Azia

Azia is a town in the Ihiala district of Nigeria.[1] It is named after Azia Alamatugiugele who founded the settlement around 500 AD.[2] Azia is located in Anambra State in the South East part of Nigeria.[3]

References

Citations
  1. Ojih 1995, p. 108.
  2. Chukwudum 1986, p. 16.
  3. Aribodor, D. N.; Njoku, O. O.; Eneanya, C. I.; Onyali, I. O. (2003). "Studies on prevalence of malaria and management practices of the Azia community, Ihiala L.G.A., Anambra State, south-east Nigeria". Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. pp. 33–38. doi:10.4314/njpar.v24i1.37802. Retrieved 14 March 2024.

Sources
  • Chukwudum, Ambrose (1986), The Ancient City of Azia: A Typical Ibo Community of Old, John West Publications, ISBN 9789781630330
  • Ojih, Mike Unoka (1995), Problems of Nigerian Youths and Their Solutions, Oye Communications

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