Nsukka is a town an Local Government Area in South-East Nigeria in Enugu State. Other towns that share common border with Nsukka, such as Enugu Ezike and Obollo-Afor (formerly centre of the palm oil trade), Ede-Oballa, Uzo Uwani and Mkpologwu, now also claim the name Nsukka, hence they all collectively fall into the political zoning system in Nigeria known as Senatorial Zone. As of 2007 Nsukka Senatorial Zone had an estimated population of 117,086. Nsukka Town is presently known mostly as the site of the University of Nigeria the first indigenous Nigerian University, founded by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first ceremonial President of Nigeria. Currently the town has a number of Federal Parastatals in the University such as NABDA, CBSS, and the Energy Research Centre. Slogan: The Pivotal Pillar