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== Composition and population == |
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'''Nnewi''' is the second largest city in [[Anambra]] state in southeastern [[Nigeria]] (in the region formerly known as Republic of [[Biafra]]). Nnewi comprises four autonomous villages, Uruagu, Otolo, Umudim and Nnewi-Ichi. [[Ichi]], an autonomous neighbouring town, is also considered part of the expansive Nnewi city. Together Nnewi and its satellite towns have a population of about 210,000 (2005 est.) |
'''Nnewi''' is the second largest city in [[Anambra]] state in southeastern [[Nigeria]] (in the region formerly known as Republic of [[Biafra]]). Nnewi comprises four autonomous villages, Uruagu, Otolo, Umudim and Nnewi-Ichi. [[Ichi]], an autonomous neighbouring town, is also considered part of the expansive Nnewi city. Together Nnewi and its satellite towns have a population of about 210,000 (2005 est.) It prides itself of the slogan '''The Grand Impetus''' |
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== Infrastructure and economy == |
== Infrastructure and economy == |
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Revision as of 02:25, 1 November 2006
Composition and population
Nnewi is the second largest city in Anambra state in southeastern Nigeria (in the region formerly known as Republic of Biafra). Nnewi comprises four autonomous villages, Uruagu, Otolo, Umudim and Nnewi-Ichi. Ichi, an autonomous neighbouring town, is also considered part of the expansive Nnewi city. Together Nnewi and its satellite towns have a population of about 210,000 (2005 est.) It prides itself of the slogan The Grand Impetus
Infrastructure and economy
Nnewi city hosts a prestigious center of excellence in medicine, the Nnamdi Azikiwe University teaching hospital (NAUTH). Nnewi is probably the most industrialised city in Africa. Its industries include palm oil, cosmetics, motor and motorcycle spare parts, books and stationaries, textiles, weaving, and other industries. It is also the home of largest motorcycle spare parts market in Africa. Other markets include Nkwo Nnewi market and Nwafor market.
Natives
Nnewi is rich in human resources as well, with successful entrepreneurs, educators, lawyers, engineers, industrialists, medical doctors, trades men and women etc. Nnewi people can be found in every part of Africa and beyond. As business people, they found and nurture small-scale business into cooperate investments. Most business, commercial, and residential buildings throughout Nigeria and Africa are owned by Igbo people with Nnewi people as a significant driving force.
Nnewi is the ancestral home of some prominent Nigerians like Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, former military Governor of defunct Eastern Nigeria and President of defunct Republic Of Biafra; Chief Nwafor Orizu, former nationalist and first republic senate president;Chief M.C.K Ajuluchukwu, nationalist, anti-colonial fighter and first republic law-maker, and Chief Augustine Ilodibe, CEO of Ekenedilichukwu Industries.