Background
Ebonyi is a state in south-east Nigeria. It is inhabited and populated primarily by the Igbo.
Its capital and largest city is Abakaliki. Other major townships include Unwana, Afikpo, Onueke, Edda etc.
It was one of the six states created in 1996 by the then federal military government.
The state of Ebonyi was created from parts of both Enugu State and Abia State.
It is home to four Higher institutions of learning: Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU); Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo (FUNAI); Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana; college of health sciences, Ezzamgbo and Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu.
Governor: Francis Nwifuru
Capital: Abakaliki
Motto: Salt of the nation
Official Website: www.ebonyistate.gov.ng
Major Towns: Abakaliki, Afikpo
Resources
Ebonyi is primarily an agricultural region. It is a leading producer of rice, yam, potatoes, maize, beans, and cassava in Nigeria. Rice and yams are predominantly cultivated in Edda, a region within the state.
Ebonyi has several solid mineral resources, including lead, crude oil, and natural gas, but few large-scale commercial mines.
The state government has, however, given several incentives to investors in the agro-allied sector to encourage production.
Ebonyi is called “the salt of the nation” for its huge salt deposit at the Okposi and Uburu Salt Lakes.
Abakaliki, is a center of agricultural trade including such products as yams, cassava, rice, and both palm oil and palm kernels, as well as kola nuts.
It is also known for its local lead, zinc, salt, and limestone mining or quarrying. They host many golf course and hotels.
The huge incentives and tax holiday offered by Ebonyi state government to all major private investors have brought about a marked increase in new businesses in Abakaliki city.
The government promotes both poultry and egg production.
Credits: Wikipedia