Abia

- God's Own State

Abia State is naturally rich, with a wide range of resources that support both its economy and its tourism appeal. The state’s landscape is filled with forests, fertile soil, rivers, and mineral deposits, making it one of the most resource abundant regions in south-eastern Nigeria.

Capital

Umuahia

Created Date

12/01/2026

LGAs

Population

4,143,100

Major Tribes/Languages

Abia State is one of Nigeria’s most economically vibrant regions, known for its strong trade and manufacturing culture.

The major tribes are the Igbo of Aba, Umuahia, and Arochukwu. Other groups include Ngwa, Ohafia, Ukwa, Isuikwuato, and Ndị Igbo of Bende.

Size

6,320 km²

IGR

NGN ₦40.01 Billion +

Current Governor

Alex Oti

Popular Cuisines

Ofe Achara (Achara Soup)

This soup is considered a ceremonial delicacy in Umuahia and Isiala Ngwa. Ofe achara is a special kind of egusi soup. The egusi for this soup is well spiced and moulded; that is why the indigenes of Abia call it akpuru akpu mgbam. Another vital ingredient used in preparing this soup is the edible shoots of elephant grass.

Abacha (African Salad):

A popular Igbo dish from Abia, especially in areas like Isuochi, featuring boiled cassava strips mixed with palm oil, potash, onions, garden egg leaves, crayfish, and ugba (oil bean seeds).

Ukwa (Breadfruit)

Ukwa is a highly nutritious staple food, especially popular among the Igbo people of Nigeria, known for its rich carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and healthy fats, often prepared as a savory porridge with palm oil, fish, and spices, or roasted as a snack.