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Abia State

Category: Nigerian States

Population: 2.5 million

Capital: Umuahia

Major Town(s): Aba

Language(s): Igbo

Governor: Chief Theodore Ahamefula Orji

Industry and Commerce: Agriculture and Trading

Nearest Airport(s): Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State

Major Institutions of Higher Learning: Michael Okpara University

of Agriculture in Umudike and Abia State University in Uturu

Official Website: http://www.abiastate-ng.com

Description:

Abia State in Nigeria is situated in the South East area of Nigeria and is inhabited by the Igbo tribe. The local language spoken in Abia State is Igbo and the official language is English. The people of Abia State are predominantly Christians.

Abia State has 17 local government areas, listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Aba North
2. Aba South
3. Arochukwu
4. Bende
5. Isiala Ngwa North
6. Isiala Ngwa South
7. lkwuano
8. lsuikwuato
9. Obingwa
10. Ohafia
11. Osisioma
12. Ugwunagbo
13. Ukwa East
14. Ukwa West
15. Umuahia North
16. Umuahia South
17. Umunneochi

In addition to the capital Umuahia, Abia State is also home to Aba, a major commercial city which has the highest population in Abia State. Aba is also well known for the Ariara market, which is reputed to be one of the largest markets in West Africa.

The people of Abia State are reputed to be entrepreneurial, industrious and market trading oriented. This is attested to by the fact that Abia State has numerous factories.

The main industry in Abia State is farming and agricultural produce includes oil palm, Cashew, rubber, cocoa, coconut and cassava.

Tourist attractions in Abia State include:

• Azumiri Blue River, Ukwa East
• Long Juju (Ibina Ukpabi), Arochukwu
• Museum of Colonial History, Aba
• National War Museum, Umuahia
• Ngodo and Uhuchukwu caves, Umunneochi
• Obu Nkwa, Asaga Ohafia
• Ojukwu Bunker, Umuahia