Anambra is a state in southeastern Nigeria . Its name is
an anglicized version of the original 'Oma Mbala', the
native name of the Anambra River . The capital and seat
of government is Awka . Onitsha and Nnewi are the
biggest commercial and industrial cities respectively. The
state's theme is "

Light Of The Nation

".

Boundaries are formed by Delta State to the west, Imo
State and Rivers State to the south, Enugu State to the
east and Kogi State to the north. The origin of the name is
derived from the Anambra River (Omambala) which is a
tributary of the River Niger.




SOURCE - http://www.nairawall.com/anambra/awka-south/news/viewpoint/959

The indigenous ethnic group in Anambra state are the
Igbo (98% of population) and a small population of Igala
(2% of.....


COMMENT YOUR WISHES

Happy Birthday Anambra State.

The only Niger Delta State in the South East. May you continue to grow in strength,and prosperity.

Obi of Onitsha,as long as the Oba Of Benin Continue to bless you and Crown you as the King of Onitsha,we from the Niger Delta will continue to look at you guys (Anambra people)as our brothers.

For those that will want to come make noise here,go read your Onitsha History.

Happy Birthday Anambra State.

My wish : More practical growth and development for the state.

Wish them freedom'

I wish them more UGU to export

Even haters are wishing, lol

WHERE ARE THE ANAMBRA NAIRALANDERS.. CC: lalasticlala