All Questions & Answers
Who is the current Governor of Enugu State?
Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Enugu State?
Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai
Who is the current Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu
Which political party does Governor Mbah belong to?
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Who represents Enugu North Senatorial District?
Senator Okey Ezea
Who is the current Chief Judge of Enugu State?
Justice Raymond Ozoemena
Who is the current Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Enugu State?
Benjamin Okoh
What is the capital of Enugu State?
Enugu
What is the slogan of Enugu State?
Coal City State
When was Enugu State created?
August 27, 1991
Which state was Enugu carved out from?
Old Anambra State
Who represents Enugu West Senatorial District?
Senator Osita Ngwu
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Enugu State?
17
Who created Enugu State?
General Ibrahim Babangida
Which geopolitical zone is Enugu State located?
South-East geopolitical zone
What is the estimated population of Enugu State?
Over 4.4 million people
Who was the first military Governor of Enugu State?
Lt. Colonel Herbert Obi-Eze (1991-1992)
Who was the first civilian Governor of Enugu State?
Okwesilieze Nwodo (1992-1993)
Who represents Enugu East Senatorial District?
Senator Kelvin Chukwu
When was coal discovered in Enugu?
1909 (discovered under Enugwu Ngwo village in Udi area)
When did Enugu become capital of Eastern Region?
1938 (later 1946 with regionalism)
When did coal mining begin in Enugu?
1914 - first shipment of coal made to Britain
When did Enugu acquire township status?
1917
What is Enugu's Human Development Index ranking?
Tenth highest in Nigeria
What is the main economic base of Enugu State?
Commerce, agriculture, manufacturing, and services (historically coal mining)
What industries are prominent in Enugu State?
Textile, pharmaceutical, and food processing
Which states border Enugu State?
Benue and Kogi (north), Ebonyi (east and southeast), Abia (south), and Anambra (west)
Name three major towns in Enugu State
Enugu, Nsukka, Oji River, Agbani, and Awgu
What natural resources are found in Enugu State?
Coal, limestone, iron ore, and clay
What is Enugu considered in Igbo culture?
Heart of Igboland - cultural region of ethnically Igbo areas
Who was the British Colonial Governor interested in Enugu coal?
Frederick Lugard
What anniversary is Enugu celebrating in 2024?
115th anniversary of Enugu as a coal city and commercial center
How many years of statehood did Enugu mark in August 2024?
33 years
What historical role did Enugu play pre-independence?
Capital of Eastern Region from 1938/1946 until 1967
What are the indigenous ethnic groups of Enugu State?
Igbo people (majority)
Which languages are spoken in Enugu State?
Igbo and English
How many senators represent Enugu State in the National Assembly?
Three (3)
When was Governor Peter Mbah sworn into office?
May 29, 2023
Which political party does Senator Okey Ezea belong to?
Labour Party (LP)
Which political party does Senator Osita Ngwu belong to?
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Which political party does Senator Kelvin Chukwu belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC) - defected from LP in October 2024
Who is the Commissioner for Finance in Enugu State?
Nathaniel Urama
Who is the Commissioner for Information in Enugu State?
Dr. Malachy Agbo
Who is the Commissioner for Education in Enugu State?
Professor Ndubueze Mbah
Who did Senator Okey Ezea defeat in 2023 election?
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
Who did Senator Kelvin Chukwu replace as LP candidate?
His brother Oyibo Chukwu (who was murdered before the election)
Who is the Deputy Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly?
Prince Ezenta Ezeani
Who succeeded Ike Ekweremadu as Enugu West Senator?
Senator Osita Ngwu
What is the main religion in Enugu State?
Christianity
What major agricultural products are grown in Enugu?
Yam, cassava, rice, oil palm, and vegetables
What is the name of the main stadium in Enugu State?
Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium
What is the capacity of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium?
22,000 seaters
What is the name of Enugu State's football club?
Rangers International FC (Flying Antelopes)
What is the nickname of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium?
The Cathedral
When did Rangers International win the NPFL title recently?
2016 and 2024
What is Rangers International FC fan base size?
10 million passionate fans
What does the name 'Enugu' mean in Igbo?
Enu Ugwu - meaning 'hill top'
Why is Enugu called the Coal City?
First coal in Nigeria was discovered in Enugu in 1909
What major university is located in Nsukka?
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) - first indigenous Nigerian university
What historic event happened at Enugu coal mines in 1949?
Colonial government shooting of coal miners - galvanized opposition to British rule
What is Enugu's IGR achievement under Governor Mbah?
Increased from N37.4bn to N144.7bn (286% increase) in 2024
What is the minimum wage in Enugu State?
N80,000 (extended to LG and primary school workers)
How many kilometers of roads does Governor Mbah plan to build?
10,000 kilometers within eight years
How many roads did Governor Mbah commission in one year?
Over 71 roads
Who is the State Attorney General of Enugu?
Dr. Kingsley Udeh
Who is the Chief of Staff to Governor Mbah?
Victor Udeh
Who is the Secretary to the State Government?
Prof. Chidiebere Onyia
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