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Quick Facts — Abia
| Official name | Abia |
| Capital city | Umuahia |
| Slogan / Motto | God's Own State |
| Geo-political zone | South East |
| Local govt areas | 17 LGAs → |
| Population (census) | 3,841,943 |
| Population density | 608 / km² |
| Total area | 6,320 km² |
| First governor | Colonel Ogbonnaya Onu |
| 2026 budget | ₦1.02T → |
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Local Government Areas in Abia
17 LGAs
Commercial hub of Abia State, known for shoe and garment manufacturing. Part of the industrial city of Aba.
Southern Aba city. Home to Ariaria International Market, one of the largest markets in West Africa.
Known as the seat of the Long Juju oracle. A significant cultural and heritage tourism destination.
Agricultural LGA in northern Abia, known for palm oil production and colonial-era Bende native court history.
Situated between Aba and Umuahia, known for agriculture and as a dormitory community for workers.
Known for palm produce and cassava farming. Gateway LGA between Aba and the rural Abia heartland.
Largely rural LGA with subsistence farming. Rich in palm trees and yam cultivation.
Hilly terrain LGA bordering Ebonyi, known for yam and cassava farming and iron smelting traditions.
Peri-urban LGA adjacent to Aba with growing residential estates serving the Aba metropolis.
Known for the Ohafia warrior tradition and cultural dance. Important Igbo cultural heritage LGA.
Home to the Aba Textile Mills and major industrial estates. One of the most industrialised LGAs in Abia.
Known for the famous Akwete woven cloth, a UNESCO-recognised craft tradition.
Oil-producing LGA in southern Abia, with significant SPDC operations and riverine communities.
Agricultural and oil-producing LGA with fishing communities along the Imo River.
Mountainous LGA bordering Enugu, known for tourism potential and agricultural activities in the highlands.
Contains the Abia State capital. Seat of government, home to National War Museum and major institutions.
The southern part of the state capital LGA, covering residential and peri-urban communities of Umuahia.
History of Abia State
Abia State Budget 2026
The 2026 budget for Abia State under Governor Alex Otti totals ₦1.02T. The budget details include capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), federal allocation (FAAC) and sector allocations covering education, health, infrastructure, security and agriculture.
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