Anambra is a state in east-central Nigeria. It was created in 1976 from part of east-central state, and its capital was Enugu. This state, which is now known as Old Anambra state, was divided in 1991 into two states, Anambra and Enugu. The current capital of Anambra is Awka. Most of the population of Anambra are members of the Igbo ethnic group. Its governor since 2003 has been Chris Ngige. The state has experienced political turmoil for the past several years, which included an attempted coup against the government in 2003. Enugu City is located in what is now Enugu State, Nigeria. ... The Ibo are a group of people living in what is now Nigeria. ...
Old Anambra State was created in 1976 from part of East Central State, and its capital was Enugu.
The main towns of Anambra state are Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, Obosi, Ihiala, Aguata, and Atani.
Educationally, there are the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, the Anambra State University of Science and Technology (ASUT) in Uli, the Federal Polytechnic in Oko, Nwafor Orizu College of Education in Nsugbe, and the College of Agriculture in Igbanam.
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