Ihiala is a city in Nigeria, located in the south of the state Anambra, and has long served as the local administrative capital of the zone. The population is about 87,796 persons.Ihiala consists of several smaller towns, such as Azia, Okija, Mbosi, Iseke, Orsumoghu, Ubuluisuzor and Uli. It lies in the agricultural belt of the state. Ihiala is an unusually peaceful part of the country, attracting settlers wishing to escape other chaotic Nigerian cities.
Universities in Ihiala• Anambra State University , Uli.• Madonna University, Okija.The Biafran International Airport, which was used for humanitarian relief, was located in Uli during the Nigerian Civil War. Some of the important personalities that Ihiala has are• Chief G. Okeke, former Nigeria 1st Republic Minister and anti-colonial fighter• Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, former Anambra governor• Sir Gabriel Nweze Igboanugo, former Deputy Foreign Minister to UK and Writer• Canon Professor Edmund Ilogu, Anglican Priest, An Igbo elder in the United States
Ihiala region is located at the Southwest of Anambra State and to the Northwest, it shares a border with Nnewi Local Government. To the Northeast and the East, with IMO State and to the west with Ekwusigo Local Government. Also to the South is located the Delta State.
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