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.
In May 2025 Isiagu chose Igwe Tony Ike Okoye as the traditional ruler.[1] A report was made alleging unrest following the choice.[1] Community leaders issued a statement asserting there was no tension in the community.[1]
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).
In August 2025, Governor Peter Mbah visited the town to inaugurate the Akpawfu Smart Green School, launch a farm estate, and inspect ongoing road construction.[2]
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. As of 2025[update] the town is undeveloped, roads are untarred, there is not a medical facility, and there is no phone or internet service.[2]
It has two main streams: Iyaba and Etavu. Akpawfu is bordered by the towns of Amagunze, Akpugo and Oruku. Ovu lake, the largest lake in Enugu state, is by the town.[2] Other lakes in Akpawfu include: Offia lake, Ururo-naka lake and Ururo-ode lake.
References
edit- 1 2 3 Adonu, Chinedu (20 May 2025). "No Tension in Our Community, Isiagu-Akpawfu Leaders Declare - Refute Crisis Report". allAfrica. Vanguard. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 Edeani, Sullivan (August 26, 2025). "Governor Mbah in Akpawfu: A New Dawn for a Neglected Land". Cable Reporters. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
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