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Enugu
Enugu () verbally pronounced as "Enụgwụ" by the Igbo indigenes is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the south, and Anambra State to the west. The state takes its name from its capital and largest city, Enugu. The city acquired township status in 1917 and was called Enugwu-Ngwo. Due to the rapid expansion towards areas owned by other indigenous communities, it was renamed Enugu in 1928. Of the 36 states, Enugu is the 29th largest in area and 22nd most populous with an estimated population of over 4.4 million as of 2016. Geographically, the state is divided between the Niger Delta swamp forests in the far south and the drier Guinean forest–savanna mosaic with some savanna in the rest of the state. Other important geographical features are the Udi-Nsukka Plateau and Ekulu River, which flows through the city of Enugu. Modern-day Enugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enugu (city)
Enugu ( ; ) is the capital city of Enugu State in Nigeria. The city had a population of 4,690,100 spread across the three Local government areas of Nigeria, LGAs of Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu South, according to the 2022 Nigerian census. History Early history Énugwú (Igbo verbalization of Enugu) is the capital city of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located in southeastern part of Nigeria. The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo words Énú Ụ́gwụ́, meaning "hill top", denoting the city's hilly geography. Enugu acquired township status in 1917 and was called Enugwu-Ngwo, but because of the rapid expansion towards areas owned by other indigenous communities, the city was renamed Enugu in 1928. The first settlement in the Enugu area was the small Nike village of Ogui from present day Igala which was present since the era of the Atlantic Slave Trade.Udo, p. 88. ''Nike'' in the Igbo language means "with strength or power".Williams, p. 196. The Nike people acquir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enugu State House Of Assembly
Enugu () verbally pronounced as "Enụgwụ" by the Igbo indigenes is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the south, and Anambra State to the west. The state takes its name from its capital and largest city, Enugu. The city acquired township status in 1917 and was called Enugwu-Ngwo. Due to the rapid expansion towards areas owned by other indigenous communities, it was renamed Enugu in 1928. Of the 36 states, Enugu is the 29th largest in area and 22nd most populous with an estimated population of over 4.4 million as of 2016. Geographically, the state is divided between the Niger Delta swamp forests in the far south and the drier Guinean forest–savanna mosaic with some savanna in the rest of the state. Other important geographical features are the Udi-Nsukka Plateau and Ekulu River, which flows through the city of Enugu. Modern-day Enugu State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Mbah
Peter Ndubuisi Mbah (; born 17 March 1972) is a Nigerian maritime lawyer, financial analyst, and politician who has served as Governor of Enugu State since 2023. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd. Mbah is a native of Owo in Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, Nigeria. He is a Fellow of the Certified Institute of Public Administration and Management (CIPM), a member of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Nigerian Bar Association. Early life and education Peter Mbah was born in Enugu to the family of Chief Gilbert Ekete Mbah from Ashishi Owo, Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State. He attended Army Children's School, Bori Camp, Portharcourt and Owode High School, Owode Egba Ogun State. Mbah studied law at the University of East London, U.K., earning a Bachelor of Laws in 2000. He then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar. He has a master's degree in Maritime and Comme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian National Assembly Delegation From Enugu
The Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Enugu State comprises three Senate of Nigeria, senators and six Nigerian House of Representatives, representatives. 6th Assembly (2007–2011) The 6th National Assembly (2007–2011) was inaugurated on 5 June 2007. The People's Democratic Party (Nigeria), People's Democratic Party (PDP) won all the Senate and House seats. Senators representing Enugu State in the 6th Assembly were: Representatives in the 6th Assembly were: 8th National Assembly (2015 till 2019) Senators representing Enugu State in the 8th Assembly are 9th National Assembly (2019–2023) Senators representing Enugu State in the 9th Assembly are:[3] 10th National Assembly (2023 till date) Senators representing Enugu State in the 9th Assembly are:[3] See also *Senate of Nigeria *Nigerian National Assembly References {{DEFAULTSORT:Enugu State Delegation Enugu State politicians, * Enugu State, National Assembly National Assembly (Nigeria) del ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osita Ngwu
Osita Ngwu is a Nigerian politician and a member of the 10th Nigeria Senate. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he was elected to the Senate from Enugu West Senatorial District of Enugu State in 2023. Background Osita Ngwu holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Enugu State University of Science and Technology in 2001. He obtained a Masters of Business Administration MBA at University Roehampton, London , Business School in 2016. He is a member of various professional bodies, Nigerian Society of Engineers NSE, Nigerian Mechanical Engineers Association NMEA and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria COREN. Career Osita Ngwu began his career in oil and gas industry, where he spent many years in various engineering roles. He started as a trainee engineer and became an Executive Director, working on significant projects like OML Phase 1 - O.U.R 42''× 45Km gas pipeline projects and the Shell Petroleum Development Company tanks upgrade projects. In 2016 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okechukwu Ezea
Okechukwu Ezea (born 11 August 1963) is a Nigerian politician, lawyer, and businessman, who serves as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Enugu North Senatorial District since 2023. Early life and education Okechukwu Ezra was born in Enugu State, Nigeria, to Theresa (née Attamah) and James Ezea from Enugu State. He attended Community Primary School, Umachi in Enugu-Ezike, and Nsukka High School in Nsukka for his primary and secondary education respectively. Ezea proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he studied political science, graduating with BSc in 1986. Ezea also had his LL.B and LL.M in law from the University of Lagos, Akoka. Career After his National Youth Service Corps in September, 1987, Ezea got employed into the Nigerian Customs Service, where he worked as the Deputy Superintendent, tho retired in 1994. In same year, Ezea entered into a capitalist business and founded the Ideke Shipping Limited. Between 1995 and 2018, Ideke Shipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States Of Nigeria
Nigeria is a federation of 36 states, each of which is a semi-autonomous political unit that shares power with the federal government as enumerated under the Constitution of Nigeria, Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In addition to the states, there is the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in which the capital city of Abuja is located. The FCT is not a state, but a territory of the federal government, governed by Federal Capital Territory Administration, an administration headed by List of ministers of the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), a minister. Each state is subdivided into Local government areas of Nigeria, local government areas (LGAs). There are 774 local governments in Nigeria. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the 36 states enjoy substantial autonomy but are not sovereign entities, as ultimate authority lies with the federal government. Amendments to the constitution can be proposed by the National Assembly, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Enugu State
This is a list of administrators and governors of Enugu State. Enugu State was formed on 27 August 1991 when it was split from Anambra State. See also * List of governors of Anambra State *States of Nigeria *List of state governors of Nigeria References {{reflist * Enugu Enugu () verbally pronounced as "Enụgwụ" by the Igbo indigenes is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the so ... *Governors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ifeanyi Ossai (politician)
Ifeanyi Ossai is a Nigerian politician, lawyer and entrepreneur who has served as the deputy governor of Enugu State since 2023. Ossai is a native of Udenu local government area and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is a non-profit, umbrella professional association of lawyers admitted to the Bar by the Council of Legal Education in Nigeria. It is engaged in the promotion and protection of human rights, the rule of law and .... References Nigerian politicians Year of birth missing (living people) Living people {{Enugu-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelvin Chukwu
Senator Kelvin Chukwu is a Nigerian politician of the Labour Party and Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District. The Labour Party nominated him as a replacement to his elder brother Oyibo Chukwu who was assassinated along Amechi town, three days before the 25 February presidential and National Assembly elections. Senate career Election Chukwu ran for the ticket of the Labour Party following the assassination of his elder brother Oyibo Chukwu who was killed on 22 February 2023, at Amechi Awkunanaw on his way home from a campaign tour in Agbani, Nkanu West. Following the killing, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rescheduled election into the Enugu East Senatorial District to 18 March 2023 to enable Labour Party nominate a fresh candidate for the election. Chukwu contested for the nomination of the party scoring 223 votes to beat his three rivals who scored zero votes. In the general election, Chukwu polled 69,136 defeating the then incumbent senator ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benue State
Benue is a State in the North Central Nigeria, North Central region of Nigeria. It is popularly referred to as part of the Middle belt. It has an estimated population of about 4,253,641 in List of Nigerian states by population, the 2006 census. The state was created in 1976 and was among the seven states created at that time. The state derives its name from the Benue River initially called ''Ber-nor'', a compound word in Tiv language which means river or lake of hippopotamus (B''er'' meaning river or lake, while ''nor'' is the name for hippopotamus) the name ''Ber-nor'' was corrupted to BENUE by colonial masters, the river is the second largest river in Nigeria after the River Niger. The state borders Nasarawa State, Nasarawa State to the North; Taraba State, Taraba State to the East; Kogi State, Kogi State to the West; Enugu State, Enugu State to the South-West; Ebonyi State, Ebonyi and Cross River State, Cross-Rivers State to the South; and has an international border with Cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South East (Nigeria)
The South East (often written as South-East) is one of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria representing both a geographic and a political region of the country's inland southeast. It comprises five states – Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo. The zone is bounded by the River Niger on the west, the riverine Niger Delta on the south, the flat North Central to the north, and the Cross River on the east. It is divided between the Cross–Niger transition forests ecoregions in the south and the Guinean forest–savanna mosaic in the drier north. Culturally, the vast majority of the zone falls within Igboland – the indigenous cultural homeland of the Igbo people, a group which makes up the largest ethnic percentage of the southeastern population. Although the South East is the smallest geopolitical zone, it contributes greatly to the Nigerian economy due to oil and natural gas reserves along with a growing industrialized economy. The region has a population of abou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
