Igbariam, Igbamam Okalakwu Kingdom Region- Anambra East, Anambra State, Nigeria | |
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Coordinates: 6°23′20″N6°56′38″E / 6.38889°N 6.94389°E |
Igbariam is a semi-rural village, situated in Anambra East LGA, Anambra State. It is also referred to as Okalakwu Kingdom. [1]
Igbariam is blessed with abundant fertile land, and is well-known for the Igbariam Farm Settlement built during the reign of M.I. Okpara in Eastern Nigeria. They are seen as the State's breadbasket. [2]
Chuwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus [3]
Community Primary School, Igbariam
Onede Primary School, Igbariam
Farm Settlement Primary School, Igbariam
New Era Primary School, Igbariam
Fraternita Nursery and Primary School, Igbariam
De Sophia Pitch Academy , Igbariam
Amanasaa Primary School, Igbariam
Aguoji Primary School, Igbariam
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