Location of Umuahia in Nigeria

Umuahia is the capital city of Abia State in south eastern Nigeria; population 147,167 [1]. Slogan: Spring of Synergy Image File history File links Locator_Map_Umuahia-Nigeria. ... Image File history File links Locator_Map_Umuahia-Nigeria. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

One of its prominent son's is Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, the former premier of Eastern Region of Nigeria. Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi the first Nigerian GOC and military Head of state is from the town. Mr. Lambert Ndukwe who was one of the richest men in Nigeria in the 50's is from a remote area of Abia state. Michael Okpara Michael Iheonukara Okpara was a political leader and Premier of Eastern Nigeria during the First Republic from (1959–1966). ... The Eastern Region was one of Nigerias federal divisions, dating back originally from the division of the colony Southern Nigeria. ... Major General or Major-General is a military rank used in many countries. ... JTU Aguiyi-Ironsi Johnson Thomas Umananke Aguiyi-Ironsi (1924 - 1966) was a Nigerian Igbo political figure. ... Queen Elizabeth II, is the Head of State of 16 countries including: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand and the Bahamas, as well as crown colonies and overseas territories of the United Kingdom. ...

History

Umuahia became the first industrial city in Igboland during the First Republic. The Igbo sometimes (especially formerly) referred to as Ibo are one of the largest single ethnicities in Africa. ...

It was declared the second capital of the short-lived nation of the Republic of Biafra on 28 September 1967 after the first capital Enugu was captured by Nigerian troops; after it was captured in turn on 22 April 1969, the last Biafran capital became Owerri. Categories: Africa geography stubs | Former countries ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Location of Enugu in Nigeria Enugu is the capital city of Enugu State, Nigeria. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Owerri is a city in southeastern Nigeria. ...

The National War Museum is located in Umuahia. For more information about Umuahia and it's people, visit Umuahia Online - www.umuahia.org

One of the major Local Government Areas is IKWUANO L.G.A. This is where Usuwa Nkemakolam Francis originates from.

Sources

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• WorldStatesmen- Nigeria

Coordinates: 5°32′N, 7°29′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...