It has borders with Nsukka, Ebonyi and Enugu North and is one of the state's largest zones, featuring several tourist sites and commercial areas, including Nikelake Hotels.
Legend claims that Nike was biologically-related to Egede and Affa and it was assumed they came from the same mother, Ugwunye.
She gave birth to Anike at Nike, left Awuwa and married Ukwu.
Those inhabitants were allegedly descendants of refugees from one of the Udi plateau villages.
They were believed to have moved from Akegbe to settle at Ugwueke, to help Nike in its battle against Okpatu.