States
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.[3]
East Central State Leaders
- Ukpabi Asika, Administrator (1967 – July 1975)[4]
- Anthony Ochefu, Governor (July 1975 – February 1976)[5]
References
- ↑ "Anambra | state, Nigeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ↑ "Brief History of Abia State:: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ↑ "Anambra | state, Nigeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ↑ "Publications on Ukpabi Asika in the offing". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2015-01-10. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ↑ Babarinsa, Dare (February 15, 2018). "For Muhammed, February is not about love". guardian.ng. Archived from the original on 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
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