Three Attributes That Make Anambra An Important State In Nigeria

1. Business energy

Anambra State is home to one of Africas most industrious people. The state has produced numerous successful businessmen who are reckon in their areas including,Dr Cosmas Maduka,Chief Eric Umeofia, Arthur Eze, Innocent Chukwuma,Emma Bishop Okonkwo and Obi Cubana. Anambra also boasts of the biggest market in West Africa known as the Onitsha Main Market. With over 68 different active markets,It equally has the highest concentration of markets in the country. It’s the commercial nerve centre of the eastern economy.

2. List of Firsts in History

Anambra State has produced a lot of firsts in the country, first President, First vice chancellor,first African billionaire, first military doctor, first female governor,first Nigerian to establish a vehicle manufacturing plant and an endless list of Firsts in law , medicine,academia etc. who are making impact in the country and even outside breaking new grounds and expanding the frontier of knowledge and discovery.

3. The River Niger

Anambra State is also strategic in terms of the geography . The famous River Niger runs through this state. Anambra is also like a strategic corridor to most of the south-east and south-south states in Nigeria. It’s like a modern trade route.

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