Overview
Located in South-East Nigeria, Anambra State is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. It has one of the highest population densities in Africa. The state comprises numerous thickly populated villages, a number of small towns and a few major towns; some areas are so thickly populated that the estimated density is 1500-2000 persons living within every square kilometre. Most of the population is rural, although over the last two decades the rural-urban migration has stretched the meagre urban services to a breaking point.
This pattern of human migration has posed serious problems for the state's resources, fragile infrastructure, environmental sanitation, erosion control and social services. This pressure is especially evident in its huge commercial city of Onitsha. Consequently, portable water, electricity and decent housing for the residents of Onitsha have become a luxury. The onerous task before the new government of Mr. Peter Obi is to reverse the decadence of the past and turn things around for the teeming population of Onitsha in particular and and the entire state generally. Most of the population of Anambra State are members of the enterprising Igbo ethnic group who are renowned for their resoucefulness and spirit of entrepreneurship.
The Anambra Igbo are ubiquitous and can be found in all nooks and cranies of Nigeria, as well as in virtually every region of the world. Wherever they find themselves, the entrepreuneurial skills of the Igbo stand them out in all their fields of endeavour. Indeed, Anambra State is a very exciting place to visit by anyone who wants to experience the vibrance of authentic Africa.
INTRODUCTION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ANAMBRA STATE STUDENTS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA (AASSNID) OAU CHAPTER
The Association of Anambra State Studets In Nigeria and Diaspora ( AASSNID ), Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State Wishes to introduce our purpose-driven and visionary association, AASSNID is a student's association with a difference. We are geared towards developing and motivating the student members. It is also a purpose-driven association set to achieving specific goals, part of which is ensuring the adequate enlightening of her members towards becoming relevant in the society. AASSNID is also geared towards developing and motivating the student members through the organization of various innovative and educative annual programme such as the university public lecture, cultural festivals, charity trip, and several other activities.
The Association aims at bringing the gab created by the geographical distance between the home state and their host community, it also promotes rich Cultural heritage of diverse Nigeria Cultures through her significant role in organizing an annual festival of Cultural display. In year 2007 , as this association is known then as NAASS ( National Association of Anambra State Students.) played host to personality such as Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar GCFR ( former head of state ), Rt. Hon (Dr) Ken Nnamani GCON ( former Senate president) Chief Emeka Anyaoku GCVO, CFR ( former Commonwealth Sec. Gen.) HRM Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the Ooni of ife , Chief Joop Berkhut, among other eminent Nigeria from all works of life, during ever Emeka Anyaoku distinguished Leadership Lecture and Awards series. This and many of our motivational activities on campus led the university authorities to award NAASS now currently AASSNID the University Best Association/Club of the year 2007. The in evitable nexus between us is in our common drivers-to build a better society. In recent time AASSNID had really had series of programs for their members for enlightenment and empowerment.