Enugu State, often referred to as the “Coal City State,” is administratively divided into 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own unique history, culture, and administrative headquarters. These LGAs are the third-tier of government in Nigeria, bringing administration closer to the people.

If you’re looking to explore the administrative map of this southeastern Nigerian state, here is the complete list of the 17 LGAs and their respective headquarters.

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17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Their Headquarters in Enugu State

S/N	Local Government Area (LGA)	Headquarters	Senatorial Zone
1.	Aninri	Ndeabor	Enugu West
2.	Awgu	Awgu	Enugu West
3.	Enugu East	Nkwo Nike	Enugu East
4.	Enugu North	Enugu	Enugu East
5.	Enugu South	Uwani	Enugu East
6.	Ezeagu	Aguobu Owa	Enugu West
7.	Igbo-Etiti	Ogbede	Enugu North
8.	Igbo-Eze North	Enugu Ezike	Enugu North
9.	Igbo-Eze South	Ibeagwa Ani	Enugu North
10.	Isi-Uzo	Ikem	Enugu East
11.	Nkanu East	Amagunze	Enugu East
12.	Nkanu West	Agbani	Enugu East
13.	Nsukka	Nsukka	Enugu North
14.	Oji-River	Oji-River	Enugu West
15.	Udenu	Obollo-Afor	Enugu North
16.	Udi	Udi	Enugu West
17.	Uzo-Uwani	Umulokpa	Enugu North

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A Quick Breakdown by Senatorial Zone

The 17 LGAs are also grouped into three major Senatorial Districts (or Zones): Enugu East, Enugu West, and Enugu North.

1. Enugu East Senatorial Zone

This zone is primarily centered around the state capital.

• Enugu East
• Enugu North
• Enugu South
• Isi-Uzo
• Nkanu East
• Nkanu West

2. Enugu North Senatorial Zone

Often referred to as the Nsukka Zone, this area is the major political and academic powerhouse outside of the state capital, largely due to the presence of the University of Nigeria.

• Igbo-Etiti
• Igbo-Eze North
• Igbo-Eze South
• Nsukka
• Udenu
• Uzo-Uwani

3. Enugu West Senatorial Zone

This zone covers the western and southwestern parts of the state, stretching from the Udi hills to the Oji River basin.

• Aninri
• Awgu
• Ezeagu
• Oji-River
• Udi

Understanding the administrative structure of Enugu State is the first step in appreciating its diversity. From the academic environment of Nsukka to the historic coal mines in Udi, these 17 LGAs represent the various facets of the Coal City’s rich landscape.