Awka Postal Codes — Anambra (Anambra)

THE DESCRIPTION OF AWKA 

Geography of Awka

Akwa local government area lies below 300 meters above the sea in a valley located on the plains of the Mamu River. Having two ridges or cuestas, with both lying in a north–south direction, form the main topographical features of the area.

Awka local government area is situated in a fertile tropical valley but most sites involving the original Rain forest have been lost due to clearing for farming and inhabitant settlement. An example of the original rainforest is a place called the Ime Oka shrine.

History of Awka

Awka local government area is one of the oldest settlements in the land of Igbo, it was established at the center of the Nri civilization, which produced the first documented bronze works in Sub-Saharan Africa, around 800 A.D., and it was the cradle of the civilization of the Igbo at large.

The earliest dwellers of Awka were the Ifiteana people, the name Ifiteana when translated means ‘people who sprouted from the earth.’ The people were renowned as farmers, hunters, and also adept ironworkers.

 Economy of Awka

The economy of Awka local government area revolves primarily around the government since many state and the federal institutions are located there. Awka local government area hosts the State Governor’s Lodge, State Judiciary headquarters, State Assembly and State Ministries for Health, Education, Waters, Lands.

The Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) which has both a TV and radio station is located in the local government center. Also a number of federal institutions including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has a currency center in Awka local government area, the NTA Awka media station, and the branches of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigerian Immigration Service, Federal Road Safety Commission, and Corporate Affairs Commission are also situated in the city.