There is no doubt that Onitsha is not only the commercial nerve centre of Anambra State, but the commercial nerve centre of the entire nation. The Niger River Bank town is commercially linked to all the major cities and villages of this great country. Aside the fact that this commercial plays a very significant commercial role in the country, it has also produced notable men and women that have contributed immensely to the economic social, and commercial growth of the country.
City People’s Deputy Editor, SUNNY OJEIDUMA brings to you 50 prominent families of Onitsha, whose members have helped in no small way to the economic and political growth of not only Anambra State, but the entire nation as a whole.
THE EBGUNIWES
This is indeed a very prominent Onitsha family. The family has topshots in customs and insurance sectors.
THE NKIRUKAS
The Nkiruka family is another wealthy Onitsha family. Most popular of the members of this family is a billionaire big boy, Tony Nkiruka, who resides in Lagos and owns big business firms in Anambra and Lagos States.
THE KWENTOHS
The Kwentoh family rings bell in Anambra State, especially in Onitsha, the most popular member is Chief Mike Kwentoh.
THE OKAGBUES
They are one of the big families from Anambra State. Among the members of this great family is the late Obi of Onitsha, whose reign witnessed many significant changes in the commercial town.
THE OFODUMS
This family xxx the popular owner of Jadore Shopping Mall, Lagos and Onitsha. Joseph Ofodum is one of the richest men in Anambra State.
THE ACHEBES
This is the royal family of Onitsha. Professor Achebe the Obi of Onitsha is the head of this family.
THE ADIBUS
This is a very great Onitsha family that rings. Members of this family are big time businessman.
THE ADIMORAS
This is another great Onitsha family that is endowed with business moguls that are making waves in Nigeria.
THE AFAMEFUNAS
This is a great Onitsha family that is highly endowed with business moguls and billionaires.
THE AGBAIS
This is yet another prominent Onitsha family of business moguls. The owner of the popular Electricity Store in Onitsha, Agbai Bros Elect Store, is a member of this family.
THE AGUS
This is a prominent Onitsha family that has its members great religion men Rev. C.C. Agu is one of the members of this family.
THE ANACHUNAS
This is another great family of business moguls. One of the members of this family owns the popular MS and Sons Trading Company, Onitsha.
THE ANAYOS
This family is endowed with business moguls. Anayo Chukwu Transport Company belongs to this family.
THE ANEKES
This is a prominent Onitsha family of Legal Luminaries. Honourable Justice Aneke is a member of this family.
THE ANYIAMS
This is a great family of Medical Practitioner, Dr. D.C. Anyiam and Dr. E.C. Anyiam are some prominent members of this family.
THE ARINZES
This is a prominent Onitsha family that has some notable medical practitioners as members. The popular Arinze Chukwu Hospital and Maternity belongs to this family.
THE ASIKAS
This is a prominent Onitsha family of technocrats and politicians. Late Dr. Ukpabi Asika, a sole administration in the defunct Anambra State is a member of this family.
THE CHIBES
This is a prominent Onitsha family of business moguls. Chibros Trading Company Ltd. Onitsha belongs to this family.
THE CHIEKE
This is another prominent Onitsha family of medical practitioners. Chieke Memorial Hospital belongs to this family.
THE CHIMIEZES
This is a great family of business moguls. The giant motor transport company, Chiemieze Motors belongs to this great family.
THE DIKES
This is a great Onitsha family of academicians. Late Professor Kenneth Dike is a member of this family.
THE EGWUAHIS
This is another very prominent Onitsha family which has as its members well grounded business moguls.
THE EZUES
This prominent Onitsha family is endowed with business moguls. Chilson and Sons Ltd belongs to this great family.
THE IKECHUKWUS
This is a great Onitsha family of production industrialists. Bros. Moko Products belongs to this family.
THE KALUS
This is a family of business moguls. Mr. G.O. Kalu, the owner of Delta Services is a member of this family.
THE MBANEFOS
This is a prominent family of technocrats, politicians and business moguls. Late Sir Louis Nmanefo a renowned Nigerian National Leader was the head of this family.
THE MODEBES
This family rings bell not only in Anambra State but in the entire South East. Professor Modebe, a business mogul is the head of the family several streets and avenues are named after this family.
THE AZIKIWES
This is another Onitsha family that rings bell not only in Anambra, but in the entire. Late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe former President of Nigeria was the head of this family.
THE NDULUES
This is a prominent Onitsha family whose members are business moguls who have viable businesses scattered across the country.
THE NEBOLISAS
This is another prominent Onitsha family that rings bell across Anambra State. Some members of this family have businesses outside Anambra State.
THE UDEMBAS
This family also rings bell in Onitsha and the entire Anambra State. Chief V.A. Udemba is the head of this great family.
THE OLISEMEKAS
This is a prominent Onitsha family that has its members notable academicians. One of such is Professor G. Olisemekas.
THE UDOJIS
This is a prominent Onitsha family of Anambra State. The family is endowed with technocrats, among whom is Chief Udoji a top Federal Civil Servants.
THE UKPABIS
This is another prominent Onitsha family of Anambra State. The head of this family is Chief J.A. Ukpabi, a business mogul.
THE UZOMAS
This is a prominent Onitsha family of Anambra State that is endowed with business moguls. The Onitsha popular company Ralp Uzoma and Bross Electronics belongs to this company.
THE VENNS
This is a prominent Onitsha family of Anambra State. Mr. V.C. Venns a business mogul is the head of this family.
THE TABANSIS
This family is another household name not only in Onitsha but the entire Anambra State. Tabansi Motors, a transportation giant belongs to this family.
THE OPUTAS
This is a prominent family that has produced notable legal luminaries, Chief O. Oputa, is one of the members of this family.
THE ONYIAS
This is another prominent Onitsha family of legal luminaries. Honourable Justice P.C. Onyia is one of the members of this family.
THE ONYEAMAS
This is a prominent Onitsha family of legal luminaries. Honourable Justice B.M. Onyeama is one of the members of this family.
THE ONWUCHIWES
This is indeed another prominent Onitsha family of Military men, Major E. Onwudiwe (rtd) is a member of this family.
THE ONOHS
This is another Onitsha family that rings a bell. Princess (Mrs.) L.N. Onoh a business mogul is a member of this family.
THE OKIEFUNAS
This is a prominent family of Onitsha in Anambra State that has business moguls. Okiefuna Motors, a transportation giant belongs to this family.
THE OKWESAS
This is another prominent Onitsha family that also rings a bell in Onitsha and Anambra. Most members of this family are business moguls.
THE NWOSUS
This is a prominent Onitsha family of Anambra. Most of the Nwosus are traders that have big time story in Lagos and Onitshas.
THE EMERAHS
This is another Onitsha family that rings a bell in Anambra State, Mr. P. N. Emerah, a transportation giant is a member of this family.
THE OKOSIEMES
This is a prominent Onitsha family of Anambra State. This family is highly gifted with both female and male footballers that have represented the nation at different levels.
THE IGBOKWES
This is a prominent family of Onitsha of Anambra State. The family is endowed with technocrats and politicians.
THE OSADEBES
This is another great family of Anambra State. Chief C.O. Osadebe is the head of this great family.
THE OZIGBOS
This is a prominent Onitsha family of religious leaders. Rev. F.D. Ozigbo is one of the members of this family.
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