Mgbidi, Enugu

Mgbidi (previously known as Mgbidi and Uwee). It is the local government headquarters of Awgu LGA, the capital of Awgu, and a town in the area. Enugu State, located in the Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Southeastern Nigeria. According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population of Mgbidi was recorded at approximately 30,253. As of 2024, estimates project the population to exceed 54,000.Mgbidi was the host of Greater Awgu Local Government Area Headquarters which included Aninri and Oji River Local Government Areas. Mgbidi remains the host of the Awgu Local Government Area Headquarters, the collation center for the Enugu West senatorial district. Mgbidi is also home to the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp.