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Anambra

British  
/ əˈnæmbrə /

noun

  1. a state of S Nigeria. Capital: Awka. Pop: 4 182 031 (2006). Area: 4844 sq km (1870 sq miles)

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As the commissioner for women affairs and social welfare in Anambra state, Ify Obinabo has plenty of experience in resolving family disputes - but this is no ordinary disagreement.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2024

It is not immediately clear the nature of the trip embarked upon by the U.S. embassy staffers in Anambra, nor how many there were in the convoy.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2023

The ex-banker has been especially popular with young people, who have praised his frugal handling of finances as governor of Anambra and for vocally supporting the #EndSARS protests.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2023

But he is considered an outlier because of his accessibility, simplicity and his record of prudence with public funds when he was Anambra state governor.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2023

The similarities in their lives became good omens: that they were both only children, their birthdays two days apart, and their hometowns in Anambra State.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie