Ihiala
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| Ihiala | |
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 Ihiala
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| Coordinates: 5°51′14″N 6°51′36″E / 5.85389°N 6.86°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
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| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Ihiala is a city in Nigeria, located in the south of the state Anambra, and has long served as the local administrative capital of the zone. The population is about 87,796 persons.[1]
Ihiala consists of several smaller towns, such as Azia, Okija, Mbosi, Iseke, Orsumoghu, Ubuluisuzor and Uli. It lies in the agricultural belt of the state. Ihiala is an unusually peaceful part of the country, attracting settlers wishing to escape other chaotic Nigerian cities.
The Biafran International Airport, which was used for humanitarian relief, was located in Uli during the Nigerian Civil War.
[edit] Universities in Ihiala
- Anambra State University, Uli
- Madonna University, Okija
- Atlantic International University Okija
[edit] Notable persons from Ihiala
- Chief G. Okeke, former Nigeria 1st Republic Minister and anti-colonial fighter
- Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, former Anambra governor
- Sir Gabriel Nweze Igboanugo, Historian and Writer
- Engr. Enwereji Chukwuebuka Michael, first graduate/registered Engineer in Ubuluisiuzor, Ihiala LGA
- Venerable Professor Edmund Ilogu, Anglican Priest, An Igbo elder in the United States
- Bar Chidi Amamgbo. lawyer and solicitor based in California
- Prof Mrs Chinelo Nzelibe, Federal Character commissioner 1999-2005
[edit] References
- ^ ""The World Gazetteer"". http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=345114685. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
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Coordinates: 5°51′14″N 6°51′36″E / 5.85389°N 6.86°E
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