83-564: Arochukwu Local Government Area , sometimes referred to as Arochuku or Aro Oke-Igbo , is the third largest local government area in Abia State (after Aba and Umuahia ) in southeastern Nigeria and homeland of the Igbo subgroup, Aro people . It is composed of five clans namely Abam , Aro, Ihechiowa, Ututu and Isu. Arochukwu is a principal historic town in Igbo land. It was also one of
166-665: A 9,000 capacity multipurpose International Conference Centre in Umuahia. This edifice of international standard was built by Governor T.A Orji , to enhance tourism as well as boost the state economy, through hosting of major International and Local events. Representing 27% of the GDP, agriculture – which employs 70% of the state workforce – is the second economic sector of Abia. With its adequate seasonal rainfall, Abia has much arable land that produces yams , maize , potatoes , rice , cashews , plantains , taro , and cassava . Oil palm
249-550: A large expanse of fertile land, which makes it a food basket of Abia State. With Palm plantations, Rubber Plantations, Rice paddies, Cassava farms, Cocoa plantations, and others, covering much of the landscape. It is a place with so much peace and hospitality to its indigenes and visitors alike. Its sons and daughters, doing exploits across the globe. Ihechiowa is an autonomous Igbo speaking community in Arochukwu Local Government Area, Abia State . It
332-462: A modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government Areas. Abia State
415-410: A modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government Areas. Abia State
498-601: A peace treaty. The Eze Agwu/Nnachi faction decided to help Akakpokpo attempt to overthrow his brother king Akpan Okon. Nnachi invited the Akpa people from the east of the Cross River . The Akpa forces led by Osim and Akuma Nnubi , helped the rebellious group capture the rest of the area. This formed the alliance of 19 new and old states in the area known as the Arochukwu kingdom around 1650–1700. The first king (or Eze Aro) of
581-570: A regional military power bloc that the whole of Igbo land dreaded. Sometimes, these power bloc of warrior clans were utilised and exploited by the Aro people for their own Aro territorial expeditions across Southern Nigeria. It is speculated that without the Abam warriors and other neighbouring Warrior clans like the Abam, that there would have not been an Aro confederecy. Abam people were not just warriors, but were also hardworking farmers and traders. Abam has
664-519: A regional military power bloc that the whole of Igbo land dreaded. Sometimes, these power bloc of warrior clans were utilised and exploited by the Aro people for their own Aro territorial expeditions across Southern Nigeria. It is speculated that without the Ututu warriors and other neighbouring Warrior clans like the Ututu, that there would have not been an Aro confederecy. Ututu people were not just warriors, but were also hardworking farmers and traders. It
747-420: A scorching and oppressive dry season. The temperature rarely drops below 61 °F (16 °C) or rises over 91 °F (33 °C) throughout the entire year, fluctuating between 68 and 88 °F (20 and 31 °C). The beach/pool score indicates that the best time of year to visit Aba for hot-weather activities is from late November to early February. In Aba, the rainy season is warm and cloudy ,
830-548: A unified Arochukwu was Akuma but after his death, Nnachi son's Oke Nnachi took over and his descendants have the throne to this day. By the mid-18th century, Arochukwu people founded many other communities both within and outside Igboland . These migrations, influence of their god Ibini Ukpabi through priests, and their military power backed up by alliances with several related neighboring Igbo and eastern Cross River militarized states (particularly Ohafia , Abam , Abiriba , Ihechiowa , Afikpo , Ekoi , etc.) quickly established
913-521: Is Aba . Abia is the 32nd largest state by area and the 27th most populous with an estimated population of over 3,727,347 as of 2016. Geographically, the state is divided between the Niger Delta swamp forests in the far south and the drier Cross–Niger transition forests with some savanna in the rest of the State. Other important geographical features are the Imo and Aba Rivers which flow along
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#1732765534305996-427: Is overcast or mostly cloudy. On July 29, there is a 78% chance of cloudy or mainly cloudy weather . On July 29, there are 22% more clear, mostly clear, or partly overcast circumstances than any other day of the summer. For comparison, the likelihood of gloomy or largely cloudy weather on May 13, the cloudiest day of the year, is 87%, while the likelihood of clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy skies on December 27,
1079-534: Is Igbo mixed with Ibibio and Akpa . The main language in Arochukwu is Igbo while Ibibio is also spoken. The population of Arochukwu town is 10,776. The local government area had a population of 193,820 in 2011, up from 97,800 in 1991. Daily highs hover around 83 °F, rarely dropping below 79 °F or rising over 87 °F. The day of July 23 had the lowest daily average high temperature at 82 °F. Daily lows hover around 73 °F, rarely dropping below 70 °F or rising beyond 76 °F. On August 6,
1162-554: Is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria . The state is bordered to the northwest by Anambra State and to the northeast by the states of Enugu and Ebonyi , Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to the southeast, and Rivers State to the south. Abia is the only Southeastern state that has boundaries with the other four Southeastern states in Nigeria. It takes its name from
1245-508: Is a list of Languages of Abia State organised by the LGA: The State Government is led by a democratically elected Governor who works closely with members of the state's House of Assembly . The capital city of the state is Umuahia . and there are 17 local government areas in the state. At statehood in 1991, Abia was ruled by Ibrahim Babangida -appointed Military Administrator Frank Ajobena before Ogbonnaya Onu
1328-429: Is a list of Languages of Abia State organised by the LGA: The State Government is led by a democratically elected Governor who works closely with members of the state's House of Assembly . The capital city of the state is Umuahia . and there are 17 local government areas in the state. At statehood in 1991, Abia was ruled by Ibrahim Babangida -appointed Military Administrator Frank Ajobena before Ogbonnaya Onu
1411-539: Is a prominent activity, as it contributes over 39% of the State's GDP . However, the indigenous oil companies – through the Marginal Fields Programme (MFP) – have not found it easy to attract the requisite funding and infrastructural capacity, to explore some of the marginal oil fields which are about 50 in the State. The manufacturing sector only accounts for 2% of the GDP . The industrial centre of
1494-892: Is also an associated gas plant, Abia/NNPC gas plant. As of 2012, boundary Commission said it returned 42 oil wells from neighbouring Rivers State to Abia. This would have meant Abia was r fourth largest oil-producing state in the country. Oil giant, Shell , holds most of the licenses for the wells in the State, and has concentrated on the estimated 50 wells that are considered high-yield. The state produced 36,000 barrels of crude oil per day; "Imoturu produces 23,000 barrels per day and Isimili flow station produces over 8,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Then four oil wells in Izaku go to Obigo flow station. About 30 oil wells from my village go to Umuri, and about eight oil wells from Umurie go to Afam", said Samuel Okezie Nwogu, Chairman of Abia State Oil Producing Development Area Commission (ASOPADEC). However,
1577-685: Is also available in the state very effective. Aba is connected to Port Harcourt by rail. Umuahia is connected to Aba and Enugu by rail. The coastal parts of the State are equally accessible using boats and canoes. Federal Highways are; Other major roads includes; The residents of Abia state are predominantly Christians . Umuahia Catholic Diocese (1958) [1] with 70 parishes is under Bishop Michael Kalu Ukpong (2022) [2] and Aba Diocese (1990) [3] with 90 parishes under Bishop Augustine Ndubueze Echema (2019) [4] , both suffragans of Owerri Archdiocese. The Aba Province of Anglican Church of Nigeria led by Archbishop Isaac Nwaobia (2019) comprises
1660-685: Is also available in the state very effective. Aba is connected to Port Harcourt by rail. Umuahia is connected to Aba and Enugu by rail. The coastal parts of the State are equally accessible using boats and canoes. Federal Highways are; Other major roads includes; The residents of Abia state are predominantly Christians . Umuahia Catholic Diocese (1958) [1] with 70 parishes is under Bishop Michael Kalu Ukpong (2022) [2] and Aba Diocese (1990) [3] with 90 parishes under Bishop Augustine Ndubueze Echema (2019) [4] , both suffragans of Owerri Archdiocese. The Aba Province of Anglican Church of Nigeria led by Archbishop Isaac Nwaobia (2019) comprises
1743-437: Is based around the production of crude oil and natural gas along with agriculture, mainly cultivation of yams , maize , taro , oil palm , and cassava . It has a high concentration of medium-scale manufacturing clusters in the city of Aba . With its fast growing population and industrialization, Abia has the joint-eighth highest Human Development Index in Nigeria. Abia State occupies about 4902 square kilometres. It
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#17327655343051826-404: Is bounded on the north and northeast by the states of Enugu for about 25 km, and Ebonyi for 70 km (43 miles), Cross River State for about 52 km (partly across Cross River) and Akwa Ibom State for 151 km (94 miles) to the east and southeast respectively, Rivers State to the south and west for 87 km (54 miles), Imo State and Anambra to the west for to the west in
1909-407: Is classified into; In recent times, it was reported that aba and Umuahia generates up to two hundred and seventy truckloads of domestic and commercial waste daily. This information was made known to the public by Governor Alex Otti during his inauguration speech after taking the baton of government from the former governor, Okezie Ikpeazu . Aba experiences a warm and gloomy wet season as well as
1992-418: Is from late November to early February. In Aba, the rainy season is warm and cloudy , the dry season is hot and largely gloomy, and the climate is uncomfortable all year long. The average annual temperature ranges from 68 °F to 88 °F, with occasional exceptions when it falls below 61 °F or rises over 91 °F. Since Aba experiences so small seasonal temperature variations, talking about
2075-551: Is intense between the months of April through October. The most important rivers in Abia State are the Imo and Aba Rivers which flow into the Atlantic Ocean through Akwa Ibom State. Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) deals with the collection, storing, treatment and disposal of solid waste , to ensure that it does not affect humans, living things and the environment at large. There are factors that influences
2158-417: Is made up of seventeen (17) Local Government Areas . They are: Tourist destinations include: Abia State Abia State ( Igbo : Ọra Abia ) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria . The state is bordered to the northwest by Anambra State and to the northeast by the states of Enugu and Ebonyi , Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to
2241-643: Is now known as Eastern Nigeria. Abam is a populated Igbo clan in Abia state . It is located in Arochukwu / Ohafia federal constituency of Nigeria. Abam is the biggest clan by population and landmass in Arochukwu LGA, and one of the biggest clan in Abia North senatorial district. Abam is a brother clan to Ohafia, as both Abam and Ohafia share a common ancestry, culture, dialect etc.The progenitor of
2324-891: Is perhaps Dr. C. O. Okoreaffia, a renowned anthropologist that best describes the stratification of Ututu Villages. According to him, Ututu is an autonomous community of 19 Villages. These Villages are zoned into four anthropological groupings, which have stood the test of settlement stratification from the very beginning of the Ututu settlement. The zones are in alphabetical order: Zone One: Ututu Akasi: made up of 5 villages, namely; 1. Amakofia 2. Eziama 3. Obijoma 4. Ohomja 5.Ugwuogo Zone Two: Ututu Eleoha: made up of 6 villages, namely; 1. Amasa 2. Amaeke 3. Amankwu 4. Amodu 5. Nkpakpi 6. Obiagwulu Zone Three: Ututu Umunna Isii made up of 4 villages, namely; 1. Amaebem 2. Obiakang 3. Obialuoko 4. Ukwuakwu Zone Four : Ututu Umu Ugwuonyiri made up of 4 villages namely; 1. Abuma. 2. Amaetiti 3. Obiene 4. Ubila The kingdom
2407-650: Is spoken as a minority language, especially in Arochukwu English is also widely spoken and serves as the official language in governance and business. In Abia State over 3 million people are mainly Christians . According to there are 689,668 Catholics (2020) in the Umuahia Diocese (1958) with 70 parishes under Bishop Michael Kalu Ukpong (2022) and Aba Diocese (1990) with 90 parishes under Bishop Augustine Ndubueze Echema (2019), both suffragans of Archdiocese of Owerri. Crude oil and gas production
2490-400: Is the most important cash crop . There are over 100 oil wells and 3 installed flow stations in Abia State. There is also an associated gas plant, Abia/NNPC gas plant. As of 2012, boundary Commission said it returned 42 oil wells from neighbouring Rivers State to Abia. This would have meant Abia was r fourth largest oil-producing state in the country. Oil giant, Shell , holds most of
2573-872: Is the second largest clan by land size in Arochukwu Local Government area. It is a community of people with common history and ancestor. Ihechiowa consists of seventeen villages, each with its village head (the Eze Ogo). Ihechiowa is among the Igbo population that may have, therefore, been part of waves of migration across the Niger and back, these include Ohafia, Abam, Ututu and so on. They were described as warlike in pre colonial times. They sojourned at various times, in places like Uturu, Ibeku, and Ihenta (now in Ohafia). They finaly settled down in their present location. Although no archaeological research work
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2656-607: The All Progressives Congress and Alex Otti of APGA to be sworn in as Governor for a second term on 29 May 2019. In Abia State, 70 percent of politicians belong to the PDP. In 2023, Alex Otti of the Labour Party Nigeria (LP) emerged as the eleventh governor of the state having defeated the candidate of the PDP in a fiercely contested race. The electoral system of each state is selected using
2739-409: The All Progressives Congress and Alex Otti of APGA to be sworn in as Governor for a second term on 29 May 2019. In Abia State, 70 percent of politicians belong to the PDP. In 2023, Alex Otti of the Labour Party Nigeria (LP) emerged as the eleventh governor of the state having defeated the candidate of the PDP in a fiercely contested race. The electoral system of each state is selected using
2822-581: The Aro Confederacy as a regional economic power. However, Aro economic hegemony was threatened by the penetration of Europeans , mainly British colonists in the wake of the 20th century. Tensions finally led to bloodshed and the Anglo-Aro War took place from 1901 to 1902. The Aro Confederacy stoutly resisted but were eventually defeated. This helped the British to occupy the rest of what
2905-506: The Igbo people . In the pre-colonial period, what is now Abia State was a part of Arochukwu -based Aro Confederacy before the confederacy was defeated in the early 1900s by British troops in the Anglo-Aro War . After the war, the British incorporated the area into the Southern Nigeria Protectorate which later merged into British Nigeria ; after the merger, Abia became a centre of anti-colonial resistance with
2988-585: The Imo and Aba Rivers which flow into the Atlantic Ocean through Akwa Ibom State. Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) deals with the collection, storing, treatment and disposal of solid waste , to ensure that it does not affect humans, living things and the environment at large. There are factors that influences the Municipal solid waste generation such as income level, local climatic condition, urbanization and economic development. MSW in Aba, Abia State
3071-430: The Municipal solid waste generation such as income level, local climatic condition, urbanization and economic development. MSW in Aba, Abia State is classified into; In recent times, it was reported that aba and Umuahia generates up to two hundred and seventy truckloads of domestic and commercial waste daily. This information was made known to the public by Governor Alex Otti during his inauguration speech after taking
3154-570: The Women's War that started in Oloko . After independence in 1960, Abia was part of the post-independence Eastern Region until 1967 before the region was split and it became part of the East Central State . Less than two months afterwards, the former Eastern Region attempted to secede in the three-year long Nigerian Civil War with Abia as a part of the secessionist state of Biafra . At
3237-422: The joint-eighth highest Human Development Index in Nigeria. Abia State occupies about 4902 square kilometres. It is bounded on the north and northeast by the states of Enugu for about 25 km, and Ebonyi for 70 km (43 miles), Cross River State for about 52 km (partly across Cross River) and Akwa Ibom State for 151 km (94 miles) to the east and southeast respectively, Rivers State to
3320-583: The 774 Local Government Areas that make up the Federal Republic of Nigeria . Abia State was created on the 27th of August 1991, during the government of General Ibrahim Babangida . The State is located in the south-eastern part of Nigeria. Abia state was created out of Imo State, and the two sister states share boundaries. Abia State is known as one of the constituent states of the Niger Delta region. The state has its capital at Umuahia while
3403-455: The Abia's western and southern borders, respectively. Modern-day Abia State has been inhabited for years by various ethnic groups, but it is predominantly inhabited by the Igbo people . In the pre-colonial period, what is now Abia State was a part of Arochukwu -based Aro Confederacy before the confederacy was defeated in the early 1900s by British troops in the Anglo-Aro War . After the war,
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3486-438: The British incorporated the area into the Southern Nigeria Protectorate which later merged into British Nigeria ; after the merger, Abia became a centre of anti-colonial resistance with the Women's War that started in Oloko . After independence in 1960, Abia was part of the post-independence Eastern Region until 1967 before the region was split and it became part of the East Central State . Less than two months afterwards,
3569-403: The GDP, agriculture – which employs 70% of the state workforce – is the second economic sector of Abia. With its adequate seasonal rainfall, Abia has much arable land that produces yams , maize , potatoes , rice , cashews , plantains , taro , and cassava . Oil palm is the most important cash crop . There are over 100 oil wells and 3 installed flow stations in Abia State. There
3652-729: The Ibom Kingdom and might have left before or during the Aro-Ibibio Wars. The war was initially a stalemate and the Eze Agwu group eventually invited a priest named Nnachi from the Edda clan of northeastern Igboland. Eze Agwu and Nnachi allied with prince Akakpokpo Okon of the Ibom Kingdom. Akakpokpo Okon was the son of a marriage between an Igbo women of the Eze Agwu clan and the King Obong Okon Ita in an attempt of
3735-596: The National Institute for Nigerian Languages, Aba, a federally-owned inter-university centre for the study and development of Nigerian Languages. The nearest airport to Abia is Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport (Owerri Airport), it is an hour drive to Umuahia and Aba . It is two hours' drive to Port Harcourt International Airport . Akwa Ibom Airport ( Akwa Ibom State ) can also serve would-be visitors. The distance between Uyo ( Akwa Ibom ) and Umuahia (Abia) is: 73.28 kilometres (45.53 mi). The rail transport
3818-527: The National Institute for Nigerian Languages, Aba, a federally-owned inter-university centre for the study and development of Nigerian Languages. The nearest airport to Abia is Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport (Owerri Airport), it is an hour drive to Umuahia and Aba . It is two hours' drive to Port Harcourt International Airport . Akwa Ibom Airport ( Akwa Ibom State ) can also serve would-be visitors. The distance between Uyo ( Akwa Ibom ) and Umuahia (Abia) is: 73.28 kilometres (45.53 mi). The rail transport
3901-1156: The State has complained of poor funding from its oil revenue federal allocation. Aside oil and gas deposits, the following solid minerals are also found across Abia State: There are six universities in the state: the federal-owned Michael Okpara University of Agriculture at Umudike , the state-owned Abia State University in Uturu , the privately-owned Gregory University in Uturu , Rhema University in Aba , Spiritan University in Umu Nneochi , Clifford University in Owerrinta , and Nigerian British University in Asa. Other higher institutions of learning includes: Uma Ukpai Polytechnic, Asaga-Ohafia, Abia State College of Education (Technical) in Arochukwu , Abia State College Of Health Sciences and Management Technology in Aba , Temple Gate Polytechnic in Aba , Abia State Polytechnic and
3984-837: The State has complained of poor funding from its oil revenue federal allocation. Aside oil and gas deposits, the following solid minerals are also found across Abia State: There are six universities in the state: the federal-owned Michael Okpara University of Agriculture at Umudike , the state-owned Abia State University in Uturu , the privately-owned Gregory University in Uturu , Rhema University in Aba , Spiritan University in Umu Nneochi , Clifford University in Owerrinta , and Nigerian British University in Asa. Other higher institutions of learning includes: Uma Ukpai Polytechnic, Asaga-Ohafia, Abia State College of Education (Technical) in Arochukwu , Abia State College Of Health Sciences and Management Technology in Aba , Temple Gate Polytechnic in Aba , Abia State Polytechnic and
4067-446: The Umuahia Diocese (1958) with 70 parishes under Bishop Michael Kalu Ukpong (2022) and Aba Diocese (1990) with 90 parishes under Bishop Augustine Ndubueze Echema (2019), both suffragans of Archdiocese of Owerri. Crude oil and gas production is a prominent activity, as it contributes over 39% of the State's GDP . However, the indigenous oil companies – through the Marginal Fields Programme (MFP) – have not found it easy to attract
4150-416: The acronym for four of the state's most populated regions: Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo (Afikpo was later joined with a part of Enugu state to create Ebonyi state in 1996). The state capital is Umuahia while the largest city and commercial centre is Aba . Abia is the 32nd largest state by area and the 27th most populous with an estimated population of over 3,727,347 as of 2016. Geographically,
4233-739: The area and established the Ibom Kingdom during the Bantu expansion . This proto Ibibio group originally came from Usak Edet ( Isanguele ), a segment of the Ejagham in present-day Southern Cameroon. The first Igbo settlers to arrive to the area was the Eze Agwu Group led by their leader Agwu Inobia from Abiriba . Tensions between the Igbo settlers and the indigenous Ibibio led to the Aro-Ibibio Wars . The Efik were originally from
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#17327655343054316-455: The baton of government from the former governor, Okezie Ikpeazu . Aba experiences a warm and gloomy wet season as well as a scorching and oppressive dry season. The temperature rarely drops below 61 °F (16 °C) or rises over 91 °F (33 °C) throughout the entire year, fluctuating between 68 and 88 °F (20 and 31 °C). The beach/pool score indicates that the best time of year to visit Aba for hot-weather activities
4399-543: The cities in the Southern protectorate targeted by the British colonial government. Several historic tourist sites exist in the city. The mystic Ibini Ukpabi shrine, the slave routes and other relics of the slave trade era are frequently visited by tourists. It is also in the food belt of Abia state where most of the staple foods are produced. Before Igbo arrival in the Aro territory, a group of proto Ibibio migrated to
4482-510: The clearest day of the year, is 43%. A day that has at least 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation is considered to be wet. The likelihood of a wet day in Arochukwu increases quickly throughout the summer, from 80% at the beginning of the season to 86% at the end. For comparison, on September 16 there is a 90% possibility of a wet day, while on January there is a 4% chance. The languages spoken in Arochukwu LGA are, Abia State Abia State ( Igbo : Ọra Abia )
4565-482: The commercial city of the state is Aba. Abia State is also referred to as God's own state . The name "Abia" is an abbreviation of four of Abia state's densely populated regions Aba , Bende , Isuikwuato , and Afikpo . The Igbo people , who are one of the indigenous peoples of the South-eastern part of Nigeria, make up 95% of the population. Their traditional language, Igbo , is in widespread use. Ibibio
4648-485: The dry season is hot and largely gloomy, and the climate is uncomfortable all year long. The average annual temperature ranges from 68 °F to 88 °F, with occasional exceptions when it falls below 61 °F or rises over 91 °F. Since Aba experiences so small seasonal temperature variations, talking about the hot and cold seasons isn't very helpful. Abia State is one of the thirty-six States in Nigeria, and has about seventeen Local Government Areas , out of
4731-969: The east by the Cross River and Isu Clan, in the South by Enyong and Itu Rivers / Creeks, in the North by Ihechiowa Clan and in the West by Arochukwu Clan and Nkana River / Iwerre Clan. The geographical area known as Ututu described above is named after the founder of the Clan Mazi Otutu Ezema. Historically, Ututu people were fierce and dreaded warriors. They gloried in war conquests, and participated much in mercenary and military policing duties across Eastern Nigeria. They were contracted across Igboland and beyond for defence purposes, on behalf of communities that were under oppression or annihilation from their neighbouring or far away enemies. Abam warriors were
4814-486: The end of Kalu's term in 2007, Theodore Orji ( PPA ) defeated Onyema Ugochukwu (PDP) in the 2007 gubernatorial election , to become Abia's next Governor. In 2011, Theodore Orji defected from the PPA to the PDP before being re-elected for another four-year term later that year. In 2015, Okezie Ikpeazu (PDP) was voted in as the ninth Governor of Abia State. Four years later, he won re-election , defeating Uche Ogah of
4897-437: The end of Kalu's term in 2007, Theodore Orji ( PPA ) defeated Onyema Ugochukwu (PDP) in the 2007 gubernatorial election , to become Abia's next Governor. In 2011, Theodore Orji defected from the PPA to the PDP before being re-elected for another four-year term later that year. In 2015, Okezie Ikpeazu (PDP) was voted in as the ninth Governor of Abia State. Four years later, he won re-election , defeating Uche Ogah of
4980-561: The former Eastern Region attempted to secede in the three-year long Nigerian Civil War with Abia as a part of the secessionist state of Biafra . At the war's end and for the reunification of Nigeria, the East Central State was merged as one until 1976 when Imo State (including now-Abia) was formed by the Murtala Muhammed regime. Fifteen years afterwards, Imo State was divided with eastern Imo being broken off to form
5063-419: The hot and cold seasons isn't very helpful. Abia State is one of the thirty-six States in Nigeria, and has about seventeen Local Government Areas , out of the 774 Local Government Areas that make up the Federal Republic of Nigeria . Abia State was created on the 27th of August 1991, during the government of General Ibrahim Babangida . The State is located in the south-eastern part of Nigeria. Abia state
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#17327655343055146-427: The indigenous peoples of the South-eastern part of Nigeria, make up 95% of the population. Their traditional language, Igbo , is in widespread use. Ibibio is spoken as a minority language, especially in Arochukwu English is also widely spoken and serves as the official language in governance and business. In Abia State over 3 million people are mainly Christians . According to there are 689,668 Catholics (2020) in
5229-561: The licenses for the wells in the State, and has concentrated on the estimated 50 wells that are considered high-yield. The state produced 36,000 barrels of crude oil per day; "Imoturu produces 23,000 barrels per day and Isimili flow station produces over 8,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Then four oil wells in Izaku go to Obigo flow station. About 30 oil wells from my village go to Umuri, and about eight oil wells from Umurie go to Afam", said Samuel Okezie Nwogu, Chairman of Abia State Oil Producing Development Area Commission (ASOPADEC). However,
5312-405: The lowest daily average low temperature is 72 °F. For comparison, the usual temperature range in Arochukwu is 68 °F to 85 °F on January 1, which is the coldest day of the year, and 72 °F to 87 °F on February 17, the warmest day of the year. In Arochukwu, the amount of cloud cover is basically constant throughout the summer , with an average of 81% of the time the sky
5395-533: The nine Dioceses of Aba led by Bishop Christian Ugwuzor (2011), Aba Ngwa North (2007) led by Bishop Nathan Kanu (2009), Arochukwu/Ohafia led by Bishop Johnson Onuoha , Ikwanuo led by Bishop Chigozirim Onyegbule , Isiala Ngwa led by Bishop Temple Nwaogu , Isial-Ngwa South (2007) led by Bishop Isaac Nwaobia , Isikwuato (2005) led by Bishop Manasses Chijiokem Okere (2013), Ukwa (1994) led by Bishop Samuel Kelechi Eze (2004), and Umuahia led by Bishop Geoffrey Obijuru Ibeabuchi (2019). [5] Below
5478-533: The nine Dioceses of Aba led by Bishop Christian Ugwuzor (2011), Aba Ngwa North (2007) led by Bishop Nathan Kanu (2009), Arochukwu/Ohafia led by Bishop Johnson Onuoha , Ikwanuo led by Bishop Chigozirim Onyegbule , Isiala Ngwa led by Bishop Temple Nwaogu , Isial-Ngwa South (2007) led by Bishop Isaac Nwaobia , Isikwuato (2005) led by Bishop Manasses Chijiokem Okere (2013), Ukwa (1994) led by Bishop Samuel Kelechi Eze (2004), and Umuahia led by Bishop Geoffrey Obijuru Ibeabuchi (2019). [5] Below
5561-456: The old Abia State; but in 1996, part of Abia's northeast was removed to form a part of the new Ebonyi State . Economically, Abia State is based around the production of crude oil and natural gas along with agriculture, mainly cultivation of yams , maize , taro , oil palm , and cassava . It has a high concentration of medium-scale manufacturing clusters in the city of Aba . With its fast growing population and industrialization, Abia has
5644-515: The people of Abam is known as Onyerubi Atita . As a people, Abam clan in Abia state is sometimes referred to as Abam Onyerubi . Historically, Abam people were fierce and dreaded warriors. They gloried in war conquests, and participated much in mercenary and military policing duties across Eastern Nigeria. They were contracted across Igboland and beyond for defence purposes, on behalf of communities that were under oppression or annihilation from their neighbouring or far away enemies. Abam warriors were
5727-496: The pioneers of the popular Ikpirikpi Ogu, also known as Abam War Dance, that was adapted by the Ohafia clan as Ohafia War Dance and to Abriba clan as Abriba War Dance. Abam was not alone in having a sophisticated military culture. Other clans around Abam also developed this culture just like the Abam. Clans like Ohafia, Abriba, Edda, Alayi, Igbere, Ihechiowa, Ututu etc also developed this warrior culture and they all, including Abam built
5810-440: The pioneers of the popular Ikpirikpi Ogu, also known as Abam War Dance, that was adapted by the Ohafia clan as Ohafia War Dance and to Abriba clan as Abriba War Dance. Ututu was not alone in having a sophisticated military culture. Other clans around Ututu also developed this culture just like the Ututu people. Clans like Ohafia, Abriba,Abam,Edda, Alayi, Igbere etc also developed this warrior culture and they all, including Ututu built
5893-411: The requisite funding and infrastructural capacity, to explore some of the marginal oil fields which are about 50 in the State. The manufacturing sector only accounts for 2% of the GDP . The industrial centre of the state is in Aba , with textile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals , soap , plastics , cement , footwear , and cosmetics . In addition to the above, Abia State Government has just built
5976-637: The south and west for 87 km (54 miles), Imo State and Anambra to the west for to the west in the vicinity of the Imo River) for about 18 km and about 104 km respectively. The southernmost part of the State lies within the Niger Delta Swamp Forests , while the rest of the state, lies within the Cross–Niger transition forests . The southern portion gets heavy rainfall of about 2,400 millimetres (94 in) per year and it
6059-436: The southeast, and Rivers State to the south. Abia is the only Southeastern state that has boundaries with the other four Southeastern states in Nigeria. It takes its name from the acronym for four of the state's most populated regions: Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo (Afikpo was later joined with a part of Enugu state to create Ebonyi state in 1996). The state capital is Umuahia while the largest city and commercial centre
6142-425: The state is divided between the Niger Delta swamp forests in the far south and the drier Cross–Niger transition forests with some savanna in the rest of the State. Other important geographical features are the Imo and Aba Rivers which flow along the Abia's western and southern borders, respectively. Modern-day Abia State has been inhabited for years by various ethnic groups, but it is predominantly inhabited by
6225-475: The state is in Aba , with textile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals , soap , plastics , cement , footwear , and cosmetics . In addition to the above, Abia State Government has just built a 9,000 capacity multipurpose International Conference Centre in Umuahia. This edifice of international standard was built by Governor T.A Orji , to enhance tourism as well as boost the state economy, through hosting of major International and Local events. Representing 27% of
6308-537: The transition to democracy in 1998. In 1999, Nigeria returned to democracy, and Orji Uzor Kalu was elected governor on the platform of the People's Democratic Party . Consequently, he was sworn in on 29 May 1999. In 2003, when it was time for fresh elections, Kalu re-contested on the platform of the PDP and got a second mandate to govern (the Constitution of Nigeria limits Governors to two terms in office). At
6391-425: The transition to democracy in 1998. In 1999, Nigeria returned to democracy, and Orji Uzor Kalu was elected governor on the platform of the People's Democratic Party . Consequently, he was sworn in on 29 May 1999. In 2003, when it was time for fresh elections, Kalu re-contested on the platform of the PDP and got a second mandate to govern (the Constitution of Nigeria limits Governors to two terms in office). At
6474-447: The vicinity of the Imo River) for about 18 km and about 104 km respectively. The southernmost part of the State lies within the Niger Delta Swamp Forests , while the rest of the state, lies within the Cross–Niger transition forests . The southern portion gets heavy rainfall of about 2,400 millimetres (94 in) per year and it is intense between the months of April through October. The most important rivers in Abia State are
6557-414: The war's end and for the reunification of Nigeria, the East Central State was merged as one until 1976 when Imo State (including now-Abia) was formed by the Murtala Muhammed regime. Fifteen years afterwards, Imo State was divided with eastern Imo being broken off to form the old Abia State; but in 1996, part of Abia's northeast was removed to form a part of the new Ebonyi State . Economically, Abia State
6640-665: Was elected governor later that year under the Third Nigerian Republic . Onu governed for nearly two years before Sani Abacha ended the Third Republic and reinstated full military rule. Under the Abacha regime, three more Military Administrators ( Chinyere Ike Nwosu , Temi Ejoor , and Moses Fasanya ) were appointed before Abacha's death and the accession of Abdulsalami Abubakar . Abubakar appointed one more Military Administrator, Anthony Obi , before starting
6723-473: Was elected governor later that year under the Third Nigerian Republic . Onu governed for nearly two years before Sani Abacha ended the Third Republic and reinstated full military rule. Under the Abacha regime, three more Military Administrators ( Chinyere Ike Nwosu , Temi Ejoor , and Moses Fasanya ) were appointed before Abacha's death and the accession of Abdulsalami Abubakar . Abubakar appointed one more Military Administrator, Anthony Obi , before starting
6806-459: Was created out of Imo State, and the two sister states share boundaries. Abia State is known as one of the constituent states of the Niger Delta region. The state has its capital at Umuahia while the commercial city of the state is Aba. Abia State is also referred to as God's own state . The name "Abia" is an abbreviation of four of Abia state's densely populated regions Aba , Bende , Isuikwuato , and Afikpo . The Igbo people , who are one of
6889-405: Was undertaken to validate the people’s traditions of origin, migration, and settlement; nonetheless oral evidence supports the assertion that the ancestors of Ihechiowa, together with those of Abam, Edda, Ohafia, and Ututu share cultural and linguistic relationships. Ututu people are a group of people inhabiting Ututu Clan in Arochukwu L. G A. of Abia State. The original boundaries of Ututu are - in
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