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- 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.
