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'''Akpawfu''' / '''AKPOFU''' is a town in [[Nkanu East]] L.G.A of [[Enugu state]], [[Nigeria]]. |
'''[[Akpawfu]]''' / '''AKPOFU''' is a town in [[Nkanu East]] L.G.A of [[Enugu state]], [[Nigeria]]. |
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It is made up of three autonomous communities: Obodo Uvuru, Isiagu and Ajame-agu. |
It is made up of three autonomous communities: Obodo Uvuru, Isiagu and Ajame-agu. |
Revision as of 14:38, 19 February 2022
Akpawfu / AKPOFU is a town in Nkanu East L.G.A 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 also spelt Akpofu has Ovu lake which is perhaps the largest lake in Enugu state.
There are also other lakes in Akpawfu which includes, Offia lake, Ururo-naka lake and Ururo-ode lake.
These abandoned lakes when utilised will be a huge tourist attraction with numerous economic values to the Enugu state.