Isi Uzo: History
=== Pre-Colonial Period ===
The inhabitants of Isi Uzo trace their lineage to the Nri Kingdom, According to elders in Umualor, the oldest village among the 5 communities is Isi Uzo. They are closely related to those nearby like Nike and Udenu through pre-colonial relationships. Isi Uzo also has close ties to Nkanu, as emphasized by Edward Nnaji, a recently deceased king of Nike. Neke, a central town in Isi Uzo, has also long served as an integral part of the community's area and held a long militaristic tradition before colonization.
The local government area was founded in 1976 as a result of a reorganization under Olusegun Obasanjo. During this time, the nearby Ebonyi State had not yet been created, so Enugu State was composed of three senatorial districts. At this time, Isi Uzo was a part of one of these districts, Nsukka. In 1996, these areas were again reorganized, and parts of Enugu State and Abia State became Ebonyi State due to historical relationships between Nkanu and Nike groups, predating colonialism. This change would lead to Isi Uzo being located in the Enugu East Senatorial District, where it currently stands. In 1981 a Federal College of Education was established in Eha-Amufu the commercial hub of the local government.