Abia

Welcome to Current affairs page for Abia State — God's Own State.

The state was created on August 27, 1991 by General Ibrahim Babangida. It is located in the South-East region of Nigeria, and there are 17 local governments with the state capital being Umuahia.

All Questions & Answers

Who is the current Governor of Abia State?

Dr. Alex Chioma Otti

What is the capital of Abia State?

Umuahia

Who is the current Deputy Governor of Abia State?

Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu

What is Abia State's slogan?

God's Own State

Who is the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly?

Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa

When was Abia State created?

August 27, 1991

Who is the Chief Judge of Abia State?

Justice Lilian Abai

How many Local Government Areas does Abia State have?

Who created Abia State?

General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida

Who represents Abia North Senatorial District?

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Which state was Abia carved from?

Imo State

Which geopolitical zone is Abia State in?

South-East

What are the indigenous ethnic groups of Abia State?

Igbo people

Who was the first military Governor of Abia State?

Colonel Frank Ajobena

Who represents Abia Central Senatorial District?

Senator Augustine Akobundu

What does ABIA stand for?

Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo

What is the estimated population of Abia State?

Over 3.7 million people

What is Aba city famous for?

Made in Aba manufacturing, especially textiles, footwear, and leather products

Which states border Abia State?

Enugu, Imo, Ebonyi, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom

Who was the first civilian Governor of Abia State?

Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu

Who represents Abia South Senatorial District?

Senator Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe

What is Ariaria International Market known for?

One of the largest markets in West Africa, often called the China of Africa

Name three major towns in Abia State

Umuahia, Aba, Arochukwu, Ohafia, and Bende

What is the main economic base of Abia State?

Manufacturing, crude oil, natural gas, and agriculture

Which major rivers flow through Abia State?

Imo River and Aba River

What is the name of Abia State's football club?

Enyimba Football Club

What does Enyimba mean?

People's Elephant

How many CAF Champions League titles has Enyimba FC won?

Two (2)

What is the name of the main stadium in Abia State?

Enyimba International Stadium

Which languages are spoken in Abia State?

Igbo, English, and Ibibio

Which famous university is located in Abia State?

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

What is Aba city often called because of its manufacturing prowess?

Made in Aba or China of Africa

Which political party does Governor Alex Otti belong to?

Labour Party (LP)

When was Governor Alex Otti sworn into office?

May 29, 2023

Which former Nigerian Governor became Minister and passed away in 2024?

Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu

What is the capacity of Enyimba International Stadium?

16,000 seaters

What are the key agricultural products of Abia State?

Oil palm, yams, cassava, rice, and plantains

Which historical event occurred in Aba in 1929?

Aba Women's Riot against British colonial taxation

What percentage of Abia's population are Igbo?

95%

Which industry dominates Aba's economy?

Textile manufacturing, footwear, leather works, and plastics

How many Nigeria Premier League titles has Enyimba FC won?

Nine (9)

Which former Chief of Army Staff is from Abia State?

General Azubuike Ihejirika

What is the second largest city in Abia State?

Aba

Which Olympic medalist in Taekwondo is from Abia State?

Chika Chukwumerije

What is the Abia State Polytechnic now called?

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic

Which historical confederacy existed in Abia before colonization?

Aro Confederacy

What is the commercial capital of Abia State?

Aba

Which brewing company has operations in Abia State?

Nigerian Breweries, Aba and Golden Guinea Breweries, Umuahia

What rank does Abia State hold in Nigeria by Human Development Index?

8th position

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State Capital

The state capital is Umuahia.

State Slogan

The official state slogan is God's Own State.

Creation Date

The state was created on August 27, 1991.

State Creator

The state was created by General Ibrahim Babangida.

Population

The population is 4,112,230.

Land Area

It has a land area of 6,320 square kilometres.

Number of Local Governments

There are 17 local governments here.

Geopolitical Zone

This state is situated in South-East geopolitical zone.

Current Governor

The current governor of Abia state is Alex Otti.

Current Senators

Below is the list of senators representing the people of Abia State in the Nigerian Senate:

House of Reps. Members

Below is the list of Honourables representing the people of Abia State in the Nigerian House of Representatives: