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Igbo Eze North

About

Igbo Eze North is a Local Government Area in the north of Enugu State, Nigeria. It borders Kogi State and Benue State, and its headquarters are in the town of Enugu-Ezike. The area is made up of two towns, Enugu Ezike and Etteh, and Igbo is the major and commonly used language, with Idoma and Igala common among migrants. The Igbo Eze North local government council is in charge of public administration in the area. It is headed by a chairman, who leads the executive arm of the local government, while twenty elected councillors, one for each council ward, form the legislative arm.

Source: Wikipedia: Igbo Eze North

Key Facts

State

Enugu State

Headquarters

Enugu-Ezike

Chairman

Hon. Michael Uche Ogalla

Area

293 km²

Population

259,431 (2006 census)