Nkanu East is a
Local Government Area
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of
Enugu State
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,
Nigeria
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, bordering
Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State ( ig, Ȯra Ebonyi) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north and northeast by Benue State, Enugu State to the west, Cross River State to the east and southeast, and Abia State to the south ...
to the east. Its headquarter is located in the town of Amagunze.
Communities in Nkanu East Local Government Area include
Akpawfu, Ugbawka,
Nkerefi, Mburubu,
Nomeh Unateze,
Nara Unateze,
Owo, Ubahu, Amaechi Idodo, Ama Nkanu, Oruku, Amagunze and
Ihuokpara.
Ihuokpara, as one of the most prominent towns in Nkanu-East has an ancient history that cannot be ignored when Nkanu and widely, Enugu State is discussed.
Akpawfu village is famous for it traditional masquerade (omaba), special palm wine tapping (akwuru Akpawfu), all type of palm produce (palm oil, nut and cannel) and farming.
Nkerefi borders the council area with
Ohaozara community of
Ebonyi
Abakaliki is a Local Government Area of Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State ( ig, Ȯra Ebonyi) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north and northeast by Benue State, Enugu State to the west, Cross River Stat ...
. The community claims to be the largest community by land mass in the council area. They are prominent with rice and cassava farming.
The local Council, that was formed around 1983 has not advanced the area very much in terms of basic amenities like good road network, electricity, hospitals, modern housing and schools.
It has an area of 795 km and a population of 148,774 at the 2006 census.
The
postal code
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of the area is 402.
References
Local Government Areas in Enugu State
Local Government Areas in Igboland
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