The primary purpose of this website is to provide accurate and authentic information about Onitsha.
Its unique architectural design and its huge size combine to make it an edifice of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. Currently the headquarters of the Diocese on the Niger…
This houses the tomb of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996) usually referred to as “Zik”, who was Governor General of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963…
Background Indigenous to Onitsha, the Ofala Onitsha which usually falls due early to mid-October, is the highpoint of the Onitsha ceremonial cycle. The celebrant of this spectacle which is rooted…
Ime Obi (Palace) with the Palace Grounds, called ilo-eze (Public Grounds of the King), and the public entry into these sacred grounds known as the onu-ilo-eze, the Mouth of the…
This is the largest market in Africa based on geographical size and volume of goods and the busiest as well. Different types of goods are sold at the market and…
One of the major landmarks of Onitsha town, the bridge connects the Southeastern part of the Nigeria to the Southwestern part of the country over the River Niger. It was…
I believe that this two-way effort will enhance the ongoing process of ensuring that Onitsha Ado N’du meets the challenges of the 21st century. It is particularly important that this…