ABIA STATE OF NIGERIA

His Excellency (Dr.) Chief Theodore Orji (Ochendo)
Governor of Abia State
Umuahia, Abia State 

       
Abia State is well known as “God’s Own State”
Population:
Approximately 4.3 million

Languages:
Although English is the Nigeria Official Language, almost 85% speak and hear English or pidgin English. The Official local language is Igbo which around 95% of the population speak.
                      
Religious Belief
Abia State is dominantly a Christian State; roughly 85% of the people are Christians whereas 10% are traditional believers, although about 2% are Muslims.
                
Capital: Umuahia
              
Local Government Areas:
Aba North, Aba South, Arochukwu, Bende, Ikwuano, Isiala-Ngwa North, Isiala-Ngwa South, Isuikwuato, Item, Mgboko, Nbawsi, Obehie, Obingwa, Ohafia, Omoba, Osisioma Ngwa, Ugwunagbo, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Umu-Neochi

Contact Office
Abia State Government Liaison Office,
T. Y. Danjuma Street,

Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria
               
State House:
Government House, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.
                           

ANAMBRA STATE OF NIGERIA

His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi
Governor of Anambra State &
Chairman, South East Governor Forum
Awka, Anambra State

Anambra State popularly known as “Home for All”
Population:
Approximately 6.4 million

Languages:
Although English is the Nigeria Official Language, almost 89% speak and hear English or broken English. The Official local language is Igbo which around 90% of the population speak.

Religious Belief:
Anambra State is mainly a Christian State; largely 85% of the people are Christians whereas 12% are traditional believers, though around 3% are Muslims.

Capital: Akwa
                 
Local Government Areas:
Aguata, Awka North, Awka South, Anambra East, Anambra West, Anaoch, Ayamelum, Dunukofia, Ekwusigo, Idemili North, Idemili South, Ihiala, Njikoka, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Orumba North, Orumba South, Oyi
                 
Contact Office
Anambra State Government Liaison Office, Block 2, Douala Street (DG House) Zone 5, Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria.
Telephone: 09-5239375 or 09-5232589.
                        
State House
Government House, Akwa Anambra State, Nigeria. 
                    

AKWA IBOM STATE OF NIGERIA

His Excellency Godswill Akpabio
Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

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Akwa Ibom State is known as “Land of Promise”

Population: Approximately 3.6 million

                      
Languages:
Although English is the Nigeria Official Language, almost 80% speak and hear English or broken English. Local languages are Annang, Eket, Ibeno,Ibibio,Oron. Around 38% speak or hear Igbo Language.

Religious Belief:
Akwa Ibom State is predominantly a Christian State; around 90% of the population are Christians.
                         
Capital: Uyo

Local Government Areas:
Abak, Eket, esit-Eket, Essien Udim, Etim-kkpo, Etinan, Ibeno, Ibesikpo-Asutan, Ibiono-Ibom, Ika, Ikono, Ikot Abasi, Ikot Ekpene, Ini, Itu, Mbo, Mkpat-Enin, Nsit-Atai, Nsit-Ibom, Nsit-Ubium, Obolo East, Obot-Akara, Okobo, Onna, Oron, Oruk Anam, Ukanafun, Udung-Uko, Uruan, Urue-Offong/Oruko, Uyo

State House:
Government House, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
                  
                

BAYELSA STATE OF NIGERIA

His Excellency, Chief Timipre Sylva-Sam
Governor of Bayelsa State
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

             

Bayelsa State, also known as “Pride of the Nation”

Population: Approximately 1.9 million
                
Languages:
Although English is the Nigeria Official Language, almost 75% speak and hear English or broken English. The official local dialect is Ijaw. Almost 83% speak Ijaw language. Around 30% speak or hear Igbo Language.
                    
Religious Belief:  
Bayelsa State is principally a Christian State; almost 90% of the people are Christians while 5% are orthodox.

Capital: Yenagoa
                          
Local Government Areas
Brass, Ekeremor, Kolokuma Opokuma, Nembe, Ogbia, Sagbama, Ijaw South, Yenagoa

State House: Government House,
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
                                            

EBONYI STATE OF NIGERIA

His Excellency, Chief Martin Elechi
Governor of Ebonyi State
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
     

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Ebonyi State, “The Salt of the Nation”

Population: Approximately 4.6 million
              
Languages:  
Although English is the Nigeria Official Language, almost 85% speak and hear English or pidgin English. The Official local language is Igbo which around 92% of the population speak.
         
Religious Belief:
Ebonyi State is dominantly a Christian State; almost 90% of the people are Christians and nearly 8% are traditional believers, although around 1% are Muslims.
            
Capital: Abakaliki
                                   
Local Government Areas:
Abakaliki, Afikpo Amasiri, Ebonyi, Ezza, Ikwo, Ishiagu, Ivo, Nkalagu, Ohaozara, Ohaukwu, Okposi, Onicha and Uburu.
              
State House:
Government House, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
                      

                    
ENUGU STATE OF NIGERIA

     

ENUGU STATE

Former capital of East Central State;

Former capital of Eastern region of Nigeria;

Popularly known as “Coal City State”

Population: Approximately 5.6 million
           
Languages:
Although English is the Nigeria Official Language, almost 89% speak and hear English or pidgin English. The Official local language is Igbo which around 95% of the population speak, although there is a local dialect around 4% speak.
    
Religious Belief:
Enugu State is predominantly a Christian State; roughly 90% of the people are Christians while around 9% are orthodox, and close to 2% are Muslims.

Capital: Enugu
      
Local Government Areas:
Aninri, Awgu, Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South, Ezeagu, Igbo-Etiti, Igbo-Eze North, Igbo-Eze South, Isi-Uzo, Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Nsukka, Oji-River, Udenu, Udi, Uzo-Uwani
         
Contact Office:
Enugu State Government Liaison Office, Plot 882, Obafemi Awolowo, Area 11, PMB 271, Abuja, Nigeria. Telephone: 09-2342244

State House: Government House, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
                                      
                               

 
DELTA STATE OF NIGERIA

His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan
Governor of Delta State
Asaba, Delta State

                                                                                                
                                                                            
Delta State -also known as: “The Big Heart”
       
Population: Approximately 3.8 million
  
Languages:
Although English is the Nigeria Official Language, almost 90% speak and hear English or broken English. There are local dialects such as Igbo, Ijaw, Ika, Isoko, Itsekiri,Ukwuani, Urhobo, etc. Almost 55% of the population can speak or hear Igbo Language.

Religious Belief
Delta State is principally a Christian State; almost 80% of the people are Christians and near about 8% are orthodox, and close to 2% are Muslims, whilst 5% are others.

Capital: Asaba

Local Government Areas
Agbor, Aniocha, Asaba, Bomadi, Burutu, Ethiope, Ika, Isoko, Ndokwa, Okpe, Oshimili, Patani, Sapele, Udu, Ugheli, Ukwuani, Uvwie and Warri.

State House:
Government House, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
               
        

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IMO STATE OF NIGERIA

His Excellency, Chief Ikedi Ohakim (Ochinamwata)
Governor of Imo State
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
    

 

Imo State, the respectable “Land of Hope”
         
Population: Approximately 5.2 million
             
Languages:
Although English is the Nigeria Official Language, almost 89% speak and hear English or broken English. The Official local language is Igbo which around 96% of the population speak.
        
Religious Belief:
Imo State is mainly a Christian State; almost 90% of the people are Christians and just over 8% are orthodox, and nearly 2% are Muslims.

Capital: Owerri
            
Local Government Areas:
Aboh-Mabaise, Ahiazu-Mbaisa, Ehime-Mbano, Ezi na Ihite, Ideato North, Ideato South, Ihitte/Uboma, Ikeduru, Isiala Mbano, Isu, Mbaitolu, Njaba, Nkwerre, Nwangele, Obowo,Oguta, Ohaji Egbema, Okigwe, Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, Owerri West, Onuimo
               
Contact Office:
Imo State Government Liaison Office, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.

State House:
Government House, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
                

         
CROSS RIVERS STATE OF NIGERIA

His Excellency, Senator Liyel Imoke
Governor of Cross Rivers State
Calabar, Cross River State

                  
                                                                  
Cross River State known as: “The Nation’s Paradise”
                            
Population:
Approximately 3.8 million
            
Languages:
Although English is the Nigeria Official Language, almost 82% speak and hear English or broken English. There are local dialects such as Ejagham and Efik. Almost 52% of the population can speak or hear Igbo Language.
                      
Religious Belief:
Cross River State is predominantly a Christian State; almost 82% of the people are Christians and nearly 15% are traditional believers, although about 3% are Muslims.
             
Capital: Calabar
                     
Local Government Areas:
Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Bekwarra, Biase, Boki, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, Etung, Ikom, Obanliku, Obubra, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yakurr, Yala
                 
State House:
Government House,
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
                       
                   

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RIVERS STATE OF NIGERIA

His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Chief Rotimi Amaechi
Governor of Rivers State
Port Harcourt, River State

           
               
Rivers State -also known as “Treasure Base of the Nation”
         
Population: Approximately 5.8 million
                 
Languages:
Although English is the Nigeria Official Language, almost 90% speak and hear English or pidgin English. There are local dialects such as Ikwere, Ijaw, etc. Almost 70% of the population can speak or hear Igbo Language.
           
Religious Belief:
Rivers State is predominantly a Christian State; near enough towards 87% of the people are Christians, whereas 10% are traditional believers, although close to 3% are Muslims.
        
Capital: Port-Harcourt
           
Local Government Areas:
Abua-Odial, Ahoada-East, Ahoada-West, Akuku-Toru, Andoni, Asari-Toru, Bonny, Degema, Eleme, Emohua, Etche, Gokana, Ikwerre, Khana, Obio/Akpor, Ogba/Egbema Ndoni, Ogu-Bolo, Okrika, Omumma, Opobo/Nkoro, Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Tai.
           
Contact Office:
River State Government Liaison Office, Block 8 Federal Housing Authority, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.
Telephone: 09-2346496
                    
State House
Government House, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

                
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