• ARTS & TRADITIONAL ARTIFACTS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

    The people of the state are well known for their arts and crafts. The unique mask heads of the various ethnic groups reflect the maturity of Delta State’s art works. The intricate colours the masks wear are symbolic of the colour mix the people have been involved with over time. Many of these exotic collections…

  • FESTIVALS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

    The celebration of traditional festivals is an annual community affair throughout Delta State.  Almost every village celebrates one festival or the other that attracts indigenes and non-indigenes at specific times in the year, usually between March and December. These festivals offer occasions for a reunion of family members, friends and well-wishers from far and near.…

  • MUSIC & DANCE IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

    The people of Delta State like making and listening to music which is prominent in in their ceremonies – religious and social. Music is employed to reflect many moods; the drumming for example, can signal the emergence of war. A musician is expected to be dexterous with the use of various drums as well as…

  • List of Permanent Secretaries, Delta State, 2002

    Delta State Permanent Secretaries as of May 2002 Delta State Permanent Secretaries and their ministries SN PERM SEC MINISTRY i. Dr. S. 0. Okpokpor Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. ii. Barrister A. U. Elueche Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. iii. Surveyor P. E. Ediru Ministry of Lands, Surveys and Urban Development. iv. Mrs.…

  • MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY: THIRD ASSEMBLY, 2003-2007

    THE MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY: THIRD ASSEMBLY, 2003-2007 ARE: MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, THIRD ASSEMBLY, 2003-2007: PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, OTHER MEMBERS AND THEIR POLITICAL PARTIES SN MEMBERS PARTY PRINCIPAL OFFICERS 1 Hon. Sir (Barr.) Y.D. Igbrude PDP 2 Hon. (Barr.) Akpor Pius Ewherido PDP 3 Hon. (Evang.) Ossai N. Ossai…

  • MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY: SECOND ASSEMBLY, 1999-2003

    THE MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY: SECOND ASSEMBLY, 1999-2003 ARE: SN MEMBERS 1 Hon. Basil Ganagana 2 Hon. P. A. Ewherido 3 Hon. S. C. Akpenyi 4 Hon. Funkekeme Solomon 5 Hon. G. C. Okpuno (Evang.) 6 Hon. W. 0. Edeyibo 7 Hon. Ejaife Odebala (Barr) 8 Hon. M. I. Kugbenje (Barr) 9…

  • NANA’s PALACE, KOKO

    NANA’s PALACE, KOKO is a Living History Museum. It was built by Chief Nana Olomu of Ebrohim. He was a powerful nineteenth century indigenous entrepreneur. The magnificent edifice is a reflection of his grandeur. His personal effects are housed in it and they portray his enlightened contact with the British Empire under Queen Victoria. Koko…

  • Anambra Local Government Areas and their headquarters

    The Local Government Areas (LGA) in Anambra State and their headquarters are: LGA Headquarters Aguata Aguata Anambra East Otuocha Anambra West Nzam Anaocha Neni Anyamelum Anaku Awka North Achalla Awka South Awka Demili North Ogidi Dunukofia Ukpo Ekwusigo Ozubulu Idemili South Ojoto Ihiala Ihiala Njikoka Abagana Nnewi North Nnewi Nnewi South Ukpor Ogbaru Atani Onitsha…

  • List of All LGAs in Anambra State

    Anambra Anambra is a Nigerian State located in south-eastern part of the country. Date created27 August 1991 CapitalAwka Area4,844 km² Anambra is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. It has one of the highest population densities in Africa.…

  • List of prominent Anambra persons

    Prominent Anambra people are: The prominent persons and their designations: NAME DESIGNATION H/E, DR. CHUWKUEMEKA EZEIFE FORMER GOVERNOR H/E, DR. CHINWOKE MBADINUJU FORMER GOVERNOR DR. KINGSLEY MUOGHALU FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR CBN MR. OSITA CHIDOKA FORMER AVIATION MINISTER PROF. CHUKWUMA SOLUDO FORMER CBN GOVERNOR DR. TIM MENAKAYA FORMER MINISTER CHIEF S.N. OKEKE ASP OF CHAIRMAN SEN.…