| Capital: |
ENUGU |
| Area: |
7,627.20sq
kilometres |
| Population: |
3,729,349
(1997 FOS est.) |
| Language: |
Igbo |
History
The name Enugu
State was introduced on August 27, 1991 with the
creation of Anambra State. Enugu State with its
capital in Enugu is what was formerly known as
Anambra North.
It shares
boundaries with Anambra on the West, Abia State
on the South, Kogi on the North while Benue and
Eboyin on the East. Enugu and Nsukka are its
major towns. Enugu was the headquarters of the
former East Central State and Eastern Nigeria.
The state is made
up of 17 local government councils including
Awga, Ezeagu, Isi-Uzo, Nsukka, Udenu, Aniri, Oji
River among others.
The state has
such educational institutions as Enugu State
University, University of Nigeria, Nuskka and
Enugu Campus, Institute of Management &
Technology, Enugu and others. It has some
theological institutions such as the Bigard
Memorial Seminary, Enugu and the Spiritan
Theological Institute, Nsukka. It is noted for
its coal deposits.
Links
Schools
on The Web:
Contact
State
Liason Office:
Oduduwa House, Plot 1226, Ahmadu Bello Way,
Victoria Island, Lagos
Tel: 01-2616553, 2617061
