Ekwueme Square Explained

Alex Ekwueme Square
Image Place:	Ekwueme Square.jpeg
Location:	Awka, Anambra State Nigeria
Owner:	Anambra State Government
Place Type:	Public square

Alex Ekwueme Square,^[1] ^[2] 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.^[3] Since its completion, it has also hosted a number of political rallies, religious programmes, musical concerts, award ceremonies and sports events.^[4]

The 12th Biennial Nigeria Police Games, Anambra 2020 was held at Ekwueme Square.^[5] ^[6]

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

6.235°N 7.0803°W

Notes and References

Web site: 2021-08-27 . Multimillion naira ‘Anambra swimming pool’ taken over by reptiles . 2022-03-08 . Daily Trust . en.
Web site: 2021-08-03 . Erosion threatens Ekwueme square, other public infrastructure in Awka . 2022-03-08 . Vanguard News . en-US.
Web site: 2018-03-17 . Gov. Obiano, sworn-in for second term in office, pledges more remarkable achievements . 2022-03-08 . Vanguard News . en-US.
Web site: 2020-03-02 . Stakeholders, talent scouts, fans throng Awka as 2020 Police Games begin . 2022-03-08 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
Web site: 2020-03-09 . Memorable Police Games in Anambra . 2022-03-08 . The Sun Nigeria . en-US.
Web site: Ekwueme Square Awka Wears New Look As 12th Biennial Nigeria Police Games Kick Off Today . 2022-03-08 . Heartbeat Of The East . en-US.