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Quick Facts — Imo
| Official name | Imo |
| Capital city | Owerri |
| Slogan / Motto | Land of Hope |
| Geo-political zone | South East |
| Local govt areas | 27 LGAs → |
| Population (census) | 5,400,000 |
| Population density | 976 / km² |
| Total area | 5,530 km² |
| First governor | Commander Ebitu Ukiwe |
| 2026 budget | ₦1.44T → |
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Local Government Areas in Imo
27 LGAs
Known for the Mbaise people, palm oil and cassava. Major agricultural LGA in central Imo State.
Known for the Ahiazu Mbaise communities and palm oil production. Agricultural LGA in central Imo.
Known for yam and palm oil farming. Agricultural LGA in northern Imo bordering Anambra State.
Known for palm oil, cassava and the Ezinihitte clan cultural heritage.
Known for yam farming and commercial activities in Urualla. Growing town between Imo and Anambra.
Agricultural LGA known for yam, cassava and palm oil. The Ideato South people have strong cultural ties.
Known for the Ihitte-Uboma people and palm oil farming in northern Imo.
Known for palm oil and cassava farming. Peri-urban LGA adjacent to Owerri with growing commercial activities.
Known for the Isiala Mbano people and palm oil production. Important LGA in northern Imo.
Small LGA known for palm oil and cassava farming by the Isu people.
Peri-urban LGA around Owerri, known for growing residential estates and commercial activities.
Known for palm oil, cassava and the Ngor Okpala people. Agricultural LGA in eastern Imo.
Small LGA along the Njaba River, known for fishing, palm oil and the Nkume communities.
Known for the Nkwerre people and palm oil. Gateway LGA between Imo and Rivers States.
Known for palm oil, cassava and the Nwangele communities in eastern Imo State.
Known for palm oil and cassava farming. The Obowo people have strong business networks.
Known for the beautiful Oguta Lake, a major tourism site. Oil production and fishing are key activities.
Oil-rich LGA in western Imo, known for Shell operations, Imo River fishing and palm oil production.
Known for Okigwe area Command and commercial activities. Important transportation hub in northern Imo.
Small LGA known for palm oil and cassava. The Onuimo people have growing diaspora business networks.
Major commercial city in Imo. Known for the Orlu people, palm oil and key business between Imo and Anambra.
Known for Awo-Omamma and palm oil production. Growing commercial LGA with strong diaspora investment.
Known for oil production and the Omoku gas field. Rivers and Imo border LGA.
Known for palm oil, cassava and the Mgbidi communities. Agricultural LGA in western Imo.
Heart of Owerri, the Imo State capital. Home to Government House, major banks and commercial activity.
Northern Owerri suburbs with growing residential estates and commercial activities.
Western suburbs of Owerri. Home to Sam Mbakwe Airport and growing residential zones.
History of Imo State
Imo State Budget 2026
The 2026 budget for Imo State under Governor Hope Uzodinma totals ₦1.44T. 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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