Locations include Enugu East, Enugu North, Igboeze N, Igboeze S, Isi-Uzo,
• 1.0MMT palm oil produced in Enugu n 2021.
• Nigeria largest producer of palm oil in the 1900s with the south east region accounting
Udenu, Nkanu East, Nsukka, Uzo-Uwani,
for much of the output

The state leased 20,000 hectares to Sujimoto Group at Odenigbo, Eha-Amufu for rice cultivation and development of agro-industrial processing park and 7,221 hectares to Fungtai Company Limited at Ugwujoro, Nimbo, Uzo-Uwani LGA for planting of economic trees, crop farming and establishment of agro-allied industrial parks.

k - Statewide
Sources: ABX World Research, National Report of Wet Season Agricultural Performance In Nigeria, 2021, World Bank Enugu Appeals Project,
• South-Eastern Nigera’s feed considered the best quaty in West Africa.
• South-Eastern has the highest consumer of livestock products n Ngeria
• Enugu has the hghest yield in Nigeria.
• Nigeria has one of the word’s argest deposit of cotton.
• 25,000 metrc tonnes currently produced in Enugu annually
• Potential capacity up to 100,000 metric tonnes.
Cotton - Key Locations include Isi-Uzo, Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Nsukka, Udi
Yelow Pepper Key Locations include IsiUzo, IgboEtiti, Nnsukka,
National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN), Enugu State Ministry of Agricu

Chcken – 6,900942
•
Over 20million metric tonnes (MMT) currently produced in Enugu annuay.
• 8th hghest producer in the country. 10th best yeld factor.
• Total national production 582MMT
• Of the 350,000MT produced in Nigera annually, Enugu accounts for 20,000MT.
• Afrca contrbutes an approximate 565% to the goba production
• 1.0MMT palm oil produced in Enugu n 2021.
• Nigeria largest producer of palm oil in the 1900s with the south east region accounting
Cassava Statewide
Cashew - Key Locations include Agwu, Ezeagu, Nsukka, Udi
Ol Palm - Key Locations include Enugu East, Enugu North, Igboeze N, Igboeze S, Isi-Uzo,
Udenu, Nkanu East, Nsukka, Uzo-Uwani,
Stylized Facts
for much of the output

security. Infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other essential services underwent improvements. The city of Enugu maintained its significance as a commercial and entertainment hub in the region. It attracted tourists with its historical landmarks, vibrant markets, and warm hospitality. Enugu State’s history is deeply intertwined with its rich cultural heritage. The Igbo people celebrate

center of the Igbo people. Its religious and political influence extended to neighboring communities, shaping social norms and governance. The colonial era began with the arrival of British forces in the late 19th century. The British were particularly drawn to the region due to the discovery of coal in 1909. Coal mining operations started in 1915, transforming Enugu into a bustling mining town. The British established their administration in the area, constructing essential infrastructure such as

However, Enugu’s history also saw a dark chapter during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970). The Eastern Region, predominantly inhabited by the Igbo people, declared independence as the Republic of South East. Enugu became the capital of South East, and the city witnessed intense fighting and suffering during the war. The Nigerian government’s blockade on South East resulted

Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Tafawa Balewa Square, Race Course – National Ceremonial Parade Ground, 1863-1991
Nigeria Conservation Centre, Igbo-Efon, Eti-Osa
Enu Owa Shrine, Isale Eko – Where Lagos Monarchs are crowned
Apapa/Tin Can Island Ports Complex – Hub of Nigeria’s maritime/shipping industry
Old Federal Parliament Building, Race Course, Lagos
Old Colonial Nigeria Secretariat, Marina Lagos

Epe Tourist Sites

Youth Rehabilitation and Development Centre, Ita-Oko Island, Epe
Agricultural Training Institute, Araga, Epe
Relics of Brazilian Architecture and Atlantic Slave Trade, Lekki Town
Eko Tourist Beach Resort, Akodo, Ibeju-Lekki
Lekki Rest House: Confinement Home of Nigeria’s first Opposition Leader
Recreation Centre, Epe, Marina
Lagos State University [LASU], Epe Campus
Murtala Mohammed Botanical Garden, Epe
Lekki Free Trade Zone Complex
Centre for Rural Development’s [CERUD] Complex and Botanical Garden, Igbodu, Epe

EPE

The Division is made up of two Local Government Councils, namely: Epe, Ibeju-Lekki while the three Local Council Development Areas are: Lekki, Ikosi-Ejirin and Eredo with Epe serving as the divisional headquarters. It lies about 89kms north-east of the City of Lagos. Urakaloye was the man reputed to be the ancestral founder of Epe, a name derived from black ants, which invaded Urakaloye’s hunting homestead. Hence, the town’s name, Epe, means the forest of black ants. Epe Division consists of Epe, Orugbo-Iddo, Agbowa-Ikosi, Ilara, Odo-Ayandelu, Odoragunsin, Igbooye, Naforija, Igbodu, Ejinrin, Poka,