East Central State

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.

States

East Central State Leaders

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. Missing or empty |title= (help)


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