Enugu State News Today | Daily Updates

Publish date: 2024-08-17

Current Governor: Peter Mbah
Founded: August 27, 1991
Area: 7,161 km2
Capital: Enugu
Geopolitical Zone: South East
HD1 (2021): 0.640; middle, 9 of 37
ISO 3166 code: NG-EN
Population: 3.26 million
Postal Code: 400001
Official Website
Slogan: Coal City State

Background

Enugu state is located in the Southeast region of Nigeria. It is bordered by the states of Benue and Kogi to the north, Ebonyi to the east and southeast, Abia to the south, and Anambra to the west. The state was formed on August 27, 1991 when it was split from the former Anambra State.

Population

With a population of 3,267,837 as of 2006, Enugu State is the 22nd most populous state in Nigeria.

Governors

Herbert Eze (Administrator): August 1991 - January 1992

Okwesilieze Nwodo (Governor): January 1992 - November 1993

Temi Ejoor (Administrator): December 1993 - September 1994

Mike Torey (Administrator): September 1994 - August 1996

Sule Ahman (Administrator): August 1996 - August 1998

Adewunmi Agbaje (Administrator): August 1998 - May 1999

Chimaroke Nnamani (Governor): May 29,1999 - May 29,2007

Sullivan Chime (Governor): May 29,2007 - May 29,2015

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Governor): May 29, 2015 - May 2023

Peter Mbah (Governor): May 29, 2023 - incumbent

University

The University of Nigeria is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State.

Famous people

Some famous people from Enugu state include:

Nkem Owoh: Nigerian actor and comedian.
Flavour N’abania: Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Nigerian writer and novelist.