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Abia State
“God's Own State”
South East Zone
Since 1991
17 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Umuahia
Governor
Alex Otti
Deputy Governor
Ikechukwu Emetu
Date Created
August 27, 1991
Geopolitical Zone
South East
Area
6,320 km²
Estimated Population
~3.7 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Abia State
Abia State lies in the South East geopolitical zone and is known for commerce, crafts, and agriculture. Aba is a major industrial and trading centre, famous for textiles, footwear, and markets. The state is predominantly Igbo and shares cultural ties with neighbouring Imo and Akwa Ibom.
Local Government Areas (17)
Aba North
Aba South
Arochukwu
Bende
Ikwuano
Isiala Ngwa North
Isiala Ngwa South
Isuikwuato
Obi Ngwa
Ohafia
Osisioma
Ugwunagbo
Ukwa East
Ukwa West
Umuahia North
Umuahia South
Umu Nneochi
Other South East States
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