Udi, Enugu
Udi is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Udi on the A232 highway. The current Local government chairman is Hon Nestor Ochin.
Udi Udi | |
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LGA and town | |
Nickname(s): Udi | |
Udi Location in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 6°19′N 7°26′E | |
Country | |
State | Enugu State |
Area | |
• Total | 897 km2 (346 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 234,002 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 401 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.EN.UD |
It has an area of 897 km² and a population of 370,002 at the 2015 census.
The postal code of the area is 401.[1]
It was the subject of the 1949 documentary film Daybreak in Udi.
Cultural and political clans in UDI LGA
1. Umuneke clan, comprising the following communities: Udi Neke Udi, Abia, Agbudu, Obinagu, Umuabi Ezike,Omashi-Amaji Umuabi, Umuaga, Oji Amokwe, Enugu Amokwe, Etiti Amokwe, Uwani Amokwe and Nachi.
2. Ezedike: Akpakwume, Ibute Nze, Ezi Nze, Oghu
3. Ojebogene: Awhum, Ebe, Abor, Umuavulu, Abor, Ukana, Awhum, Okpatu-Ikeghe, Okpatu-Ibite, Umulumbge, Umuoka.
4. Ugwunye: Amaozalla Affa Egede, Affa, Amaozalla Affa, Amafia Affa, Amokwu Affa.
5. Ngwo : Ngwo Asaa, Imeama Ngwo Asaa, Ameke Ngwo, Uboji Ngwo, Amankwo Ngwo.
6. Oshie : Nsude, Eke, and Obioma