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Akpawfu (or Akpofu) is a town in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria.

It is made up of three autonomous communities: Obodo Uvuru, Isiagu and Ajame-agu.

The traditional ruler of Obodo Uvuru is Igwe Dume Nnamoko (Uvuru 1 of Obodo Uvuru) while the traditional ruler of Ajame-agu is Igwe Christopher O. Nnamani (Amaeze 1 of Ajame-Amaeze).

It has two main streams: Iyaba and Etavu. Akpawfu is bordered by Amagunze, Akpugo and Oruku.

About 90% of the populace are literate, 95% of the communities are Christians. It central success is figured in agricultural productions. It has an estimated population of 150,000.

Akpawfu has Ovu lake which is perhaps the largest lake in Enugu state. Other lakes in Akpawfu include: Offia lake, Ururo-naka lake and Ururo-ode lake.

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-'''Akpawfu''' is a town in [[Nkanu East]] L.G.A of [[Enugu state]], [[Nigeria]].
+'''Akpawfu''' (or '''Akpofu''') is a town in [[Nkanu East]] Local Government Area of [[Enugu State]], [[Nigeria]].
-Akpawfu is made up of three main villages: Ajame-agu autonomous community, Isiagu autonomous community and Obodo Uvuru autonomous community.
+It is made up of three autonomous communities: Obodo Uvuru, Isiagu and Ajame-agu.
-The traditional ruler for Obodo-Uvuru autonomous community is Igwe Dume Nnamoko a.k.a. Uvuru one of Obodo Uvuru.
+The traditional ruler of Obodo Uvuru is Igwe Dume Nnamoko (Uvuru 1 of Obodo Uvuru) while the traditional ruler of Ajame-agu is Igwe Christopher O. Nnamani (Amaeze 1 of Ajame-Amaeze).
-Igwe Christopher Ogbonna Nnamani is the traditional ruler of Ajame-agu autonomous community,and Isiagu autonomous community is yet to get theirs.
 It has two main streams: Iyaba and Etavu. Akpawfu is bordered by Amagunze, Akpugo and Oruku.
-About 95% of the communities are Christians and the Rest practice traditional religion.
+About 90% of the populace are literate, 95% of the communities are Christians. It central success is figured in agricultural productions. It has an estimated population of 150,000.
-Akpawfu people are highly industrious and obtain their living basically through Agicultural activities.
-The most are Farming,Hunting, Palm-Wine-Tapping, Grassing especially, Cow, Goat, Sheep, Chickens, Fishing etc
+Akpawfu has [[Ovu lake]] which is perhaps the largest lake in Enugu state.
-The best products in this area are Palm-Wine, Yam. cocoyam, Vegetables, Ogbono, green Beans, Oranges, Mangoes, Ukwa,
+Other lakes in Akpawfu include: Offia lake, Ururo-naka lake and Ururo-ode lake.
-tropical fruits. The quality of these products are identically precious. People all over the area even up to Enugu travel all the way daily to buy these Products.
-The main Centers are Eke Market in Obodo-Uvuru, Nkwo Market in Ndiuno and Ikoro Market in Ishi-Agu/Ajame
+==References==
-Directions: To Akpawfu Oyiwude Town
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-Starting from Enugu the State-Capital City, any Private Driver or public Transport at Gariki Motorpack get first on Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. Just after few Kilometers turn to Ozalla and drive through to Agbani.
+{{Enugu-geo-stub}}
-Take direction to Amaguenze. Shortly before entring Amagunze, take a road branch to your left. - WELCOME TO AKPAWFU TOWN- may welcome you as you drive into Obodo-Uvuru. Main stpping point is the  EKE-Market.
+[[Category:Geography of Nigeria]]
-To further explore the Town drive into Ndiuno arriving there at NKWO market.
-Here is a central meeting point with internal road network, one road goes to Ajame Aju parts of Ajame called Ukpo-Ata, and Agu-Udenne reaching boundry with Oruku/Akpugo.
-Another raod goes from here to Ajame-Uno, the other one goes to Ishi-Agu, to Ikoro daily market  specially known for precious Palm-Wine. That same road goes through Ajame to a part of Ndiagu Akpugo.
-You may want to know about the history of Akpawfu town, we will provide you very soon.
-==See also==
-*{{C|Populated places in Enugu State}}
-{{Enugu State}}
-[[Category:Towns in Enugu State]]
-{{coord missing|Nigeria}}
-{{Enugu-geo-stub}}