See what Onitsha looked like before the Biafra war

The city of Onitsha which is also pronounced as Onicha, is a located on the eastern bank of the Niger River, in Anambra state.

This metropolitan city has a great history that endears it not only to the Igbo people, but to Nigeria as a whole.



It is known for its river port, and as an economic hub for commerce, industry, and education. Below are photos that tell much about the trade and economic stability which Onitsha had attained, even before the Nigerian civil war.

Source: Naij