Ebonyi State Government

Welcome to the Ebonyi State Government page. Click on the links below for information about State officials, departments, programs and more. Check back often for new information.

His Excellency, Chief Martin N. Elechi (MFR) Governor of Ebonyi State

Chief Martin Nwancho Elechi was sworn-in as the second democratically elected governor of Ebonyi State on May 29, 2007. He is a seasoned economist, a veteran of many political struggles and father and grandfather to many children. He led the defunct Ebonyi State Movement, a group that waged a successful decades-long campaign for the creation of Ebonyi State. Named after a patron saint – Martin – who was both a soldier and a clergyman, Chief Elechi was born on 7th February 1941 at Ohankwu Village Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He had his primary education at the Native Authority School Nwakpu Alike and later moved to the Native Authority School Nkwagu Izzi, graduating in 1954 with the First School Leaving Certificate. Between 1955 and 1959, he attended the Mary Knoll Secondary School Okuku Ogoja in Cross River State from where he... Click here for more.

Branches of Government

The Executive
Click here for information about the Executive branch.

The Legislature
Click here for information about the State House of Assembly.

The Judiciary
Click here for information about the State High Court, Customary Court of Appeal, Judges/Magistrates and more.

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