Anaku Town
Anaku is one of the administrative divisions of Anambra State, South-Eastern Nigeria. The town lies 6°15' North of the Equator and 6°44' East of the Greenwich Meridian. It is bordered by "Omabala," the native name of the Anambra River, which is a tributary of the River Niger (North), Aguleri, Ezu River (South), Omor and Umuerum communities (East).
Ayamelum LG Secretariat, Anaku | |
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Ayamelum LG Secretariat, Anaku Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°15′N 6°44′E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Population | |
| • Ethnicity | Igbo |
| • Religions | Christianity Odinani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
The town bears the appellation "Ogbe"; which is derived from its linkage with the Benin Empire (1440–1897) of the defunct Bendel State (now Edo State) and Igala Kingdom of Kogi State in Nigeria, which also explains why Anaku is a land of warriors. Although they are Igbo people and the language is Igbo, dialects of the language can be observed in different parts of the town.
Anaku is the headquarter and seat of Ayamelum Local Government Area. It is easily accessible from Onitsha (about 29 km) and Otuocha Aguleri (about 19 km).