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Imo State —
Eastern Heartland.
The state was created on
February 3, 1976 by
Gen. Murtala Muhammed.
It is located in the
South-East region of Nigeria, and there are
27 local governments with the state capital being
Owerri.
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All Questions & Answers Who is the current Governor of Imo State? Senator Hope Uzodimma
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Imo State? Lady Chinyere Ekomaru
Who is the current Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly? Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe
Which political party does Governor Uzodimma belong to? All Progressives Congress (APC)
Who represents Imo East Senatorial District? Senator Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi
Who is the current Chief Judge of Imo State? Justice Theresa Eberechukwu Chukwuemeka Chikeka
Who is the Secretary to the State Government in Imo State? Chief Cosmos Iwu
What is the capital of Imo State? Owerri
What is the slogan of Imo State? Eastern Heartland
When was Imo State created? February 3, 1976
Which state was Imo carved out from? East-Central State
Who represents Imo West Senatorial District? Senator Osita Izunaso
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Imo State? 27
Who created Imo State? General Murtala Muhammed
Which geopolitical zone is Imo State located? South-East geopolitical zone
What is the estimated population of Imo State? Over 5.7 million people
What is Douglas Road in Owerri known for? One of the longest urban roads in Nigeria, home to Eke Ukwu Owerri Market
Name the universities in Imo State Imo State University (IMSU) Owerri, Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), and Eastern Palm University
Who was the first military Governor of Imo State? Ndubuisi Kanu (1976-1977)
Who was the first civilian Governor of Imo State? Sam Onunaka Mbakwe (1979-1983)
Who represents Imo North Senatorial District? Senator Patrick Ndubueze
What is Sam Mbakwe remembered for? Infrastructure development - earned Imo the title 'Eastern Heartland' through massive road construction
What year did eastern Imo become Abia State? 1991
What is Owerri estimated population? Over 1 million people (as of 2024)
What monument is Sam Mbakwe honored with? Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri
How many commissioners did Governor Uzodimma swear in during his second term? 24 commissioners
What is the main economic base of Imo State? Agriculture (palm oil, yams, cassava) and oil and gas
Which is the major commercial city in Imo State? Owerri
Which states border Imo State? Abia, Anambra, Delta, and Rivers States
Name three major towns in Imo State Owerri, Orlu, Okigwe, Oguta, and Mbaise
What natural resources are found in Imo State? Crude oil, natural gas, palm oil, zinc, and limestone
What is the main cash crop in Imo State? Palm oil
How many LGAs does Owerri consist of? Three (Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, and Owerri West)
What is the name of the main airport in Imo State? Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
What is the name of the main stadium in Imo State? Dan Anyiam Stadium
What major infrastructure did President Tinubu inaugurate in Imo in 2024? Redesigned Sam Mbakwe International Airport Road
What is the football club based in Owerri? Heartland FC
What is Heartland FC also known as? Ndi Oma (The Good People)
What are the indigenous ethnic groups of Imo State? Igbo people (98% of population)
Which languages are spoken in Imo State? Igbo and English
What is Oguta Lake known for? Largest natural lake in Imo State and tourist attraction
What traditional festival is celebrated in Imo State? New Yam Festival (Iwa Ji)
How many senators represent Imo State in the National Assembly? Three (3)
When was Governor Hope Uzodimma first sworn into office? January 15, 2020
When did Governor Uzodimma begin his second term? January 15, 2024
Which political party does Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi belong to? Labour Party (LP)
What is the main religion in Imo State? Christianity
What percentage of Imo State's population is Igbo? 98%
What major agricultural products are grown in Imo State? Yams, cassava, palm oil, rice, and maize
Who is the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State? Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie
What is the 2025 budget estimate for Imo State? N755.6 billion
How many roads did Governor Uzodimma construct and reconstruct? Over 120 roads
How many universities does Imo State have as of 2024? Three universities
How many youths has the Uzodimma administration trained in digital technology? Over 40,000 youths
How many health centers did Governor Uzodimma rehabilitate? 305 health centers across the state
How many brand new general hospitals did Uzodimma build? Three (at Ohaji, Oguta, and Omuma)
What unique position did Governor Uzodimma assign himself in 2024? Commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Physical Planning
What is the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) name? Chief Patrick Ekeji
What is the Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) name? Barr. Sydney Emeka Agbor
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State Capital The state capital is
Owerri.
State Slogan The official state slogan is
Eastern Heartland.
Creation Date The state was created on
February 3, 1976.
State Creator The state was created by
Gen. Murtala Muhammed.
Population The population is
4,927,563.
Land Area It has a land area of
5,530 square kilometres.
Number of Local Governments There are
27 local governments here.
Geopolitical Zone This state is situated in
South-East geopolitical zone.
Current Governor The current governor of Imo state is Hope Uzodimma.
Current Senators Below is the list of senators representing the people of Imo State in the Nigerian Senate:
House of Reps. Members Below is the list of Honourables representing the people of Imo State in the Nigerian House
of Representatives:
Local Government Areas in Imo (27) # LGA Headquarters 1 Aboh Mbaise Aboh Mbaise 2 Ahiazu Mbaise Ahiazu Mbaise 3 Ehime Mbano Ehime Mbano 4 Ezinihitte Mbaise Itu 5 Ideato North Urualla 6 Ideato South Dikenafai 7 Ihitte/Uboma Isinweke 8 Ikeduru Iho 9 Isiala Mbano Umuelemai 10 Isu Umundugba 11 Mbaitoli Nwaorieubi 12 Ngor-Okpala Umuneke 13 Njaba Nnenasa 14 Nkwerre Nkwerre 15 Nwangele Lar 16 Obowo Otoko 17 Oguta Oguta 18 Ohaji/Egbema Ohaji 19 Okigwe Okigwe 20 Onuimo Okwe 21 Orlu Orlu 22 Orsu Awo-Omamma 23 Oru East Omuma 24 Oru West Mgbidi 25 Owerri Municipal Owerri 26 Owerri North Orie Uratta 27 Owerri West Umuguma