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Imo State
“Eastern Heartland”
South East Zone
Since 1976
27 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Owerri
Governor
Hope Uzodimma
Deputy Governor
Placid Njoku
Date Created
February 3, 1976
Geopolitical Zone
South East
Area
5,530 km²
Estimated Population
~5.5 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Imo State
Imo State is located in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Owerri, the state capital, is known as the 'Entertainment Capital of Nigeria.' The state is home to the Igbo people and has a rich cultural heritage. It borders Rivers State to the south, giving it access to oil resources. Imo is an important agricultural state, producing palm oil, yam, cassava, and vegetables. The Oguta Lake and Mbari Cultural and Art Centre are among its notable attractions.
Local Government Areas (27)
Aboh Mbaise
Ahiazu Mbaise
Ehime Mbano
Ezinihitte
Ideato North
Ideato South
Ihitte/Uboma
Ikeduru
Isiala Mbano
Isu
Mbaitoli
Ngor Okpala
Njaba
Nkwerre
Nwangele
Obowo
Oguta
Ohaji/Egbema
Okigwe
Orlu
Orsu
Oru East
Oru West
Owerri Municipal
Owerri North
Owerri West
Unuimo
Other South East States
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