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10 Famous Nigerians From Anambra State Akinola Ajibola Updated November 17, 2017 214 Anambra As the people of Anambra go to the polls to elect a governor for the state, we remind you of 10 famous Nigerians that are from the state; Nnamdi Azikiwe : Popularly known as Zik, Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria. The prominent nationalist and statesman played a vital role in Nigeria’s struggle for Independence and led the country throughout the First Republic. He was born on November 16, 1904, and he died on May 11, 1996. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu: Born on November 9, 1933, the iconic Odumegwu-Ojukwu would go on to become a military officer, Governor of the Eastern Region and lead the breakaway Republic of Biafra from 1967 to 1970. As a politician, he was the founding father and leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance until his death on November 26, 2011. Alex Ekwueme : Ekwueme, who is currently receiving treatment in London after reportedly slumping in his...