Abia State
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Quick Facts:
- Population: 2,845,380 (2006 census figures) - 28th of 37
- Percentage of Nigeria’s total population: 2.0%
- Population density: 578 people per square kilometre - 4th of 37
- Landmass: 4902.3 square kilometres - 35th of 37
- State capital: Umuahia
- Local Government Areas: 17
- Current Governor: Okezie Ikpeazu
Local Government Areas:
- Aba North
- Aba South
- Arochukwu
- Bende
- Ikwuano
- Isiala Ngwa North
- Isiala Ngwa South
- Isuikwuato
- Obi Ngwa
- Ohafia
- Osisioma Ngwa
- Ugwunagbo
- Ukwa East
- Ukwa West
- Umuahia North
- Umuahia South
- Umunneochi
Governors and Administrators:
● Frank Ajobena (Administrator – Military): August 1991 – January 1992
● Ogbonnaya Onu (Governor – Civilian (National Republican Convention)): January 1992 – November 1993
● Chinyere Ike Nwosu (Administrator – Military): December 1993 – September 1994
● Temi Ejoor (Administrator – Military): September 1994 – August 1996
● Moses Fasanya (Administrator – Military): August 1996 – August 1998
● Anthony Obi (Administrator – Military): August 1998 – May 1999
● Orji Uzor Kalu (Governor – Civilian (People’s Democratic Party/Progressive People’s Alliance)): May 1999 – May 2007
● Theodore A. Orji (Governor – Civilian (Progressive Peoples Alliance)): May 2007 – May 2015
- Dr Victor Ikpeazu ( Governor - Civilian ( People's Democratic Party)): May 2015- Present.