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Encyclopedia > Imo State, Nigeria

Imo State in Nigeria came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad. It is located in the southeast region of Nigeria with Owerri as it capital city.


It is a predominantly Igbo speaking state and constitutes the heart of Igbo land. Further states emerged from the old Imo state; Abia and Ebonyi states. The current Governor of Imo state is Dr. Achike Udenwa.


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Imo State - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (213 words)
Imo State in Nigeria came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad.
Imo is a predominantly Igbo speaking state and constitutes the heart of Igboland.
The state is rich in oil and was home to the oldest African King in modern times, HRH Eze Patrick Acholonu, Igwe X of Orlu a region in Imo State.
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