Place in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Ikwo is the largest
Local Government Area in
Ebonyi State . It is situated on the eastern part of the state. The city and local government area has a land mass of approximately 500 square kilometers and shares a border with
Abakaliki ,
Izzi and
Ezza Local Government Areas as well as
Cross River State . It is the home land of a former
Governor of the state Chief
Martin Elechi . Ikwo is the home to
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo (FUNAI) One of the Universities established by president
Goodluck Jonathan . Ikwo also plays host to Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo at
Ndufu Echara .
The local government headquarters is at Onu-Ebonyi Echara.
Ikwo have boundary with
Cross River State
Culture and society
The people of Ikwo have a rich culture. Community and family are highly valued. Burials and marriage ceremonies are both treated with fanfare. Several masquerades are part of these ceremonies. Dance groups are common place. The
Ikwo version of igbo language is generally spoken.
See also
External links
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Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo
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