Ebonyi State • Local Government Areas

All 13 Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State

Complete list of every LGA in Ebonyi State — headquarters, land area, population, notable communities, and key economic facts.

13 LGAs

Complete List of LGAs in Ebonyi State

# LGA Name Headquarters Area (km²)
1 Abakaliki Abakaliki —
2 Afikpo North Afikpo —
3 Afikpo South Nguzu Edda —
4 Ebonyi Ugbodo —
5 Ezza North Ebiaji —
6 Ezza South Onueke —
7 Ikwo Onuebonyi Echara —
8 Ishielu Ezillo —
9 Ivo Isiaka —
10 Izzi Iboko —
11 Ohaukwu Ezzamgbo —
12 Ohaozara Obiozara —
13 Onicha Ishelu —

13 LGAs total.

Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Ebonyi State

Each Local Government Area in Ebonyi State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 13 LGAs.

Headquarters Abakaliki

Capital LGA and administrative centre of Ebonyi State. It contains major government offices, markets, hospitals, educational institutions and commercial districts.

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Headquarters Afikpo

Historic LGA centred on Afikpo, also known as Ehugbo. Known for strong cultural traditions, agriculture, Ndibe Beach and traditional masquerade performances.

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Headquarters Nguzu Edda

Southern Ebonyi LGA containing Edda communities. Agriculture, traditional culture and community-based economic activity are important to the area.

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Headquarters Ugbodo

Agricultural LGA named after the Ebonyi River. Rice, yam, cassava and other food crops are cultivated across the area.

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Headquarters Ebiaji

LGA in central Ebonyi dominated by Ezza communities. Agriculture, commerce and traditional cultural institutions are important local features.

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Headquarters Onueke

Major Ezza agricultural area headquartered at Onueke. The community is an important commercial and cultural centre in Ebonyi.

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Headquarters Onuebonyi Echara

Large agricultural LGA and home to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike. Rice farming and other agricultural activities are important.

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Headquarters Ezillo

Northern Ebonyi LGA with extensive agricultural communities. Rice, yam, cassava and other crops are cultivated across the area.

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Headquarters Isiaka

Southern Ebonyi LGA containing Ishiagu. It is known for agriculture, solid mineral resources and the Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu.

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Headquarters Iboko

Large LGA in northern Ebonyi and traditional homeland of the Izzi people. Agriculture and traditional community institutions are important.

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Headquarters Ezzamgbo

Northern Ebonyi LGA with major agricultural communities including Ngbo and Ezzamgbo. Farming and local commerce are important economic activities.

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Headquarters Obiozara

Historic southern Ebonyi LGA containing Okposi and Uburu. It is particularly famous for traditional salt production and salt lakes.

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Headquarters Ishelu

Eastern Ebonyi LGA with agricultural communities located near the Cross River and the state's eastern boundary. Farming and local commerce are important.

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About Local Government Areas in Ebonyi State

Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Ebonyi State has 13 LGAs.

What Is an LGA Chairman?

Each LGA in Ebonyi State is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman.

History of LGA Creation in Nigeria

Nigeria's current 774 LGAs were created through a series of administrative reforms. For the full story, see the guide to History of State Creation in Nigeria.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ebonyi State LGAs

How many local government areas does Ebonyi State have?

Ebonyi State has 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

What are the 13 local governments of Ebonyi State?

The 13 Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State are: Abakaliki, Afikpo North, Afikpo South, Ebonyi, Ezza North, Ezza South, Ikwo, Ishielu, Ivo, Izzi, Ohaukwu, Ohaozara, Onicha.

What is the biggest local government in Ebonyi State?

Ebonyi State has 13 LGAs of varying sizes.

What is the smallest local government in Ebonyi State?

Area data is available for each LGA in the table on this page.

Which local government area in Ebonyi State is the richest?

Economic value varies by LGA based on natural resources, commerce, and infrastructure. The LGA containing the state capital — Abakaliki — typically has the highest concentration of economic activity and government institutions.

What is an LGA in Nigeria?

LGA stands for Local Government Area. It is the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal government and state governments. Nigeria has 774 LGAs in total across its 36 states and the FCT. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman and councillors. LGAs receive federal allocations monthly from the Federation Account and are responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, community development, and local roads.