Amaigbo
Amaigbo is a large town in Imo State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Nwangele Local Government Area. Amaigbo is regarded by many historians as the cradle of Igbo civilization.
Amaigbo | |
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town | |
  Amaigbo Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°43′N 7°45′E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Imo state |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
The town has an official post office.[1]
Notable people
- Chief Dr. Walter Ofonagoro of Umuobi - former Minister of Information and Culture (Federal Republic of Nigeria) and former Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority
- King Jaja of Opobo - sold into slavery in pre-colonial Nigeria
- Dick Tiger - late boxer
- Chuma Mmeka - actor, poet, writer, humanitarian and child protection expert
Pastor Chidi Ezimako-Pastor, tele evangelist
References
- "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
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