Unveiled: See the new Anambra State Coat of Arms, Symbols and their Meanings

The Anambra State's new Coat of Arm and symbol bring together the spirit and essence of the great state.

The new coat of arm and symbol of Anambra state is made up of the following elements:

Ugo di ebube....

Ugo di ebube stands for Royalty, Pride and Excellence in Igbo cosmology. No other bird typifies the Anambra person better than the Royal Eagle.

Nkwu...

Nkwu in Igbo cosmology denotes plenty. The pair here represents the wealth of talents that abound in both the male and female citizens of Anambra.

The Niger Bridge ...

This engineering artistry is iconic. The Niger bridge symbolizes the gateway into the heart of the Igbo nation.

Igwebuike.. the 21 active currents
...Symbolises our 21 local government areas. This represents the continuous developmental energy of our people

Okike...

Okike symbolizes dignity, honour, nobility. It is positioned at the base because the foundation of our aspirations is based on the time honoured igbo tradition of truth, honesty and hardwork.

Tapestry...

....the tapestry on each of the tusks symbolizes the industry, dexterity and creative essence that lead to the height of our achievements.

The Penny...
The round coin under the roped pot is the penny of the old days. The penny sign stands for Aku na Uba. We are proud traders and craft men who travel around the world doing business.

The Circle...

....The circle at the centre of the penny shows our continuing readiness to put at the centre of all our action, God Almighty who is depicted here by a circle – having neither beginning nor an ending.

The Roped Pot...
The Roped Pot symbolizes the art of metal works among our people. It also represents the history and success of this ancient art.

Ugu leaves and blooming petals of sunflower...
..Symbolise our prosperity in agriculture and a hearty and cheerful people.