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Awka
Awka () is the capital city of Anambra State, Nigeria. The city was declared capital on 21 August 1991, after the creation of Anambra and Enugu state, which moved the capital from Enugu to Awka (an administrative center since pre.-colonial times). The city has an estimated population of 301,657 as of the 2006 Nigerian census, and over 2.5 million as of a 2018 estimate. The city is located at, by road, directly north of Port Harcourt in the centre of the densely-populated Igbo heartland in South East Nigeria. The West-East Federal highway links Lagos, Benin City, Asaba, Onitsha, and Enugu to Awka and several local roads link it to other important towns such as Oko, Ekwulobia, Agulu, Enugwu-Ukwu, Abagana and Nnewi. Strategically, Awka is located midway between two major cities in Northern Igboland, Onitsha and Enugu, which has played a significant role in its choice as an administrative center for the colonial authorities and today as a base for the Anambra State government. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awka South
Awka South'' Local Government Areas of Nigeria, Local Government Area (LGA) is made up of nine towns, namely, Amawbia, Awka, Ezinato, Isiagu, Mbaukwu, Nibo, Nise, Nigeria, Nise, Okpuno and Umuawulu. There are three major streets that span this area, which are the Zik Avenue, Works Road, Awka, Works Road and Arthur Eze Avenue. In the past, the people of Awka South LGA were well known for blacksmithing. Today they are respected among the Igbo people of Nigeria for their technical and business skills. Awka is a town in Awka south local government area. It is the seat of government and has a lot of prominent people both home and abroad. While Amawbia is home to the state house i.e. Governor's lodge and the State Prisons. Nise has notable infrastructures like WAEC (West African examination council) state head office and St. Paul University college situated there. Isiagu community is a town in Awka south local government area. It is one of the agricultural areas in the state with rich fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anambra State
Anambra State is a Nigerian state, located in the southeastern region of the country. The state was created on August 27, 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. According to the 2022 census report, there are over 9 million residents in the state. The state name was formed in 1976 from the former East Central State. The state is named after Omambala River, a river that runs through the state. Anambra is the Anglicized name of the Omambala River, Omambala. The State capital is Awka, a rapidly growing city that increased in population from approximately 700,000 to more than 6 million between 2006 and 2020. The city of Onitsha, a historic port city from the pre-colonial era, remains an important centre of commerce within the state. Nicknamed the "Light of the Nation", Anambra State is the List of Nigerian states by population, eighth most populous state in the nation, although that has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amawbia
Amawbia is a town in Awka South Local Government of Anambra State, Nigeria. The town has six surviving villages: Umueze, Ngene, Adabebe, Umukabia, Ezimezi and Enu-oji. From time immemorial, Amawbia had been an autonomous community, managing its own affairs. Beginning from 1905, Amawbia had been the seat of government for the former Awka District, the former Njikoka Local Government, and presently, Awka Local Government. Amawbia is also home to the state house i.e. Governor's lodge and the State Prisons, Amawbia is known as the land of great farmers and hunters Amawbia (Amaobia) meaning they don't know visitors they treat everyone as equal. History The town Amawbia, which is also known as Ugbo-Ogiliga, is situated along the old Enugu-Onitsha road in what is today known as Nnamdi Azikiwe Avenue. It is about 35 km from Onitsha, on that road in Anambra State, Nigeria. The progenitor of Amawbia is, according to common oral tradition, ''Awofia'', one of the sons of Nri Ifikwuanim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nibo
Nibo is a town in Awka South, Anambra State, Nigeria. There are four major villages that make up the town, they are in order of seniority; Ezeawulu, Umuanum, Ifite and Ezeoye. Nibo is a community of cooperative men and women that work jointly for the development of the town. Traditional institutions Nibo operates rotational governance. The traditional stool which is held for life, rotates among the four villages though this was not always the case. There has been some dispute over who was the first traditional ruler (referred to as 'Ezeike') of Nibo between Umuanum and Ezeawulu villages. The ruler of Ezeawulu village was Oke Ezekwe/Ezekwem from Umuka while that of Umuanum was Nnama Orjiakor-Ele from Umuenechi. Nnama Orjiakor Eleh was the ruler of Nibo before the coming of the British and was granted a Royal Warrant in 1896 by Queen Victoria of Britain together with other southern Paramount rulers such as Onyeama of Eke, Ojiako Ezenne of Adazi, Kodilinye of Obosi, Onwurah of Awka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idemili South
Idemili South is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. The headquarter is Ojoto secretariate and the estimated number of people is 159,631. The towns that make up the local government are Akwu-Ukwu, Alor, Awka-Etiti, Ojoto, Nnokwa, Oba and Nnobi. Schools Here are the list of secondary schools in Idemili South Local Government Area: * John Secondary School, Akwu-Ukwu * John Science & Technical College, Alor * Girls’ Secondary School, Alor * Girls’ Secondary School, Awka-Etiti * St. Joseph's Seminary Special Science School, Awka-Etiti * Our Lady's Secondary School, Nnobi * Community Secondary School, Nnobi * Community Sec. School, Nnokwa * Unity Secondary School, Nnokwa * Ave Maria Sec. School, Nnokwa * St. Stephens Sec. School, Nnokwa * Girls’ Secondary School, Oba * Merchants of Light Sec. School, Oba * Boys’ Secondary School, Ojoto * Girls’ Secondary School, Ojoto *Okigbo Memorial Sec. Sch, Ojoto * Glory Royal Academy Secondary School, Awka-Etit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awka North
Awka North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Awba Ofemili, Ugbene, Ebenebe, Achalla Achalla is the capital of Awka North, a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of ... (the capital), Urum, Amansea, Amanuke, Isu Aniocha, Mgbakwu, Ugbenu. Schools Here are the List of schools in Awka North : * Nwaokike Memorial School of Excellence Ebenebe * Favour of Grace International School, Ebenebe * Signs & Wonders Secondary School, Ebenebe * Holy Spirit Secondary School, Ebenebe * Community Secondary School, Amansea * Community Secondary School, Isuanaocha * Community Secondary School, Ebenebe * Community Secondary School, Mgbakwu * Community Secondary School, Achalla * Community Secondary School, Amanuke * Community Secondary School, Urum * Communit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunukofia
Dunukofia is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Ukpo, the headquarters; Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Umunnachi, Umudioka, Ukwulu and Nawgu. It shares boundaries with Awka North, Idemili North, Njikoka and Oyi Local Governments. The population is predominantly agrarian, but major in-roads have been made in commerce and education. Population density here is among the highest in all of Nigeria. There are general hospitals at Ifitedunu and Ukpo. There are also a dozen high schools for boys and girls. Dunukofia is among the most accessible local governments in Anambra State, with federal and state roads crossing it at different points. St Mary's High School Ifitedunu is categorised as one of the oldest post-primary schools in Anambra State. Schools The following secondary schools are in Dunukofia Local Government Area: * St. Mary's High School, Ifitedunu * Walter Eze Memorial Secondary School, Ukpo * Community Secondary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nawfia
Nawfia is a town in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Nawfia is surrounded by neighbouring towns namely Enugwu Ukwu, Awka (Umuokpu), Nise, Amawbia and Enugwu Agidi. It is predominantly occupied by the Igbo ethnic group and is believed to be one of the towns that make up the ancestral home of Igbo people. Most of its inhabitants are Traditionalists and Christians (with Anglicians and Roman Catholics making up the vast majority). Igbo, English and Pigeon-English are the predominant languages spoken in Nawfia. The town is made up of two wards which are namely: Ifite (Ward 1) and Ezimezi (Ward 2). The town also compromises of ten villages which include: Adagbe Mmimi, Enugo Mmimi, Eziakpaka, Iridana, Urualor/Uruejimofor, Uruorji, Urukpaleri, Umuriam, Umuezunu and Umukwa. The government presiding and running the affairs of Nawfia are made up of three main authorities namely the Igwe of Nawfia, the President General of Nawfia Progressive Union and the Nze/Ozo Cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abagana
Abagana is a town in Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Njikoka Local Government Area Anambra State and lies approximately 20 kilometers from Onitsha along the old Enugu-Onitsha Trunk A Road that divides the town into two halves. Abagana town has a landmass of approximately 9.2 square kilometers and is bounded in the north by Abba, Ukpo, and Enugu Agidi towns, in the South by Nimo and Eziowelle towns, in the East by Enugwu Ukwu town and in the west by Umunnachi and Ifitedunu towns. The traditional authority adopts the kingship title of Igwe Abagana. The current traditional ruler is His Majesty, Igwe Patrick Mbamalu Okeke. History There is no comprehensive documentary record of the origin of Abagana. There are basically three versions of the origin of Abagana as we could gather both from our raconteurs and few available records. Early Igbo history has it that Abagana, Nimo, Eziowelle, and Abba were related. According to this version, one man called Owelle migrated from an unc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anaocha
Anaocha is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-eastern Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Aguluzigbo, Agulu, Neni, Ichida, Adazi-Ani, Adazi-Enu, Adazi-Nnukwu, Akwaeze, Nri, Obeledu. Schools Here is the list of secondary schools in Anaocha Local Government Area: * Girls High School, Agulu * Flora A.M.C.S.S. Neni * Loretto Secondary School, Adazi * Community Secondary School, Obeledu * Community Secondary School, Ichida * Community High School, Aguluzigbo * Bubendorff Memorial Grammar School, Adazi Nnukwu * Community Secondary School, Agulu * Ojiako Memorial Grammar School, Adazi Ani * Union Secondary School, Agulu * Community Secondary School, Adazi * Community High School, Akwaeze * Grammar School, Agulu * Lake City Secondary School, Nri * Girls Secondary School, Adazi-Nnukwu * Regal Secondary School, Nri Notable people *Emeka Nwokedi Emeka Nwokedi is a Nigerian conductor and music director. Since 1995, he has been the conductor and music direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Nigeria
Work toward freedom led to the formation of a national planning committee, which in 1958 named for a competition to choose a national flag. Thousands of designs were submitted, but the flag of equivalent green-white-green flat stripes, green stood for farming and white for unity and peace was chosen. The flag of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on 1 October 1960. The flag has three vertical bands of green, white, green. The two green stripes represent natural wealth, and the white represents peace and unity. Design The flag is an adaptation of the winning entry from Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi in a competition held in 1959. Akinkunmi was a 23-year-old student at the time he designed the flag. He was studying at Norwood Technical College in London, England, when he saw an advertisement in a newspaper that submissions were being accepted for the design of a new national flag of Nigeria. He submitted a triband design consisting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isiagu
{{Unreferenced, date=July 2008 The Isiagu, also called Chieftaincy, is a pullover shirt similar to the dashiki that is worn by Igbo people. It is usually worn on special occasions like weddings. The shirt may be long or short sleeved. Some shirts have gold buttons that are linked by a chain. There is usually a breast pocket on the front. Traditionally, the Isiagu was given to a man when he received a chieftaincy title. The shirt is usually worn with a red fez hat or the Igbo leopard cap. The leopard cap is known as ''Okpu Agu'' in the Igbo language. See also *Igbo people *Dashiki *Fez hat Fez most often refers to: * Fez (hat), a type of felt hat commonly worn in the Ottoman Empire * Fez, Morocco (or Fes), the second largest city of Morocco Fez or FEZ may also refer to: Media * ''Fez'' (Frank Stella), a 1964 painting by the moder ... External links *A chieftaincy celebratio*What is Igbo attire* African Hat Igbo clothing Nigerian clothing Tops (clothing) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
