Abia State, Administrative division in southeastern Nigeria
Abia State comprises 17 local government areas and extends from Niger Delta swamp forests in the south to Cross-Niger transition forests in other regions.
The region originated from four major areas - Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo - and gained state status in 1991 under General Ibrahim Babangida's administration.
The National War Museum in Umuahia showcases military artifacts, while the Ekpe Festival and Ohafia War Dance represent traditional Igbo ceremonial expressions.
The state maintains connections through roads to Port Harcourt, Owerri, Umuahia, Ikot Ekpene, and Ikot-Abasi, supporting commercial activities across the region.
The Ariaria International Market in Aba functions as one of Nigeria's primary trading centers, specializing in textiles, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and locally manufactured goods.
Location: Nigeria
Inception: August 27, 1991
Capital city: Umuahia
Shares border with: Enugu State, Ebonyi State, Cross River State, Akwa Ibom State, Rivers State, Imo State
Website: https://abiastate.gov.ng
GPS coordinates: 5.41667,7.50000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
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