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East Central State

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East Central State is a former administrative division of Nigeria.[1] It was created on 27 May 1967 from parts of the Eastern Region and existed until 3 February 1976, when it was divided into two states - Anambra and Imo.[2] The area now comprises five states; Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi and Abia. The city of Enugu was the capital of East Central State.

East Central State Leaders

  • Ukpabi Asika, Administrator (1967 – July 1975)[3]
  • Anthony Ochefu, Governor (July 1975 – February 1976)[4]

Lt. Col John Atom Kpera, Governor from February 14, 1976 to March 15, 1976

References

  1. ^ "Anambra | state, Nigeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  2. ^ "Brief History of Abia State:: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  3. ^ "Publications on Ukpabi Asika in the offing". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2015-01-10. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  4. ^ guardian.ng https://guardian.ng/opinion/for-muhammed-february-is-not-about-love/. Retrieved 2020-05-30.


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