Ezeagu local government was created in 1976 from old Udi Division during the Ukpbabi Asika administration of the then Eastern Central State of Nigeria.

Ezeagu local government was created in 1976 from old Udi Division during the Ukpbabi Asika administration of the then Eastern Central State of Nigeria. The Ezeagu division as was known then emerged to bring development to the door steps of the rural dwellers and communities.