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Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 3:11pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
[b]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. The major urban centres of Anambra state are Onitsha including Okpoko, Nnewi, and Awka. Awka and Onitsha developed as pre-colonial urban centres with Awka as the craft industrial centre of the Nri hegemony,Over the last two decades the rural/urban exodus has caused a shift, making Anambra a highly urbanized state with 62% of its population living in urban areas. the APGA-led state government of Willie Obiano signed memorandum of understanding with Galway modular housing company, Affordable Building Concepts International for 10,000 housing units in the State. Faced with decades of neglect and bad governance, the shift in human migration has posed problems to available infrastructural provision, environmental sanitation, erosion control and other social services. As a result, major cities have become characterized by inadequate and deteriorated road networks, walkways, unregulated building patterns, sanitation, uncontrolled street trading, mountains of garbage, and chaotic transport systems, creating congestion, noise pollution and overcrowding. To address this situation, the government of Peter Obi with the assistance of the UN-HABITAT produced 20-year structural plans (2009–2028) for three major cities in the State, Onitsha, Nnewi and Awka Capital Territory to restore urban planning and guide their growth into the future. The plans contain policies and proposals for land use, city beautification, road infrastructure, industrial development, housing, waste disposal, water supply and health and educational facilities to turn the cities into Anambra into successful urban areas to generate employment, wealth and provide high living standards for its residents. Anambra became the first state in Nigeria to adopt Structural Plans for its cities and with effective implementation should systematically grow as a major economic center in Nigeria and West Africa, Awka seat of Power Prior to the Nigerian Civil War, Awka townspeople maintained the city on their own. Market traders cleaned around their stalls; streets and pathways and compounds were swept. Blocked storm drains would be cleared by residents.[6] Yet now Awka is often seen as the state capital with the worst infrastructure in Nigeria (a country sharing the same state of infrastructure) with less than 10% of its roads paved, inadequate storm drainage, poor public water supply, garbage dumped on the sides of roads and a nonexistent sewage system. This has been because Awka has suffered from decades of neglect and poor urban governance in Anambra State due to corruption and deception from many of state governors. The first attempt to address the urban decay was made by the Government of Peter Obi who forged a technical cooperation agreement with UN-HABITAT in 2007 to provide technical assistance in the preparation of a structure plan for Awka Capital Territory. The Structural Plan of Awka Capital Territory (2009–2028) [7] is designed as a Core-Multi-Nuclei urban design with Awka, Amawbia and Umuokpu serving as the core of the city with linkages to the major towns of Adazi-Nnukwu, Agulu, Abba, Abagana, Agukwu-Nri, Amansea, Enugwu-Ukwu, Enugwu-Agidi, Isiagu, Isu-Aniocha, Mgbakwu, Nawfia, Nawgu, Nibo, Nimo, Nise, Okpuno and Umuawul Governor Peter Obi implemented just a few of the UN-HABITAT's recommendations managing to tar less than 5 kilometers of urban roads, improve waste collection and upgrade schools and the teaching hospital. His government also began installing water pipes along the popular Nnamdi Azikiwe Road and Ifite Road but he left office without providing a credible city-wide public water supply. His successor Governor Willie Obiano has taken on the charge of transforming the ancient town into something the state can be proud of. To spearhead the transformation, Obiano created the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) mandated to deliver a capital with modern standards of quality. ACTDA has completed aerial mapping in June 2015 with the government set to appoint a town planning firm to develop a Masterplan for the city. Obiano has also gone ahead to change the gateway into and out of Awka by expanding the A232 expressway to three lanes and constructing three flyovers at three key junctions between Amobia and Amansea. Awka has a large university community which at times comprises around 15% of the population of the town. It hosts two primary universities of higher/tertiary education - Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Paul University. Nnamdi Azikiwe University is owned and run by the federal government of Nigeria providing undergraduate and postgraduate education to an estimated student population of 36,000 at its over 100 acre main campus located at Ifite, Awka. Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranks among the top 10 universities in Nigeria in research output. Paul University was founded in 2009 by Bishops of the five ecclesiastical provinces of the Anglican Church East of the Niger as a private university to provide quality undergraduate training in Theology, Natural and Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Management. The university which is fully residential has an estimated enrollment of around 400 students (expected to reach 3,500) and has replaced St Pauls university College which was founded in 1904 by the Church Missionary Society of the Church of England to train church workers and teachers [/b] 8 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by buharisbae(f): 3:19pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
anamaynash! ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 3:25pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
As a people well known for travelling, Awka developed an enlightened tolerance and kindness towards guests and strangers which led the British missionaries and colonial authorities to choose the town as a key administrative centre. Today, Awka has become the centre of hospitality in Anambra state adapting to the needs of hosting a wide range of visitors. It has become the place for holding political meetings, where conferences are organized by the state government and Nnamdi Azikiwe University and where other events such as workshops and trainings are hosted. Federal institutions such as the CBN, Immigration, Federal Road Safety Commission, PENCOM, BIO, NHIS, CAC etc and NGOs such as FHI, the World Bank and the UN all have their offices in Awka. Pics CBN office Awka, federal and state Secretariat 9 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 3:33pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Awka has also become a home-away-from-home for members of the large Igbo diaspora when they visit their relatives in Awka and nearby towns providing a measure of western-style comfort and services within a hotel and resort setting. Indeed, within half an hour of Awka, it is estimated that there is a diaspora population numbering well over 100,000. The town currently has more than 15 3-star hotels among which the most popular include: Best Westerner De Geogold Hotel & Suites Barnhill Resort La-Luna Trig-point Choice Hotel New Jerusalem hotel Cosmila Suites and Hotel Finotel Classic Hotel Golphin Suites Marble Arch Hotels Olde English Hotel Parktonian Hotel Queen's Suites Hotel Suncity Exclusive Hotel Tourist Gardens Hotel 6 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 3:56pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
More of Hospitality in Awka 7 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by lawnreigh(m): 3:58pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
We know South East prides it self on hotel that has little or no patronage because most of them are either in Lagos or other part of the country, all in all no skyline or beautiful scenery. Mtcheeeeew 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by giles14(m): 4:03pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
post=44911148:1st son why.so u are saying nnewi is a pre colonial village. wot insult. |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by brize(m): 4:36pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Igbo Amaka, ndi ofe mmanu jee nwuo 2 Likes |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 4:46pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Hospitality in Awka 8 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 4:57pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
In recent years, several new businesses have erected fascinating new buildings that have largely changed the face of Awka city. 6 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 5:13pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Major roads and street roads in Awka 5 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Ilovemystate: 5:37pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
post=44914915:Op Awka roads 5 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Ilovemystate: 5:49pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Awka major roads 5 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Ilovemystate: 6:25pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Akwa Major roads 7 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Ilovemystate: 6:37pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Street roads in Awka 10 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Schematics: 6:42pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Following.. ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 6:55pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Street roads in Awka 6 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by bender79: 6:56pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
lawnreigh:Lol....punch line. 1 Like |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Abagworo(m): 6:59pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
This thread is nice but Chino its time for sober reflection. If another Igbo State opens 5his kind of thread the 1st thing you will do is to import all pictures of bad roads in Nigeria and disrupt the thread. Imagine if I decide to start posting my own "real pictures of Awka" how will you feel? Awka has 15 hotels of 3star class and you are happy but Owerri with over 600 you condemn. 10 Likes |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by bender79: 6:59pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Meanwhile all this places look fîner on camera sha o! 1 Like |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by ak47mann(m): 6:59pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Awka is fast developing ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Abagworo(m): 7:01pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
lawnreigh: You are so wrong with your assertion. The hotels enjoy heavy patronage even in rural areas. 6 Likes |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 7:08pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Awka is not just power city it's also trying to compet with Onitsha and Nnewi in industries, Awka host Coca cola company, Juhel pharmaceutical company, Millennium Plastic industry, Jesco Oil, Whiz Gas compay,Awutolo industry, Austino farm, Scou mechanical industry, Winco foam etc. 8 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by IgboDelta: 7:13pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
I taught you Anambra guys wanted to move to Omambala Website what are you guys doing on Nairaland? You Anambra folks are a disgrace to the Igbo nation always causing division with your false sense of superiority, always angry when other Igbo states progress. I have watched and saw irrational Anambra folks run down all South East States. I know that if we Igbos in Delta State are not sharing our state with non Igbos, you guys would be angry when we progress and ran it down. Awka is beautiful but it is ranked No 4 in terms of beauty and structures in South East Nigeria. post=44914915: 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Schematics: 7:15pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Bitter clown take your useless comments to your useless state. Must you comment on every thread this jobless old man? Your comment is not needed here. How many times have you seen me on your threads without being invited by your silly comments about my state? The Op has sent the message with reality on ground so do your worst so i can descend on your own state threads. Nonsense! [s] Abagworo:[/s] 3 Likes |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Schematics: 7:16pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Your input is not needed. Go to your state. [s] Abagworo:[/s] 1 Like |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 7:19pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Companies in Awka 4 Likes
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by giles14(m): 7:30pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
IgboDelta:wot is dis edunu,aturu delta saying 2 Likes |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by Anambra1stSon(m): 7:34pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
New Industry in Awka although the are still expanding the company 7 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by mightyokwy(m): 7:37pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
IgboDelta:My brother Chino is the only person giving us bad name in this forum. We have got alot of good and friendly Anambrarians here. Pls don't crucify us becuase of one man. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by mightyokwy(m): 7:40pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Abagworo pls ignore Chino. You guys shld not derail this beautiful thread |
Re: Awka, Anambra state capital, one of major cities in Anambra Photos by IgboDelta: 7:42pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Useless comments from a m0ron. I will not glorify you with a response again as you comments are absolutely useless. Nonsense coconut head giles14: 1 Like |
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