The state is made up of two lakes ABADABA Lake in Elugwu Nkwumeato , Ihitte/Uboma L G A and Oguta Lake in Oguta LGA
| Imo State State nickname: Eastern Heartland |
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| Governor (List) |
Ikedi Godson Ohakim ([changed to peoples democratic party on 25th july 2009) | |
| Date Created | February 3, 1976 | |
| Capital | Owerri | |
| Area | 5,530 km² Ranked 34th |
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| Population 1991 Census 2005 est. |
Ranked 9th 5,485,499 4,000,000[1] |
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| GDP (PPP) -Total -Per Capita |
2007 (estimate) $14.21 billion[2] $3,527[2] |
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| ISO 3166-2 | NG-IM | |
Imo State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies to the south of this West African country, with Owerri as it capital and largest city.
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History
Imo State came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad, having been previously part of East-Central State. The state is named after the Imo River.[3] Part of it was split off in 1991 as Abia State, and another part became Ebonyi State. The main cities in Imo State are Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe.The Orashi River has its source in this state . The local language is Igbo and Christianity is the predominant religion,
Geography and natural resources
Besides Owerri, Imo State's major towns are Isu, Okigwe, Oguta, Orlu, Mbaise, Emekuku (Emekē Ukwu), Mbieri, Orodo, Orsu, Amaigbo, Mbano. The state is rich in crude oil, natural gas and fertile, arable agricultural land.
Official Language
English, Igbo
Local Government Areas
Imo State is made up of twenty-seven Local Government Areas:
Demographics
Imo is a predominantly Igbo speaking state, with Igbo people constituting a majority of 98%
References
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- ^ a b "C-GIDD (Canback Global Income Distribution Database)". Canback Dangel. http://www.cgidd.com. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
- ^ "Physical Setting: Imo State". OnlineNigeria.com. Devace Nigeria. http://www.onlinenigeria.com/links/imoadv.asp?blurb=268. Retrieved 2007-08-13.
External links
- Imo State Official Web Site
- http://www.globalhealthpersepectives.com {Global Health website}
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