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Ihiala
Ihiala is a city in Nigeria, located in the southern part of Anambra State and within the region known as Igboland. It has long served as the local administrative capital of Ihiala Local Government Area. The Local Government Area has a population of about 87,796. Ihiala is the largest city in Ihiala Local Government Area which also consists of several other towns like Amorka, Azia, Lilu, Okija, Mbosi, Isseke, Orsumoghu, Ubuluisuzor and Uli. It lies in the agricultural belt of the state. Ihiala is currently represented in the Federal House of Representatives by Honorable Ifeanyi Chudy Momah The Current Oluoha of Ihiala (Traditional Ruler) is Igwe Thomas Ikenna Amuta Obidiegwu. Boundaries Ihiala region is located in the Southwest of Anambra State and to the Northwest, it shares a border with Nnewi Local Government. To the Northeast and the East, with IMO State and to the west with Ekwusigo Local Government. Also to the South is located the Delta State. Climate In I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okija
Okija is the largest town in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State in Southeast Nigeria. The town is the oldest of all the towns in Ihiala local government area, and one of the biggest towns in Igboland. The people of Okija are predominantly Christians. Okija is the home to Madonna University and Legacy University. Bordered in the east by Ihembosi and Ukpor cities, within the west by olu or Ogbakubara, within the north by Ozubulu and within the south by Ihiala. In Okija, the Ulasi River on its flow to the Atlantic, joins Okposi river one of its tributaries. Culture Okija Shrine The Okija Shrine or Ogwuwu Akpu is the popular local shrine in the city. It was a dispute settlement shrine where people with personal, land and business issues go to in order to seek adjudication by the gods. Climate Notable Nigerians from Okija Okija is home to many notable Nigerians, including; * Ebuka Obi-Uchendu a popular television and media personality * Nze Akachukwu Sullivan Nwankpo (special adviser to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ifeanyi Chudy Momah
Ifeanyi Chudy Momah is a Nigerian lawyer and businessman currently serving in the House of Representatives and represents Ihiala Federal Constituency, Anambra State. He is the Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Capital Territory Judiciary and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party. Early life Born in General Hospital Okija to the family of Chief Mike Momah. Ifeanyi has stated that among his siblings he was the only one to be born there. According to him, his Father Chief Mike Momah was away on a trip out of the country when his mother decided to visit Ihiala, his home town when she unexpectedly went into labor and eventually had him there. Ifeanyi had his early life in Festac Town, Lagos State, Attending Radius Nursery and Primary School, then he went on to Loral International School still in Festac before finally completing his Secondary education at Chrisland College in one of the more expensive secondary schools in Nigeria. Study Ifeanyi Studied Law in the Uni ... [...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] |
Amorka
Amorka is a town in the Ihiala government area of Anambra State of Nigeria. It is located along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway, on the border of Mgbidi Imo Statė. Amorka is a home to the former Biafran Airport stripes. Amorka is a home to a famous Bunker of Dim Chukwuemeka odumegwu Ojukwu during the Biafran war and still exists . The traditional ruler of the town is Chief Nze Keneth obiriolemgbe. Amorka can boast of many Elites. Engineer Mark Ezemba a very well known politician in Anambra state and Nigeria. Hon Chidi Udemadu representing Ihiala constituency, Barrister Chinweuba Ndukaihe, Barrister Lawrence Nwaketi, Barister SUS Mbanaso, Chief Nze Dr Philip Chuddy Ogwo, Chief Cally's Obiagazie, Mr Chinedu Ezidiegwu, Chief Nze Victor Ezemba, Mr Ebere Igbokwuputa, Prof Simeon Alozieuwa, Chief Nze Benson Ogwo (Akuamia1), Prince Louis obiriolemgbe, Chief Michael Ezemba Egbedike, Hon Chidiebere Chidon (Dontels), Hon Enyebros Ogwo, Nze Chidozie Ezidiegwu, and numerous others. Amorka has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uli, Nigeria
Uli is a town of historic importance situated at the extreme southeast corner of Ihiala local government area of Anambra state in Nigeria. Its closest neighbouring towns are Amaofuo, Ihiala, Amorka, Ubulu, Ozara, Egbuoma and Ohakpu. Uli town extends westward to the confluence of the rivers of Atamiri and Enyinja, and across Usham Lake down to the lower Niger region. The history, life, culture and custom of Uli people can be found in many texts with the most elaborate one being the book titled '' URI History, Life, Culture & Custom of a People'' and written by Ichie (Sir) G.C. Okonkwo. Anambra State University is located in Uli. During the Biafran Civil War The Nigerian Civil War (6 July 1967 – 15 January 1970), also known as the Nigerian–Biafran War or the Biafran War, was a civil war fought between Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra, a secessionist state which had declared its independence f ..., the Biafran Airport code-named Annabel Airport was also partly lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azia
Azia is a town in the Ihiala district of Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o .... It is named after Azia Alamatugiugele who founded the settlement around 500 AD. References Citations Sources * * Populated places in Anambra State {{coord, 5.879, 6.886, display=title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nnewi
Nnewi is a commercial and industrial city in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. It is the second largest and second most populous city in the southern part of the country. Nnewi as a metropolis has one local government area, which is Nnewi North. Nnewi North comprises four quarters: Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Nnewichi. The first indigenous car manufacturing plant in Nigeria is located in the city while the first wholly Made-in-Nigeria motorcycle, the 'NASENI M1' was manufactured in Nnewi. , Nnewi has an estimated population of 391,227 according to the Nigerian census. The 2019 population estimate shows that Nnewi has a population of over 900,000. The city spans over in Anambra State. Nnewi Metropolitan Area and its satellite towns is home to nearly 2.5 million residents . Dimensionally, Nnewi has an edge over all other units, it was recognized by the 1953 census figures as the largest inland town of all others in the Eastern states of Nigeria. Projected to be the twelfth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinwoke Mbadinuju
Chinwoke Mbadinuju (born 14 June 1945) was Governor of Anambra State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2003, elected on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform. Early life and education Chinwoke Mbadinuju was born on 14 June 1945. He obtained a BA in political science, and a doctorate in government. He gained a law degree from one of the best English universities. He was an editor of ''Times International''. Before entering politics he was an associate professor of politics and African studies at the State University of New York. He was personal assistant to governor of the old Enugu State, Dr. Jim Chris Nwobodo, between 1979 and 1980. He served as the personal assistant to President Shehu Shagari between 1980 and 1983. He is married to Nnebuogo Mbadinuju, and they have five children: Ada Mbadinuju (a medical doctor), Chetachi Mbadinuju (an entrepreneur), Nwachukwu Mbadinuju (an operations manager), Uche Mbadinuju (a student) and Chima Mbadinuju (a student). Gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekwusigo
Ekwusigo is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Ozubulu, Oraifite, Ichi and Ihembosi. Schools Here is the list of secondary schools in Ekwusigo Local Government Area: * Community Secondary School, Ichi * Union Secondary School, Ichi (Gss) * Community Secondary School, Ihembosi * Boys’ Secondary School, Oraifite * Girls’ Secondary School, Oraifite * Community Secondary School, Ozubulu * Girls Secondary School, Ozubulu * Zixton Secondary School, Ozubulu Notable people * Azuka Okwuosa Azuka Okwuosa (born 3 November 1959), is a Nigerian politician and engineer who served as the Anambra State Commissioner for Works and Transport from 1999 to 2001. He was a governorship aspirant in the 2021 Anambra State gubernatorial election ... – former Anambra State Commissioner for Works and Transport. * (Sir Emeka Offor) Outstanding youths like *(Engr Michael Nwosu)- ReferencesLOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN ANAMBRA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu (born 14 July 1982) is a Nigerian lawyer and media personality from Okija in Anambra State, Nigeria. He is known for hosting the reality show ''Big Brother Naija'', the long running ''Rubbin' Minds'' talk show on Channels TV as well as co-hosting ''The Spot'' and ''Men's Corner'' on Ebonylife television. He is an ambassador for Budweiser Nigeria, Samsung Nigeria, PorkMoney, and 2Sure Nigeria. Obi-Uchendu has received several award nominations and won the award for Outstanding TV Presenter of the Year at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards for his work on ''Rubbin' Minds''. Early life and education Born in Benin City, Edo State to a banker father and a mother who is a nurse, he is the third of four children with an elder sister as well as one older brother, and a younger brother. He went through with his nursery and primary education in the mid-western Nigerian city of Benin, remarkably passing the Common Entrance Examination into secondary school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
