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Ebonyi State
“Salt of the Nation”
South East Zone
Since 1996
13 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Abakaliki
Governor
Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru
Deputy Governor
Patricia Obila
Date Created
October 1, 1996
Geopolitical Zone
South East
Area
5,670 km²
Estimated Population
~3 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Ebonyi State
Ebonyi is a compact South East state known for salt works at Okposi, rice and vegetable farming, and quarrying. Abakaliki is the political centre. The state shares highland scenery with neighbours and has grown its education and health sectors in recent years.
Local Government Areas (13)
Abakaliki
Afikpo North
Afikpo South
Ebonyi
Ezza North
Ezza South
Ikwo
Ishielu
Ivo
Izzi
Ohaozara
Ohaukwu
Onicha
Other South East States
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