Ebonyi @26: From endemicity of guinea worm, illiteracy to Frontline State
By Obike Ukoh Ebonyi State, created on Oct. 1, 1996, by late Military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, prides itself as “Salt of The Nation.’’ The state was carved out from Abia and Enugu states. The two areas: Abakaliki bloc carved from Enugu State and Afikpo bloc, carved out from Abia, were known for high level of underdevelopment. Infrastructural deficit was very high, literacy level was below national average, while guinea worm infestation was endemic. It was as a result of this deficit in almost all the sectors, which the people...
