ANAMBRA STATE
Complete Profile
Quick Facts
Local Government Areas: 21 | Capital: Awka |
Zone: South East | Official Slogan: “Light of the Nation” |
Created: August, 27, 1991 | Governor: Charles Chukwuma Soludo |
Land Area: 4,844 sq km | Population: approx 6 million |
History & Origin
Anambra’s history is deeply rooted in the ancient Igbo kingdom of Nri, considered the ancestral homeland of the Igbo people.
The state was created on August 27, 1991, from the old Anambra State, and its name is derived from the Omambala River.
Geography & Location
Anambra is situated in the southeastern part of Nigeria, sharing borders with five other states:
Kogi State to the north
Enugu State to the east
Imo & Abia State to the south
Delta State to the west
Administrative Structure
Local Government Areas (21 LGAs) |
|---|
Aguata |
Anambra East |
Anambra West |
Anaocha |
Awka North |
Awka South |
Ayamelum |
Dunukofia |
Ekwusigo |
Idemili North |
Idemili South |
Ihiala |
Njikoka |
Nnewi North |
Nnewi South |
Ogbaru |
Onitsha North |
Onitsha South |
Orumba North |
Orumba South |
Oyi |
Past GOVERNORS
Governor | Party | Period | D. Governor |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Chukwuma Soludo | APGA | Mar 2022 – Present | Onyeka Ibezim |
Willie Obiano | APGA | Mar 2014 – Mar 2022 | Nkem Okeke |
Peter Obi | APGA | June 2007 – Mar 2014 | Emeka Sibeudu |
Andy Uba | PDP | May 2007 – June 2007 | Stella Odife |
Virginia Etiaba (First female governor in Nigeria) | APGA | Nov 2006 – Feb 2007 | — |
Peter Obi (interrupted by impeachment & court battles) | APGA | Mar 2006 – Nov 2006 | Virginia Etiaba |
Chris Ngige | PDP | May 2003 – Mar 2006 | Ugochukwu Nwankwo |
Chinwoke Mbadinuju | PDP | May 1999 – May 2003 | Chinedu Emeka |
Emmanuel Ukaegbu | Military Administrator | Aug 1998 – May 1999 | Office abolished |
Rufai Garba | Military Administrator | Aug 1996 – Aug 1998 | Office abolished |
Mike Attah | Military Administrator | Dec 1993 – Aug 1996 | Office abolished |
Dabo Aliyu | Acting administrator | Nov 1993 – Dec 1993 | Office abolished |
Chukwuemeka Ezeife | SDP | Jan 1992 – Nov 1993 | Chidi Mwike |
Joseph Abulu | Military Administrator | Aug 1991 – Jan 1992 | Office abolished |
Herbert Eze | Military Governor | Aug 1990 – Jan 1992 | Office abolished |
Robert Akonobi | Military Governor | Dec 1987 – Aug 1990 | Office abolished |
Samson Omeruah | Military Governor | Aug 1985 – Dec 1987 | Office abolished |
Allison Madueke | Military Governor | Jan 1984 – Aug 1985 | Office abolished |
Christian Onoh | NPN | Oct 1983 – Dec 1983 | — |
Jim Nwobodo | NPP | Oct 1979 – Oct 1983 | Roy Umenyi |
Datti Abubakar | Military Governor | July 1978–October 1979 | Office did not exist |
John Atom Kpera | Military Governor | Mar 1976 – Jul 1978 | Office did not exist |
