Living in Awka, Nigeria:
Tips for Moving and Visiting

It’s the capital of Anambra state, but not as popular as Onitsha. But housing here is relatively cheap and working in a government institution is quite common. Also, the city is rapidly developing with infrastructure.

Awka is a commercial city in the southeast region of Nigeria. It sits beautifully on the heart of Anambra; also serving as the capital of the State. The city is always busy during the day with commercial activities cut across several sectors. The city has a large land mass, with a unique environment that any one from any part of the world can easily adapt to, without much stress. As a student, I love this city because, aside commercial venture activities; it as well serves as the host city for two Giant Universities: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

How to effectively use traffic lights and way around the city. and that there are more expensive housing facilities in the main town. He should also know his way around the city market and many other important places in our town. He should also know that my city is known for its prominence in marketing.

The first thing a tourist sees upon entering my city is the poor road network. The roads are so bad that the thought of traveling poses a daunting task. This is one of the many problems faced by people in the city. The next is the level of unemployment among the citizens. This in turn has lead to an alarming increase in the level of armed robbery attacks faced by everyone both the poor and the rich as young men and women who are frustrated by the constant decline in the economic situation turn to lots of nefarious activities to survive.

Awka is a quiet, beautiful, a city to behold. A place where one can be him/herself. She is in South Eastern Nigeria. With beautiful and ancient places to behold, your journey will to Awka will be one to remember till eternity. Come to my city and feel the grips of nature on your hands.

The price of houses for rent or for sale are quite average, one wouldn’t have to spend a lot to acquire a living space. It is a safe place, there are rarely any cases of murder, rape, robbery, and others. The transportation fare however, is quite expensive, and to an extent there is electricity. There is presence of clean water, and the price of groceries and other foodstuff is not so high.

Awka is the capital of Anambra state. It also doubles as the second most important commercial center of my state. Anyone moving to my city must be wary of fraudulent people who parade themselves as government agents. They swindle people for unnecessary taxes and levies.