area:

Princess Chinyere Ekwe

Wards in Aninri Local Government Area

Enugu Aninri Mpu 10
Enugu Aninri Ndeabo 8
Enugu Aninri Nnenwe I 5
Enugu Aninri Nnenwe Ii 6
Enugu Aninri Nnenwe Iii 7
Enugu Aninri Oduma I 1
Enugu Aninri Oduma Ii 2
Enugu Aninri Oduma Iii 3
Enugu Aninri Oduma Iv 4
Enugu Aninri Okpanku 9

2. Awgu Local Government Area

History of Awgu Local Government Area

Awgu Local Government Area has its headquarters in Awgu town. This LGA is the host LGA of the NYSC orientation camp in Enugu state. This LGA is made up of several cities, prominent among them are Isu-Awa, Amoli, Mmaku, Ugbo, Mgbidi Ugwueme, etc.

Location of Awgu Local Government Area

Awgu Local Government Area is located very close to Aninri LGA. It is bounded by Aninri in the east and northeast, Oji river and Udi in the east and Nkanu west and east in the north.

Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area:

Mr. Nnanna Mathanus

Wards in Awgu Local Government Area

Enugu Awgu Agbogugu 4
Enugu Awgu Anikenano/Ugwueme 8
Enugu Awgu Awgu I 1 2988                                                                                                                                        Enugu Awgu Awgu Ii 2
Enugu Awgu Ihe 5
Enugu Awgu Isu Awa/Ogugu/Agbudu/Ituku 10
Enugu Awgu Mgbidi/Mmaku 7
Enugu Awgu Mgbowo 3
Enugu Awgu Obeagu 6
Enugu Awgu Ogbaku 11
Enugu Awgu Owelli/Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu 9

3. Enugu East Local Government Area

History of Enugu East Local Government Area

Enugu east Local Government Area has its headquarters in Nkwo Nike. It has a population of 383km². This LGA is made up of 33 towns and villages and has been very negatively affected by the struggling Nigerian economy.

Location of Enugu East Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located close to the eastern end of Enugu state. It is bounded by Isi-Uzo and Igbo-Etiti in the north, Enugu north in the south, Nkanu east in the east and Udi in the west.

Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area:

Prince Cornelius Nnaji

Wards in Enugu East Local Government Area

Enugu Enugu East Abakpa I 1
Enugu Enugu East Abakpa Ii 2
Enugu Enugu East Amorji 4
Enugu Enugu East Ibagwa-Nike/Edem 10
Enugu Enugu East Mbulu-Njodo East 12
Enugu Enugu East Mbulu-Njodo West 7
Enugu Enugu East Mbuluiyiukwu 5
Enugu Enugu East Mbuluowehe 6
Enugu Enugu East Trans-Ekulu 9
Enugu Enugu East Ugwugo Nike 11
Enugu Enugu East Umuchigbo 8
Enugu Enugu East Umuenwene 3

4. Enugu North Local Government Area

History of Enugu North Local Government Area

Enugu north LGA is the most developed Local Government Area in Enugu state. It has its capital in Enugu city and has a landmass of 106km². Enugu north Local Government Area is made up of four major towns. They are; Umuneyo, Onueto, Amaigbo, and Ihenwuzi.

Location of Enugu North Local Government Area

Enugu north is a small LGA that is sandwiched between Enugu east, Enugu south, Nkanu east and Udi Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Enugu North Local Government Area:

Hon Isaac Igwe

Wards in Enugu North Local Government Area

Enugu Enugu North Asata Township 1
Enugu Enugu North China Town 9
Enugu Enugu North G.R.A 7
Enugu Enugu North Gui Newlayout 8
Enugu Enugu North Ihewuzi 3
Enugu Enugu North Independence Layout 11
Enugu Enugu North New Haven 10
Enugu Enugu North Ogbette East 5
Enugu Enugu North Ogbette West 6
Enugu Enugu North Ogui Township 13
Enugu Enugu North Onu-Asata 4
Enugu Enugu North Udi Siding/Iva Valley 12
Enugu Enugu North Umunevo 2

5. Enugu South Local Government Area

History of Enugu South Local Government Area

Enugu south Local Government Area has its headquarters in Uwani. With an area of 67km², this Local Government Area is perhaps the smallest Local Government Area in Enugu state. Enug south LGA is entirely occupied by the Igbo people and is made up of 34 towns and villages.

Location of Enugu South Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bounded by Enugu north in the north, Nkanu west in the south, Nkanu east in the east and Udi in the west.

Chairman of Enugu South Local Government Area:

Hon Sunday Ugwu

Wards in Enugu South Local Government Area

Enugu Enugu South Achara Layout East 6
Enugu Enugu South Achara Layout West 7
Enugu Enugu South Akwuke 12
Enugu Enugu South Amechi I 1
Enugu Enugu South Amechi Ii 2
Enugu Enugu South Awkunanaw East 8
Enugu Enugu South Awkunanaw West 9
Enugu Enugu South Maryland 13
Enugu Enugu South Obeagu I 3
Enugu Enugu South Obeagu Ii 11
Enugu Enugu South Ugwuaji 10
Enugu Enugu South Uwani East 4
Enugu Enugu South Uwani West 5

6. Ezeagu Local Government Area

History of Ezeagu Local Government Area

Ezeagu Local Government Area in Enugu state has its headquarters in Aguobu-Owa. It is an LGA with an area of 633km². Ezeagu Local Government Area is majorly occupied by Igbos and had a population of 169,718 in 2006.

Location of Ezeagu Local Government Area

This LGA occupies the western axis of Enugu state. It is almost entirely wrapped up by Udi LGA, It also shares borders with Oji-River.

Chairman of Ezeagu Local Government Area:

Chief Barr Emeka Ozoagu

Wards in Ezeagu Local Government Area

Enugu Ezeagu Agba Umana 6
Enugu Ezeagu Aguobu (Umumba) 7
Enugu Ezeagu Aguobu-Owa 1 3
Enugu Ezeagu Aguobu-Owa 11 4
Enugu Ezeagu Awha 2
Enugu Ezeagu Imezi Owa I 11
Enugu Ezeagu Imezi Owa Ii 12
Enugu Ezeagu Iwollo 16
Enugu Ezeagu Mgbagbu Owa I 13
Enugu Ezeagu Mgbagbu Owa Iii 15
Enugu Ezeagu Mgbagbu Owa Ii 14
Enugu Ezeagu Obe Agu Umana 19
Enugu Ezeagu Obinofia 17
Enugu Ezeagu Oghe I 9
Enugu Ezeagu Oghe Ii 10
Enugu Ezeagu Okpogho 18
Enugu Ezeagu Olo/Amagu Umulokpa I 1
Enugu Ezeagu Ulo/Amagu/Umulokpa Ii 20
Enugu Ezeagu Umana Ndiagu 5
Enugu Ezeagu Umumba Ndiumo 8

7. Igbo Etiti Local Government Area

History of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area

Igbo Etiti is an LGA in Enugu that is chiefly occupied by the Igbos. It has its headquarters in Ogbede and has an area of 352km². Igbo Etiti LGA is made up of 10 towns. They are; Ekwegbe,OzallaAku, Udueme,Onyohor,Ukehe, Diogbe, Ohebe,Ikolo and Ochima.

Location of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area

Igbo Etiti Local Government Area is located very close to the center of Enugu state. It is bounded by Nsukka in the north, Enugu east and Udi in the south, Uso-Nwani in the west and Isi-Uzo in the east.

Chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area:

Hon Malachy Agbo

Wards in Igbo Etiti Local Government Area

Enugu Igbo Etiti Aku I 1
Enugu Igbo Etiti Aku Ii 2
Enugu Igbo Etiti Aku Iii 3
Enugu Igbo Etiti Aku Iv 4
Enugu Igbo Etiti Aku V (Idueme) 5
Enugu Igbo Etiti Diogbe/Umunko 12
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ejuoha/Udeme 15
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ekwegbe I 6
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ekwegbe Ii 7
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ikolo/Ohebe 13
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ohaodo I 8
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ohaodo Ii 9
Enugu Igbo Etiti Onyohor/Ochima/Idoha 14
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ozalla I 10
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ozalla Ii 11
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ukehe I 16
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ukehe Ii 17
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ukehe Iii 18
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ukehe Iv 19
Enugu Igbo Etiti Ukehe V 20

8. Igbo Eze North Local Government Area

History of Igbo Eze North Local Government Area

Igbo Eze North Local Government Area in Enugu state is bordered by two different states. They are Benue and Kogi state. It has a landmass of 293km² and has its headquarters in Enugu-Ezike.

Location of Igbo Eze North Local Government Area

Igbo Eze North Local Government Area occupies the northern axis of Enugu state. It is bounded by Udenu and Igbo Eze south Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Igbo Eze North Local Government Area:

Mr. Bona venture Onuh

Wards in Igbo Eze North Local Government Area

Enugu Igbo Eze North Essodo 1 1
Enugu Igbo Eze North Essodo 11 2
Enugu Igbo Eze North Essodo 111 3
Enugu Igbo Eze North Ette 1 4
Enugu Igbo Eze North Ette 11 5
Enugu Igbo Eze North Ette Central 6
Enugu Igbo Eze North Ezzodo 10
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuitodo I 7
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuitodo Ii 8
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuitodo Iii 9
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuozzi I 11
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuozzi Ii 12
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuozzi Iii 13
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuozzi Iv 14
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuozzi Ix 19
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuozzi V 15
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuozzi Vi 16
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuozzi Vii 17
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuozzi Viii 18
Enugu Igbo Eze North Umuozzi X 20

9. Igbo Eze South Local Government Area

History of Igbo Eze South Local Government Area

Igbo Eze south Local Government Area has its headquarters in Ibagwa-Aka. It comprises of ten towns and has a landmass of 158km². Indigenes of this LGA are mostly farmers and traders.

Location of Igbo Eze South Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located in northern Enugu state.It is bounded by Udenu, Nsukka and Igbo Eze North Local Government Area.

Chairman of Igbo Eze South Local Government Area:

Dr Fide Odo

Wards in Igbo Eze South Local Government Area

Enugu Igbo Eze South Alor Agu 1
Enugu Igbo Eze South Amabo /Hausa/ Yoruba 2
Enugu Igbo Eze South Echara 4
Enugu Igbo Eze South Ezema Ward 3
Enugu Igbo Eze South Iheaka (Likki/Akutara Ward) 6
Enugu Igbo Eze South Iheaka (Ugo Akohi Ward) 5
Enugu Igbo Eze South Iheakpu (Ajuona Ogbagu Ward) 8
Enugu Igbo Eze South Iheakpu (Ezzi Ngwu Ward) 7
Enugu Igbo Eze South Itchi/Uwani I 9
Enugu Igbo Eze South Itchi/Uwani Ii 10
Enugu Igbo Eze South Nkalagu Obukpa 11
Enugu Igbo Eze South Ovoko (Ajuona Ward) 12
Enugu Igbo Eze South Ovoko (Umuelo/Ovoko Agu Ward) 13
Enugu Igbo Eze South Ovoko (Umulolo Ward) 14
Enugu Igbo Eze South Uhunowerre 15
Enugu Igbo Eze South Unadu 16

10. Isi Uzo Local Government Area

History of Isi Uzo Local Government Area

Isi Uzo Local Government Area is located at borders of Enugu state. It is bordered by Benue and Ebonyi state. Isi Uzo Local Government Area has its headquarters in Ikem town and has a landmass of 877km². This LGA is believed to have deposits of crude oil and is majorly occupied by farmers.

Location of Isi Uzo Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located in northeast Enugu state. It shares borders with five other LGAs and two states.

Chairman of Isi Uzo Local Government Area:

Hon Benjamin Edeoga

Wards in Isi Uzo Local Government Area

Enugu Isi Uzo Ehamufu I 8
Enugu Isi Uzo Ehamufu Ii 9
Enugu Isi Uzo Ehamufu Iii 10
Enugu Isi Uzo Ehamufu Iv 11
Enugu Isi Uzo Ikem I 1
Enugu Isi Uzo Ikem Ii 2
Enugu Isi Uzo Mbu I 5
Enugu Isi Uzo Mbu Ii 6
Enugu Isi Uzo Neke I 3
Enugu Isi Uzo Neke Ii 4
Enugu Isi Uzo Umualor 7

11. Nkanu East Local Government Area

History of Nkanu East Local Government Area

Nkanu East Local Government Area is an LGA at the borders of Enugu state. Its headquarters is in Amagunze and it has an area of 795km². This makes it one of the biggest LGAs in Enugu state.

Location of Nkanu East Local Government Area

Nkanu east Local Government Area occupies eastern axis of Enugu state and is bounded by seven other LGAs.

Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area:

Mrs Precious Ubagu

Wards in Nkanu East Local Government Area

Enugu Nkanu East Akpawfu/Isienu/Amangunze 3
Enugu Nkanu East Amagunze 9
Enugu Nkanu East Amankanu/Ogbahu 2
Enugu Nkanu East Amechi/Idodo/Oruku 1
Enugu Nkanu East Ihuokpara 4
Enugu Nkanu East Mburubu 13
Enugu Nkanu East Nara I 5
Enugu Nkanu East Nara Ii 6
Enugu Nkanu East Nkerefi I 7
Enugu Nkanu East Nkerefi Ii 8
Enugu Nkanu East Nomeh 12
Enugu Nkanu East Owo 14
Enugu Nkanu East Ugbawka I 10
Enugu Nkanu East Ugbawka Ii 11

12. Nkanu West Local Government Area

History of Nkanu West Local Government Area

Nkanu West Local Government Area has its headquarters in Agbani. Nkanu west Local Government Area is the LGA of origin of some very popular people in Enugu state, one of them is former governor of Enugu state, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani.  This LGA had a population of 146,695 in 2006 and has a landmass of 225km².

Location of Nkanu West Local Government Area

Nkanu west is located close to the center of Enugu state. It shares boundaries five other LGAs in Enugu state.

Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area:

Hon Afam Nwabueze

Wards in Nkanu West Local Government Area

Enugu Nkanu West Agbani 1
Enugu Nkanu West Akegbe-Ugwu (Okwuo) 3
Enugu Nkanu West Akpugo Ii 9
Enugu Nkanu West Akpugo Iii 10
Enugu Nkanu West Akugbo Iv 11
Enugu Nkanu West Amodu 4
Enugu Nkanu West Amurri 2
Enugu Nkanu West Ibite Akegbe Ugwu 13
Enugu Nkanu West Ndiuno Uwani (Akpugo I) 14
Enugu Nkanu West Obe 6
Enugu Nkanu West Obinagu Uwani (Akpugo I) 8
Enugu Nkanu West Obuoffia 5
Enugu Nkanu West Ozalla 7
Enugu Nkanu West Umueze 12

13. Nsukka Local Government Area

 History of Nsukka Local Government Area

This LGA is very popular for being the host Local Government Area of the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. It is perhaps the biggest LGA in Enugu and has a landmass of 1,810 km². This LGA has a very hilly topography and also has its headquarters in Nsukka town.

Location of Nsukka Local Government Area

This Local Government Area partly occupies the northwestern axis of Enugu state. It is bounded by Uzo-Nwani, Igbo Etiti, Isi-Uzo, Udenu and Igbo Eze South Local Government Areas.

Wards in Nsukka Local Government Area

Enugu Nsukka Agbemebe/Umabor 8
Enugu Nsukka Akalite 13
Enugu Nsukka Akpa/Ozzi 7
Enugu Nsukka Alor-Uno 3
Enugu Nsukka Ede-Nta 5
Enugu Nsukka Ede-Ukwu 4
Enugu Nsukka Edem-Ani 6
Enugu Nsukka Eha-Ndiagu 10
Enugu Nsukka Eha-Uno 9
Enugu Nsukka Ejuona/Uwani 12
Enugu Nsukka Ibagwani/Ibagwaga Okpaligbo 11
Enugu Nsukka Ibeku 2
Enugu Nsukka Ihe 15
Enugu Nsukka Mkpunano 14
Enugu Nsukka Nnu 16
Enugu Nsukka Obimo/Ikwoka 18
Enugu Nsukka Obukpa 20
Enugu Nsukka Ogbozalla/Idi 1
Enugu Nsukka Okpuje/Okutu/Anuka 19
Enugu Nsukka Owerre/Umuoyo 17

13. Oji-River Local Government Area

History of Oji-River Local Government Area

This Local Government Area shares borders with Abia and Anambra state. Its headquarters is in Oji River and it has an area of 403km². Oji-River LGA is the site for one of the power stations in Nigeria. This LGA is dominated by Catholics and Anglicans and also houses the biggest leprosy rehabilitation center in the southeast.

Location of Oji-River Local Government Area

This Local Government Area occupies the southwestern part of Enugu state. It is bounded by three other LGAs.

Chairman of Oji-River Local Government Area:

Mr. Gab Onuzulike

Wards in Oji-River Local Government Area

Enugu Oji-River Achiagu I 8
Enugu Oji-River Achiagu Ii 9
Enugu Oji-River Achiagu Iii 10
Enugu Oji-River Achiuno I 11
Enugu Oji-River Achiuno Ii 12
Enugu Oji-River Achiuno Iii 13
Enugu Oji-River Achiuno Iv 14
Enugu Oji-River Akpugoeze 20
Enugu Oji-River Awlaw 19
Enugu Oji-River Inyi I 15
Enugu Oji-River Inyi Ii 16
Enugu Oji-River Inyi Iii 17
Enugu Oji-River Inyi Iv 18
Enugu Oji-River Oji-River I 1
Enugu Oji-River Oji-River Ii 2
Enugu Oji-River Oji-River Iii 3
Enugu Oji-River Oji-River Iv 4
Enugu Oji-River Ugwuoba I 5
Enugu Oji-River Ugwuoba Ii 6
Enugu Oji-River Ugwuoba Iii 7

14. Udenu Local Government Area

History of Udenu Local Government Area

With 412 as its postal code, Udenu LGA is an LGA that shares borders with Nsukka. It has its headquarters in Obollo-Afor and has an area of 248km². This LGA was created in 1981. Prior to its creation, it was part of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area.

Location of Udenu Local Government Area

Udenu Local Government Area is located in northern Enugu state. It is bounded by Isi-Uzo, Nsukka, Igbo Eze south and Igbo Eze north LGAs.

Chairman of Udenu Local Government Area:

Barr Amaechi Nwodo

Wards in Udenu Local Government Area

Enugu Udenu Amala 1
Enugu Udenu Ezimo 2
Enugu Udenu Imilike 3
Enugu Udenu Obollo-Afor 4
Enugu Udenu Obollo-Eke 6
Enugu Udenu Obollo-Etiti 5
Enugu Udenu Ogbodu-Aba 7
Enugu Udenu Orba I 8
Enugu Udenu Orba Ii 9
Enugu Udenu Udunedem 10

15. Udi Local Government Area

History of Udi Local Government Area

Udi Local Government Area has its headquarters in Udi town and a landmass of 897km². Udi Local Government Area is one of the most prominent Local Government Areas in Enugu and is very rich in coal deposits.

Location of Udi Local Government Area

Udi Local Government Area is located at the center of Enugu state. It shares borders with nine other LGAs.

Chairman of Udi Local Government Area:

Engr Hyacinth Ngwu

Wards in Udi Local Government Area

Enugu Udi Abia 7
Enugu Udi Abor 15
Enugu Udi Affa/Oghu/Ikono 14
Enugu Udi Akpa Kwume/Nze 13
Enugu Udi Amokwe 20
Enugu Udi Awhum/Ukana 11
Enugu Udi Ebe 10
Enugu Udi Egede/Umuoka 12
Enugu Udi Eke 19
Enugu Udi Nachi 6
Enugu Udi Ngwo Asa 8
Enugu Udi Ngwo Uno 9
Enugu Udi Nsude 2
Enugu Udi Obinagu 5
Enugu Udi Obioma 17
Enugu Udi Okpatu 16
Enugu Udi Udi/Agbudu 1
Enugu Udi Umuabi 4
Enugu Udi Umuaga 3
Enugu Udi Umulumgbe 18

16. Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area

History of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area

This LGA shares boundaries with Kogi and Anambra state. It is one of the biggest LGAs in Enugu and has an area of 855km². Its population in 2006 was 124,480. This figure has definitely increased very significantly by now.

Location of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located in northwestern Enugu state. It is bordered by four LGAs in addition to sharing borders with Kogi and Anambra states.

Chairman of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area:

Chief Cornel Onwubuya

Wards in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area

Enugu Uzo-Uwani Abbi 8
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Adaba-Nkume 2
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Adani 6
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Akpogu 9
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Igga/Asaba 1
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Nimbo I 11
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Nimbo Ii 12
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Nkpologu 16
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Nrobo 15
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Ogurugu 7
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Ojo 5
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Ugbene I 13
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Ugbene Ii 14
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Ukpata 4
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Umulokpa 3
Enugu Uzo-Uwani Uvuru 10

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