Ekwueme Square

Alex Ekwueme Square, widely known as Ekwueme Square, is the main square in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, Nigeria. It is located beside Anambra State House of Assembly's Complex and adjacent Federal High Court, Awka. It is named after Nigeria's first civilian Vice President, Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme. It has access roads leading to Anambra State Secretariat.

History

Ekwueme Square is used as the main venue for the Independence Day parade and the Swearing-in Ceremony of the Executive Governor of Anambra state. Since its completion, it has also hosted a number of political rallies, religious programmes, musical concerts, award ceremonies and sports events.

The 12th Biennial Nigeria Police Games, Anambra 2020 was held at Ekwueme Square.

Landmarks and facilities

Ekwueme Square is located near major government buildings and landmarks within Awka

• ASUBEB Complex
• Federal Secretariat
• Anambra State Secretariat
• Anambra State Assembly
• Federal High Court

References

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2. End SARS
3. Anambra State
4. FESTAC 77
5. Ikwo (local government)
6. University of Lagos
7. King's College, Lagos
8. Olusegun Obasanjo
9. Death and state funeral of Leonid Brezhnev
10. Igbo people
11. University of Strathclyde
12. Lagos State University
13. List of Igbo people
14. Ambrose Alli University
15. Government College Umuahia
16. Caleb University
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19. Music of Nigeria
20. Higher Institutions Football League