About Ebonyi
Economy
Fertile farmland, rich mineral deposits and a growing industrial base drive the Salt of the Nation.
Ebonyi's economy is anchored in agriculture and solid minerals, complemented by trade, quarrying and a steadily expanding services sector.
Agriculture
Ebonyi is a national leader in rice production — "Abakaliki rice" is known across Nigeria. Yam, cassava, maize, groundnut and vegetables are also grown widely, and rice-milling clusters add value locally.
Solid minerals
The state is rich in lead, zinc, limestone, salt and high-quality granite. Quarrying and stone supply are major employers, feeding construction across the south-east.
Industry & trade
Rice mills, cement and construction materials, and bustling markets in Abakaliki and Afikpo support commerce and small enterprise.
Emerging tourism
Natural attractions, salt lakes, caves and cultural festivals are opening a new hospitality and tourism economy across the state.
Why it matters for visitors
The same fertile land and mineral wealth that power the economy also shape the visitor experience — from farm-to-table cuisine built on fresh local produce, to dramatic quarry landscapes, salt lakes and scenic countryside waiting to be explored.