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I spent about 10 years working in Enugu as a project manager in the education sector, and during my 10 year-professional journey, I learnt certain things about the town. This can help you towards planning if you want to relocate to Enugu.

1. Traffic Laws: Traffic laws are very strict in Enugu. You dare not park your car by the side on a major road. You dare not beat traffic lights positioned in almost all parts of the town. If you do, your vehicle will be towed to MOT office or you pay huge fines. Dem nor dey hear 'Abeg'.

2. Relaxed Attitude: The people have a relaxed attitude. They don't rush when doing things. It is common for people to sit in a town-service bus for more than 30 minutes in Enugu, waiting for passengers to fill the bus. My first year in Enugu was uncomfortable because it is something different from what I was used to in Warri. You do not see people rushing to work in the morning, even bankers. Everyone seems to do it slow slow.

3. Peacefulness: Enugu is one of the most peaceful towns in Nigeria. During my 10-year stay, I did not hear or witness any inter-communal clash or anything similar. In fact, I really did not see anyone fighting publicly, except verbal clashes (quarrelling) on few occasions.

4. The Women: Enugu has the most beautiful women in Nigeria. It is only closely followed by Owerri. Out of every 10 young women you see, 6 would be pretty, and the rest might actually look presentable. My neck and my head had a quarrel the first day I landed in Enugu. My neck said my head was stressing it too much, because of the constant turning and looking. As a man, you need to be focused or else, you will get distracted if you allow the beauty of the women to overwhelm you.

5. Enugu is an 'Oringo' Town: You must have heard the singer, Flavour called Enugu 'Oringo' in some of his songs. Oringo is a slang in southeast Nigeria which means 'party'. Enugu is a place where more money is spent than it is made. From Cubana to Toscana, from Trans-Ekulu to Abakpa, from GRA to Independence Layout, from Agbani to Obiagu, it is all about Oringo. Forget it. Enugu is the only place you can see beer parlours and bars opened from morning till night, with people drinking during working hours on weekdays. About 60% of alcohol in southeast is consumed in Enugu.

6. Okpa and Pepsi: In Enugu, they don't joke with Okpa and Pepsi. Okpa is a local food made from Bambara beans. N500 Okpa and one chilled Pepsi will go a long way for the average man on the street. Don't play.

7. Beware of Abakpa at Night: Abakpa is the largest area in Enugu town. It is owned by the Nike people of Enugu-East LGA. It is a place where you find the good, the bad, and the ugly. They are called Abakpa Ndi Nti Ike for a reason. When interpreted in English, it means the set of people that are stubborn and do not heed to advice. Abakpa is a place you can get the cheapest accommodation in Enugu if you are a beginner. It is also a place you need to be careful and mind your business. Nor dey waka waka for inside Abakpa for night, or else boys wey nor get joy go help you keep your property for you.

8. Choice Areas to Live: If you are financially buoyant, the best places to stay in Enugu with good security and road networks, beautiful environment, and magnificent buildings are Trans-Ekulu, Independence Layout, and GRA.

9. Water Issues: Enugu is a hilly place. It is good for hikers, but one issue that the town usually face is water shortage due to the topography. I hope the current governor, Barrister Peter Ndubuisi Mbah will address that soon.

10. Always Cook at Home on Sundays: If you are a bachelor or spinster, make sure you get ingredients on Saturday to cook on Sunday, else na hunger go kpai you. Enugu people don't joke with Sunday relaxation and outing. No matter the profits their business is generating, they don't sacrifice their Sundays for anything. Most shops and restaurants are closed. Even shops where the owners live in same building.

I am not from Enugu State. I am from Niger Delta, so this post has been written with an unbiased view.

Happy weekend everyone!

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Nice one.

I actually thought you are from Enugu because you often post about the state.

This is so informative, nice and cool but I'm more concerned about the fact that you didn't emphasize more about NUMBER 4.
Are they only beautiful? Beauty alone doesn't cut it nowadays, we need decency, God-fearing, loving, industrious and VIRGIN women. What's the essence of beautiful face when the kpekus is a playground. So I ask again, are your women beautiful virgins or I should forget about the question?

What do I even know sef aside enlightening my fellow men nationwide with the good news of DNA test

Enugu is a small branch of Anambra state. I believe everything typed but let us cut of this greedy customs attached to traditional weddings . It is evil.. if we don’t many of ur women will be single mothers while many wil never find husband

Save for the water problems, enugu na very correct town. Criminalilty is very low, and cost of living is moderately okay...

Beautiful and well written.

Enugu is beautiful.

Enugu my state, the best in Nigeria .
If you want avl very peaceful environment relocate to Enugu

You are just correct, I scored you 90%.

I have actually learned something today from you.

Rapmoney:
I spent about 10 years working in Enugu as a project manager in the education sector, and during my 10 year-professional journey, I learnt certain things about the town. This can help you towards planning if you want to relocate to Enugu.

1. Traffic Laws: Traffic laws are very strict in Enugu. You dare not park your car by the side on a major road. You dare not beat traffic lights positioned in almost all parts of the town. If you do, your vehicle will be towed to MOT office or you pay huge fines. Dem nor dey hear 'Abeg'.

2. Relaxed Attitude: The people have a relaxed attitude. They don't rush when doing things. It is common for people to sit in a town-service bus for more than 30 minutes in Enugu, waiting for passengers to fill the bus. My first year in Enugu was uncomfortable because it is something different from what I was used to in Warri. You do not see people rushing to work in the morning, even bankers. Everyone seems to do it slow slow.

3. Peacefulness: Enugu is one of the most peaceful towns in Nigeria. During my 10-year stay, I did not hear or witness any inter-communal clash or anything similar. In fact, I really did not see anyone fighting publicly, except verbal clashes (quarrelling) on few occasions.

4. The Women: Enugu has the most beautiful women in Nigeria. It is only closely followed by Owerri. Out of every 10 young women you see, 6 would be pretty, and the rest might actually look presentable. My neck and my head had a quarrel the first day I landed in Enugu. My neck said my head was stressing it too much, because of the constant turning and looking. As a man, you need to be focused or else, you will get distracted if you allow the beauty of the women to overwhelm you.

5. Enugu is an 'Oringo' Town: You must have heard the singer, Flavour called Enugu 'Oringo' in some of his songs. Oringo is a slang in southeast Nigeria which means 'party'. Enugu is a place where more money is spent than it is made. From Cubana to Toscana, from Trans-Ekulu to Abakpa, from GRA to Independence Layout, from Agbani to Obiagu, it is all about Oringo. Forget it. Enugu is the only place you can see beer parlours and bars opened from morning till night, with people drinking during working hours on weekdays. About 60% of alcohol in southeast is consumed in Enugu.

6. Okpa and Pepsi: In Enugu, they don't joke with Okpa and Pepsi. Okpa is a local food made from Bambara beans. N500 Okpa and one chilled Pepsi will go a long way for the average man on the street. Don't play.

7. Beware of Abakpa at Night: Abakpa is the largest area in Enugu town. It is owned by the Nike people of Enugu-East LGA. It is a place where you find the good, the bad, and the ugly. They are called Abakpa Ndi Nti Ike for a reason. When interpreted in English, it means the set of people that are stubborn and do not heed to advice. Abakpa is a place you can get the cheapest accommodation in Enugu if you are a beginner. It is also a place you need to be careful and mind your business. Nor dey waka waka for inside Abakpa for night, or else boys wey nor get joy go help you keep your property for you.

8. Choice Areas to Live: If you are financially buoyant, the best places to stay in Enugu with good security and road networks, beautiful environment, and magnificent buildings are Trans-Ekulu, Independence Layout, and GRA.

9. Water Issues: Enugu is a hilly place. It is good for hikers, but one issue that the town usually face is water shortage due to the topography. I hope the current governor, Barrister Peter Ndubuisi Mbah will address that soon.

10. Always Cook at Home on Sundays: If you are a bachelor or spinster, make sure you get ingredients on Saturday to cook on Sunday, else na hunger go kpai you. Enugu people don't joke with Sunday relaxation and outing. No matter the profits their business is generating, they don't sacrifice their Sundays for anything. Most shops and restaurants are closed. Even shops where the owners live in same building.

I am not from Enugu State. I am from Niger Delta, so this post has been written with an unbiased view.

Happy weekend everyone!

Cc: Seun, Mynd44, Lalasticlala, Nlfpmod, OAM4J, Dominique, DisGuy, justwise

I agree with most things you've claimed here except number 4. Most of the women are squarely within 4-6/10. I don't know how you did your own assessment sir.

How about the water issue, I don't joke with water o.

Enugu for president!!!


Enugu for whatsoever you like.

How is the weather like? Cool or warm?
Mostly sunny or rainy?

I need a very cool place for my next staycation.

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Enugu is a small branch of Anambra state. I believe everything typed but let us cut of this greedy customs attached to traditional weddings . It is evil.. if we don’t many of ur women will be single mothers while many wil never find husband

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I’m from Enugu but you see that number 4
Most of the pretty ones are from the neighboring states like imo and Anambra……they like coming to enugu for studies because of the lifestyle.

High institutions wey dy enugu reach 500😂😂

042.... Obodo milk and honey

Personal opinion without research studies

Tjra:
How is the weather like? Cool or warm?
Mostly sunny or rainy?

I need a very cool place for my next staycation.

Sunny but i believe it depends on the area sha
Don’t joke with esut and abakpa sun

My childhood friend is from Enugu...a very calm and disciplined soul.

Tjra:
How is the weather like? Cool or warm?
Mostly sunny or rainy?

I need a very cool place for my next staycation.

It's very cold during rainy season. It can also be very hot during dry season

nice one...
Enugu, a 2nd home for Imo state people. they are called (Ala bu otu) meaning- the land is the same. you d' be surprised that a 45yr old imo State man born in Enugu has never visited his state of origin, he also has children that don't know where imo state is located.

That's my state, something to be proud of 😄
042 bloodline… pure Enugu West, Ezeagu born and raised — original breed with culture, strength, and pride running through the veins. No copy, no remix… just authentic eastern energy and class 🔥🦅

coal city

okpa city

yam leg city

McLizbae:
Save for the water problems, enugu na very correct town. Criminalilty is very low, and cost of living is moderately okay...

That has been my planned retirement destination.

Chai..as a confirm 042 brought up,I ate okpa from my secondary school days straight to UNN non stop.Enugu na correct city oo.
Modest life style then with many kids so education oriented.

Male or female? I need such calm and disciplined soul in my life

LordIsaac:
My childhood friend is from Enugu...a very calm and disciplined soul.

Funkyswagzz:
It's very cold during rainy season. It can also be very hot during dry season

. Don't joke with the harmattan period, ụgụrụ will carry you handicap if you're not careful.

Meanwhile..Ndi Chelsea ibem.
Ali baba is in town.

No wonder my then secondary school mate who was the one who "tear eye" pass and one of the oldest then never still marry. Make James do marry, make I use am get hope.

@Rapmoney: What's the attitude of policemen in Enugu? Do they harass young men who dress well and drive nice cars? You know how it's in Warri.

That water issue is an IQ problem. There are topographically worse places that have water. Enugu shouldn't be an exception.