Abia State was created from the former Imo State on the 27th of August, 1991. It is one of the thirty-six (36) States making up the present Federal Republic of Nigeria.It is one of the five states in the Southeast geo-political zone of Nigeria.
The name ABIA was coined from the first letters of the names of the geo-political groups that made up the State, namely: Aba,Bende, Isuikwuato and Afikpo. Afikpo later joined Ebonyi State when the latter was created in October 1996.
The capital of Abia state is Umuahia.
Overview of Abia State
