Independence Layout Enugu

oyibougbo June 15, 2021 8 Comments

Independence Layout is a highbrow Suburb of Enugu. Located in Enugu North, Independence Layout, was carved out by the post-independence administration of the late Dr. Michael Okpara, the then premier of Eastern Region. Independence Layout was planned to accommodate the headquarters of the three arms of government viz the Executive, the Legislator, and the Judiciary. The official quarters of officers of these arms of government are also located here. The Government House, Enugu, popularly known as the Lion Building is synonymous with the name Independence Layout. With the exception of Chief Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, all governors, administrators (military and civilian) after Dr. Okpara occupied the Lion Building during their time.

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Independence Layout houses lots of Government and private institutions and also home to most wealthy individual in the state. Independence layout which which use to be a sleepy Neighborhood due to the isolating nature of its residents is now seen as the pride of the capital city as it is has gradually taken the glory of New Haven As the Entertainment, Activity and Nightlife hub of the city.

Saturday Morning at Michael Okpara Square Enugu

Business and Instutions

Also located at the Independence Layout are the imposing Court of Appeal, the Federal High Court, the Industrial Arbitration Court and other courts concerning the Federal Government. Also located at the Independence Layout are the state radio and television station, Enugu State Radio and Television Broadcasting Service (ESBS), the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Enugu and the foremost Hotel Presidential. Highly placed Nigerians, top brass military officers, all have houses in the highbrow carve out.

Places In Independence Layout

Some of the major Places in Independence Layout include:

Rangers Avenue
Independence Avenue
Pocket Layout
Bissala Road
Ezillo Avenue
Igbo Eze
Presidential Road
Hillview
Ibusa Avenue
Ike Ekweremdu Avenue
Sulivan Chime Avenue

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Where To Stay, Some Hotels In Independence Layout.

In addition to being the center of government business, it is also being inundated recently by 5-star hospitality businesses and bush bars rearing up here and there. At least, built newly within the layout are five 5-star hotels.