About Us

OUR HISTORY

Udi Local Government Area in Enugu State is one of Nigeria's seven hundred and seventy-four (774) Local Government Areas. It is one of seventeen (17) local governments established in Enugu state, southern Nigeria, in 1991. One of the things that distinguished Udi was the richness it had in resources such as coal another memorable legacy is the memory of the legendary warrior, Uto at Nsude. It was one of the most significant contributions of Agbaja's ancestors to the survival of the Nsukka civilization of memory. Uto resisted Oshie. Uto succumbs to smallpox during a mercenary conflict he was recruited to fight in ancient Benin. The history of literacy can be traced back to Udi when the mass literacy campaign started, With the busiest highway vehicular junction in Africa at Ninth Mile Corner and a culture of ironworks, Udi is a manufacturing and distribution center. The tallest mountain peak in southern Nigeria (Udi Hill) is in Udi, and from its wombs Nigeria extracted coal in abundance, and ferried it across the land to its southern tip at Oji River to produce electricity. When it comes to those seeking natural beverages will find an abundance of the greatest palm wine in the whole globe flowing from Nkwo Agu Market to complement the best "okpa" (Udi bread) on the planet. Udi makes the greatest tapioca salad, so wonderful that it's known as "Udi salad." With these items, tranquil passengers passing through Ninth Mile Corner will be treated to the best of Earth's offerings. The history of the Udi cannot be over-emphasized without including the significant contributions it made to the state and society at large..

- THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BORDERS- Udi local government is being bordered by Naknu West, Orji River, Nkanu West, Ezeagu, and Enugu South local government areas.

- MAJOR OCCUPATION OF THE AREA: Agriculture is the major source of income for the residents, with farming and trading as the primary occupations. Transportation and logistics is also a major source of revenue for the LGA. Coal mining has also thrived in the area.

- YOUR MAJOR PRODUCTS AND EXPORTS: Udi local government is known for the production of various agricultural products such as palm oil, palm wine Bambara nut, cassava. Udi is also rich in the production of coal as this was the major source of power during the early 90’s.