Abia State

Abia State, Nigeria, is a state in southeastern Nigeria created in 1991 from part of Imo State. The citizens are predominantly Igbo of southeastern Nigeria. The capital is Umuahia although the major commercial city is Aba, formerly a British colonial government outpost. Abia is sometimes referred to as "the Japan of Africa" due to its numerous factories.

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Abia has 100% arable land with adequate seasonal rainfall that produce yam, maize, potatoes, rice, cashew, plantain and cassava. Abia also has huge crude oil deposit. Abia has a Federal University of Agriculture at Umudike and probably the finest state owned University in Nigeria-Abia state University,Uturu. Two tertiary hospitals -The Federal Medical center in Umuahia and the Abia state University Teaching Hospital in Aba - serve as referral hospitals in the state. The Abia state polytechnic is also in the city of Aba.

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Abia is one of the most peaceful states of Nigeria and has been a haven for foreign investors. The state`s population have grown rapidly since its creation.

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Nigeria: The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a country in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa. It borders Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, Niger in the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the south. Major cities include the capital Abuja, the former capital Lagos, Ibadan, Osog...

Imo State: Imo is a state in Nigeria. It is located in the southeast region of Nigeria with Owerri as it capital and largest city. Other major towns are Okigwe, Oguta, Orlu, Mbaise, Mgbidi. The state is rich in oil....

Umuahia: Umuahia is the capital city of Abia State, Nigeria. Umuahia became the first industrial city in the Igboland during the First Republic and one of the prominent son is Dr Michael Iheonukara Okpara, the former premier of Eastern Region of Nigeria.Major Gen.JTU Aguiyi Ironsi the first Nigerian...

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