This post shares concise key points about Ebonyi State, including its cities, clans, schools, markets, landmarks, and important people. A quick guide for anyone wanting to know more about Ebonyi.
Concise Key Points to Note About Ebonyi State:
Major Cities in Ebonyi
City
1. Abakaliki
2. Afikpo
3. Onueke
Notable Creative Writers
Writer
Occupation
1. MacPherson Okpara
Author
2. Ogbonnaya Okoro
Author
3. Richard Inya
Author
4. Obinna Udenwe
Author
Clans in the State
Clan
Details
Ekumaenyi
Ikwo , Ezza, Izzi
Afikpo
Akpoha, Edda, Ehugbo, Unwana
Ozara
Uburu, Isu, Okposi, Onicha, Ishiagu, Akaeze, Ugwulangwu, Oshiri
Korrin (Cross River-related)
Effiom, Amuda, Ntezi, Okpoto
Igboasaa
Nkalagu, Amaezu, Obeagu, Nkalaha, Ezillo, Iyonu, Umuhuali
Others
Abaomege, Ishinkwo, Ngbo, Ukawu, Agba (Izzi & Ezza related), Half of Ezillo
Institutions of Higher Education in Ebonyi State
Institution
Location
1. Alex Ekwueme Federal University
Ikwo
2. Ebonyi State University
Abakaliki
3. Akanu-Ibiam Federal Polytechnic
Unwana
4. Ebonyi State College of Education
Ikwo
5. David Umahi University of Medical Sciences
Uburu
6. Federal College of Education (Technical)
Isu
7. Federal College of Agriculture
Ishiagu
8. Ebonyi State School of Health Technology
Ngbo
9. Evangel University
Okpoto
10. University of Aeronautic Science (proposed)
Ezza
11. University of ICT (proposed)
Izzi
12. Blessed Martins School of Health
Ikwo
Local Government Areas in Ebonyi State
Region
Local Governments
Ebonyi Central
Ezza North, Ezza South, Ishielu, Ikwo
Ebonyi South
Afikpo, Edda, Ohaozara, Onicha, Ivo
Ebonyi North
Izzi, Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Ohaukwu
Major Markets
Market
Location
1. International Market
Abakaliki
2. Eke Imoha
Onueke
3. Okwo Market
Ngbo
4. Eke Market
Afikpo
5. Igboji Market
Ikwo
6. Orie Market
Amudo, Ezza South
7. Nkwo Market
Nkalagu
8. Elem Market
Ikwo
Major Landmark Sites in Ebonyi
Landmark
Location
1. Nigercem
Nkalagu
2. Oferekpe Beach
Ikwo
3. Royal Salt Company
Ikwo
4. Quarry Site
Umuoghara, Ezza North
5. Ndibe Beach
Afikpo
6. Ebonyi Rice Mill
Abakaliki
7. Salt Lake
Uburu & Okposi
Major Churches in the State
Church
1. Catholic
2. Assemblies of God
3. Presbyterian
4. Methodist
5. Anglican
6. Church of Christ
Major Politicians (Alive) in Ebonyi
Politician
Position
Region
1. Sen. Dr Sam Egwu
Former Governor
Ngbo
2. Chief Martin Elechi
Former Governor
Ikwo
3. Engr David Umahi
Former Governor
Uburu
4. Hon. Francis Nwifuru
Current Governor
Izzi
5. Amb. Frank Ogbuewu
Former Minister
Ikwo
6. Amb. Lawrence Nwuruku
Former Minister
Ikwo
7. Barr. Dr Kelechi Igwe
Former Deputy Governor
Ikwo
8. Patricia Obila
Current Deputy Governor
Afikpo
9. Jonah Mkpuruka
Former Ambassador to Argentina
Ikwo
10. Hon. Moses Odunwa
Serving Speaker
Ikwo
11. Nwanne Ominyi
Former Ambassador to Zambia
Ngbo
12. Chief Barr. Goddy Ogbaga
Former Minister
Izzi
13. Prof. Chigozie Ogbu
Former Deputy Governor
Onicha
14. Hon. Barr. Julius Ucha
Former Speaker
Ezza
15. Barr. Augustine Nwankwoegu
Former Speaker
Izzi
16. Hon. Christopher Omo-Isu
Former Speaker
Afikpo
17. Hon. Chukwuma Nwazunku
Former Speaker
Izzi
18. Hon. Ikechukwu Nwankwo
Former Speaker
Izzi
19. Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu
Former Minister
Afikpo
20. Engr. Fidelis Nwankwo
Former Minister
Izzi
21. Prince Ekuma Nkama
Former Minister
Edda
22. Barr. Anyim Pius
Former Senate President
Ishiagu
Celebrities in Ebonyi State
Celebrity
Occupation
Region
1. De Lamb
Musician
Ikwo
2. One-on-One
Comedian
Agba
3. Tekno
Musician
Ivo
4. Patoranking
Musician
Onicha
5. Sinach
Musician
Edda
6. Chacha Eke
Actress
Ngbo
7. OGB Recent
Comedian
Isu
8. Angela Okorie
Actress
Ishiagu
9. Afikpo Chic
Social Media Personality
Afikpo
Compiled by: Nwoba Chika Nwoba
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