Anambra State State nickname:
Location
Statistics
Date Created	27 August 1991
Capital	Awka
Official language	English
Area	4,844km² Ranked 35 of 36
Population  - 2006 Census¹  - 2005 (estimate)  - 1991 Census  - Density (2006)	Ranked 10 of 36 4,182,032 7,821,858 N/A 863/km²
Current Governor Previous Governors	Peter Obi (APGA)
ISO 3166-2	NG-AN
Website	[1]
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Anambra is a state in south-eastern Nigeria. Its boundaries are formed by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. The origin of the name is derived from the Omambala River - which is easily called Anambra River depending on which dialect is pronouncing it. Omambala River is on the northern part of Anambra state and stretches to the famous River Niger. The following table presents a listing of Nigerian state nicknames. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1869x1658, 57 KB)one of the States of Nigeria File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The following table presents a listing of Nigerias states and the dates of their creation. ... The following is a list of Nigerian State capitals. ... An official language is a language that is given a special legal status in the countries, states, and other territories. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... The following table presents a listing of Nigerias 36 states ranked in order of their surface area. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... The following table presents a listing of Nigerias state governors. ... This is a list of Anambra State leaders: See also Nigeria States of Nigeria List of Nigerian state governors Category: Lists of Nigerian state governors ... Peter Obi (born 19 July 1961) has been governor of Anambra State in Nigeria since 16 March 2006 and was impeached by 16 members of the state house of assembly on 2 November 2006. ... The Peoples Democratic Party is a centrist political party in Nigeria. ... ISO 3166-2 is the second part of the ISO 3166 standard. ... Nigeria is currently divided into 36 states and one federal capital territory. ... All the main characters (except the man on the left) Delta State is a Canadian cartoon, based on a comic book, featuring four amnesiac roommates with the ability to enter the Delta State, an ethereal realm. ... Imo State is a state in Nigeria. ... // Enugu State is an inland state in southeastern Nigeria. ... Kogi is a state in the north-central zone of Nigeria. ... The Niger River is the principal river of western Africa, extending over 2500 miles (about 4000 km). ...

The majority ethnic group in Anambra state is Igbo. The state has one of the highest population densities in Africa. The stretch of about 60KM between Onitsha and Uli contains a cluster of numerous thickly populated villages and small towns giving the area an estimated density of 1500-2000 persons living within every square kilometer of the area. Although most of the population is overwhelmingly rural, over the last two decades the rural/urban exodus has caused a shift in that balance. The shift of human migration has posed problems regarding the state's resources, infrastructure, environmental sanitation, erosion control and social services. This increase in demand is especially evident in its huge commercial city of Onitsha. Pipe borne water, electricity and housing for the many residents of Onitsha are a challenge for many. The Ibo are a group of people living in what is now Nigeria. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Onitsha (pop 7 million 2005 est. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Onitsha (pop 7 million 2005 est. ...

Anambra is rich in natural gas, crude oil, bauxite, ceramics and almost 100 percent arable soil. Most of its natural resources remain largely untapped. For other uses, see Natural gas (disambiguation). ... Pumpjack pumping an oil well near Sarnia, Ontario Petroleum (from Greek petra – rock and elaion – oil or Latin oleum – oil ) or crude oil is a thick, dark brown or greenish liquid. ... This article is about the ore. ... This article is about ceramic materials. ...

Politics

The state governor since 2003 has been Dr. Chris Ngige, but he was removed in March 2006 when the Court of Appeal in Enugu asserted that his election victory in 2003 was rigged.^[1] He was succeeded by Peter Obi, who in turn was ousted by a faction of the Anambra State House of Assembly on November 2, 2006 and replaced by Virginia Etiaba.^[2] On February 9, 2007 Mrs. Etiaba handed power back to Obi after the Court of Appeal had nullified Obi's removal.^[3] This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Peter Obi (born 19 July 1961) has been governor of Anambra State in Nigeria since 16 March 2006 and was impeached by 16 members of the state house of assembly on 2 November 2006. ... Now Governor, former deputy governor of Anambra, a state in south-central Nigeria. ...

The state has experienced political turmoil over the past several years, which includes an attempted coup against the government in 2003. A coup détat, or simply a coup, is the sudden overthrow of a government, usually done by a small group that just replaces the top power figures. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On June 14, 2007 the Supreme Court of Nigeria removed Governor Andy Uba from office and replaced him with his predecessor Peter Obi—citing an illegality in Governor Uba's election on April 14, 2007. [2] is the 165th day of the year (166th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the highest court in Nigeria, and is located in the Central District, Abuja, in what is known as the Three Arms Zone, so called due to the close proximity of the offices of the Presidential Complex, the National Assembly, and the Supreme Court. ... Andy Uba (b. ... Peter Obi (born 19 July 1961) has been governor of Anambra State in Nigeria since 16 March 2006 and was impeached by 16 members of the state house of assembly on 2 November 2006. ... is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

History

Old Anambra State was created in 1976 from part of East Central State, and its capital was Enugu. A further re-organisation in 1991 divided Anambra into two states, Anambra and Enugu. The capital of Anambra is Awka. Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... East Central State is a former administrative division of Nigeria. ... Location of Enugu in Nigeria Enugu is the capital city of Enugu State, Nigeria. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Enugu State is an inland state in central southern Nigeria. ... Location of Awka in Nigeria // Awka (Oka) in pre-colonial times was famous for metal working and its black smiths were prized throughout the region. ...

Cities and administrative divisions

The main towns of Anambra state are Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, Ogidi, Obosi, Ihiala, Aguata, Uli, Abagana, Alor, Atani, Nkpor, Eziowelle, Oba, Omor, Ichi, Ojoto, Oraifite, Ozubulu, Umuawulu, Umuoji, Umunachi, Umudioka, Unubi, Umunya, Umuleri, Aguleri,Ekulobia, Igbukwu, Ichida, Akwaukwu, Uke, Ukpo, Okija, Oraukwu, Otu-ocha, Nnobi, Ideani, Adazi Nnukwu, Adazi Enu,Umuanaga, Adazi Ani, Nanka, Nneni, Nmiata-Anam, Awkuzu, Enugwu-Ukwu, Enugwu-Agidi, Nawfia, Amawbia, Agu-Ukwu and Ichida. There are 21 local government areas in the state: Location of Awka in Nigeria // Awka (Oka) in pre-colonial times was famous for metal working and its black smiths were prized throughout the region. ... Onitsha (pop 7 million 2005 est. ... Nnewi is the second largest city in Anambra state in southeastern Nigeria (previously known as Republic of Biafra). ... Ogidi, in Anambra Nigeria. ... Obosi is a town in Anambra State of southeastern Nigeria. ... Ihiala is a city in Nigeria, located in the south of the state Anambra, and has long served as the local administrative capital of the zone. ... Aguata is indeed a zone in anambra state with its headquarters in the city of Ekwulobia. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Location of Abagana Abagana is a town in Nigeria. ... Alor is a town in Idemili South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. ... Atani is a city on the eastern bank of the Niger River in Anambra State, Nigeria. ... Nkpor is a small city in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. ... Eziowelle, Dunukofia council, Anambra State, Nigeria. ... Oba, (pronounced Or-ba), King in Yoruba, is the supreme traditional head of a Yoruba town. ... Ichi(お市)(1547-1583) was the younger sister of Oda Nobunaga. ...

• Aguata
• Awka North
• Anambra
• Anambra West
• Anaocha
• Awka South
• Ayamelum
• Dunukofia
• Ekwusigo
• Idemili South
• Idemili North
• Ihiala
• Njikoka (where the Biafra War ended)
• Nnewi North
• Nnewi South
• Ogbaru
• Onitsha North
• Onitsha South
• Orumba North
• Orumba South
• Oyi

Aguata is indeed a zone in anambra state with its headquarters in the city of Ekwulobia. ... Awka North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Anambra is a state in east-central Nigeria. ... Anambra West is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Anaocha is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Awka South Local Government Area (LGA) is made up of nine towns, namemly, Amansea, Amawbia, Awka, Ezinato, Isiagu, Mbaukwu, Nibo, Nise and Umuawulu. ... Ayamelum is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Dunukofia is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Ekwusigo is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Idemili South is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Idemili North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Ihiala is a city in Nigeria, located in the south of the state Anambra, and has long served as the local administrative capital of the zone. ... Njikoka is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... The Nigerian Civil War, July 6, 1967 – January 13, 1970, was a political conflict caused by the attempted secession of the southeastern provinces of Nigeria as the self-proclaimed republic of Biafra. ... Nnewi North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Nnewi South is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Ogbaru is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Onitsha North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Onitsha South is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Onitsha South is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Orumba South is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ... Oyi is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. ...

Education and Infrastructure

Awka, the state capital, is also the center of Nigeria's metalwork and carving industries. Educationally, there are the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, the Anambra State University formerly known as Anambra State University of Science and Technology (ASUTECH) Uli, the Federal Polytechnic in Oko, Nwafor Orizu University of Education, Nsugbe formerly known as the Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. The College of Agriculture, Igbariam. Now incorporated into the Agricultural sciences campus of the state university. Literacy rate in the state is comparatively high, and abundant qualified personnel can be found in virtually all areas of endeavour. Hundreds of excellent primary and secondary schools exist in the cities and towns of the state. Some of the more notable secondary schools include; Christ the King college (C.K.C) Onitsha, Dennis Memmorial Grammar School (D.M.G.S) Onitsha, Queen Of the Rosary College (Q.R.C.) Onitsha, St. Monica's College, Ogbunike, Igwebuike Grammar school, Awka etc. Primary and secondary school enrollment in the state is one of the highest in the country. Consequently, Anambra state has the highest number of JAMB candidates going after the limited number of spaces in Nigeria's tertiary colleges. Location of Awka in Nigeria // Awka (Oka) in pre-colonial times was famous for metal working and its black smiths were prized throughout the region. ... Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka is a Federal university in Nigeria. ... A diagram of a door, with the jambs labeled. ...

Natives

Anambra state is also the home state of many prominent Nigerians including:

• Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, The First President of Nigeria
• Prof. Chinua Achebe, Critically acclaimed author
• Nwafor Orizu, First Senate President of Nigeria.
• Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, Second Republic Vice President of Nigeria
• Emeka Ojukwu, The President of the defunct Republic of Biafra
• P.N. Okeke-Ojiudu, Nigerian Politician and Businessman
• Cardinal Arinze, Roman Catholic Cardinal
• Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi, Priest and Beatified Christian Monk
• Dr. Pius Okigbo, Distinguished economist
• Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu, First Nigerian Millionare
• Dr Chuba Okadigbo, Former Senate President of Nigeria
• Christopher Okigbo, Poet
• Charles C.Soludo, CBN Governor
• Philip Njoku Emeagwali, Computer scientist

Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe (November 16, 1904 – May 11, 1996), usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikiwe, or, informally and popularly, as Zik, was the founder of modern Nigerian nationalism and the first President of Nigeria, holding the position throughout the Nigerian First Republic. ... Chinua Achebe (IPA: ), born Albert Chinualumogu Achebe on November 16, 1930, is a Nigerian novelist, poet and critic. ... Nwafor orizu Nwafor Orizu (1915-1999). ... Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme (born October 21, 1932) From Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria was the second Vice-President of Nigeria, serving 1979 – 1983. ... The Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (born November 4, 1933) was the leader the secessionist state of Biafra in Nigeria (1967 - 1970), during the Nigerian Civil War. ... National motto: Peace, Unity, Freedom Official language English Capital Enugu Head of State Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Area ?- Total ?- % water Population;- Total 13,500,000 (1967) Currency Biafran pound (BIAP) Created May 30, 1967 Dissolved January 15, 1970 Demonym Biafran The Republic of Biafra was a short-lived secessionist state in... P.N. Okeke-Ojiudu Patrick Nwokoye Okeke-Ojiudu (1914-1995), often refered to as P.N., was a politician, buisnessman, teacher, philanthropist, and patriarch of the Okeke-Ojiudu Family. ... Francis Cardinal Arinze is the preeminent archbishop of Africa and one of the highest ranking officials of the Roman Curia under Pope John Paul II. Various world polls favor him as papabile. ... Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi (Aguleri in Anambra State, Nigeria, September, 1903 – Leicester, England, January 24, 1964) was ordained a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria, on December 19, 1937. ... Pius Okigbo (February 6, 1924) was an eminent Nigerian economist from Ojoto, Anambra State. ... Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu (1909-1966) was a notable Nigerian businessman from Nnewi. ... Politics Rt. ... Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo (1932–1967) was a Nigerian poet, who died fighting for the independence of Biafra. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Philip Emeagwali (born 1954) is a Nigerian-born computer scientist, the first individual to win the Gordon Bell prize alone, with eight MIT scientists sharing one of the two prizes awarded in 1989. ...

References

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External links

• Government of Anambra
• Satellite map

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