Abia
God's Own State
QUICK FACTS
*Population: 2,845,380 (2006 census) 3,727,347 (2016 forecast) - 28th of 37
*Percentage of Nigeria’s total population: 1.93%
*Population density: 590 - 4th of 37
*Landmass: 6319.6 sq km (2440 sq mi) - 35th of 37
*Internally Generated Revenue: N14,376,871,322.30 (2020)
**State capital: Umuahia
**Local Government Areas: 17
**Current Governor: Okezie Ikpeazu (People’s Democratic Party)
*National Bureau of Statistics
**Abia State Government
INTRODUCTION
Abia State is one of the five states that make up Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone. It borders Cross River State to the South-East, Akwa Ibom State to the South-West, Enugu and Ebonyi States to the North, Anambra State to the North-West, Imo State to the West and Rivers State to the South.
LAND MASS, LOCATION, AND POPULATION
Abia State covers an area of 6319.6 square kilometres. It lies at latitude 5°25’ North and longitude 7°30’ East. It has a population of 2,845,380 (2006 census) 3,727,347 (2016 forecast) and a population density of 590. The state accounts for 1.93% of Nigeria’s total population.
HISTORY AND PEOPLE