Imo State, Nigeria

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Imo State in Nigeria came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad. It is located in the southeast region of Nigeria with Owerri as it capital city.

It is a predominantly Igbo speaking state and constitutes the heart of Igbo land. Further states emerged from the old Imo state; Abia and Ebonyi states. The current Governor of Imo state is Dr. Achike Udenwa.