Umuahia

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Location of Umuahia in Nigeria
Location of Umuahia in Nigeria

Umuahia is the capital city of Abia State in south eastern Nigeria; population 147,167 [1]. Slogan: Spring of Synergy

One of its prominent son's is Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, the former premier of Eastern Region of Nigeria. Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi the first Nigerian GOC and military Head of state is from the town. Mr. Lambert Ndukwe who was one of the richest men in Nigeria in the 50's is from a remote area of Abia state.


Umuahia became the first industrial city in Igboland during the First Republic.

It was declared the second capital of the short-lived nation of the Republic of Biafra on 28 September 1967 after the first capital Enugu was captured by Nigerian troops; after it was captured in turn on 22 April 1969, the last Biafran capital became Owerri.

The National War Museum is located in Umuahia. For more information about Umuahia and it's people, visit Umuahia Online - www.umuahia.org

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Coordinates: 5°32′N, 7°29′E

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