Anambra State Government

Anambra is a state in south-eastern Nigeria. Its state theme is "Home For All " Its boundaries are formed by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. The origin of the name is derived from the Omambala River -which is easily called Anambra River depending on which dialect used in pronouncing it. Omambala River is on the northern part of Anambra state and stretches to the famous River Niger.

The indigineius ethnic group in Anambra state are the Igbo (90% of population). The state has one of the highest population densities in Nigeria. The stretch of more than 60KM between Oba and Uli contains a cluster of numerous thickly populated villages and small towns giving the area an estimated density of 1500-2000 persons living within every square kilometer of the area. Although most of the population is overwhelmingly rural, over the last two decades the rural/urban exodus has caused a shift in that balance.

The shift of human migration has posed problems regarding the state's resources, infrastructure, environmental sanitation, erosion control and social services. This increase in demand is especially evident in its huge commercial city of Onitsha. Pipe borne water, electricity and housing for the many residents of Onitsha are a challenge for many. Anambra is rich in natural gas, crude oil, bauxite, ceramics and almost 100 percent arable soil. Most of its natural resources remain largely untapped.

Anambra possesses a history that stretches back to the 9th century AD, as revealed by archaeological excavations at Igbo-Ukwu and Ezira; these findings revealed a greater number of details on the ancient Kingdom of Nri, which held sway in the area of Anambra from c. 948 AD to 1911. During the Nigerian/Biafran war, a relief airstrip, was contructed by Biafran Engineers in the town of Uli(code named "Annabelle"). Extremely dangerous relief flights took off from Sao Tome and other sites loaded with tons of food and medicine for the distressed Biafran population. Uli airstrip was the site were brave American pilots like Alex Nicoll, and scores of others, flying often at tree-level at the cover of darkness made the supreme sacrifice in the service of humanity.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS [21]
Aguata, Awka North, Awka South, Anambra East, Anambra West, Anaocha, Ayamelum, Dunukofia, Ekwusigo, Idemili North, Idemili South, Ihiala, Njikoka, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Orumba North, Orumba South, Oyi

CONSTITUENCIES AND REPRESENTATIIVES
The following are the representatives from Anambra State Fedral Constituencies. Click on the names of the representatives to view their picture and profile.

*The Member representing Orumba North/South would resume sitting in due course following the election ratification by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).