Imo

Welcome to Current affairs page for 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.

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?

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: