Amawbia
Amawbia AMA-ỌBIA | |
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![]() ![]() Amawbia Location in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 6°12′25″N 7°04′04″E / 6.20694°N 7.06778°E | |
Country |
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State | Anambra State |
Government | |
• Type | State, Traditional |
• Governor | Willie Obiano |
• Okpalaigwe | Michael Okoye |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Amawbia is a town in Awka South Local Government of Anambra State, Nigeria. The town has six surviving villages: Umueze, Ngene, Adabebe, Umukabia, Ezimezi and Enu-oji. From time immemorial, Amawbia had been an autonomous community, managing its own affairs. Beginning from 1905, Amawbia had been the seat of government for the former Awka District, the former Njikoka Local Government, and presently, Awka Local Government.[1] Amawbia is also home to the state house i.e. Governor's lodge and the State Prisons. It was formed as a settlement for foreigners and the name is probably derived from ama ndi obia.[2]