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THE BEAUTIFUL OWERRI

The serene beautiful Owerri Arial view of the entertainment centre in the whole of South East of Nigeria.

welcome to Owerri, the capital city of Imo state.

Imo state is a State in the south east of Nigeria sharing boundaries with states like River State, Abia State, Anambra State. Currently, the governor of the State is His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma. Imo state has two state owned University, namely: Imo state university (IMSU) and University of Agriculture Umuagwo. One state polytechnics, namely: Imo state polytechnic Omuma currently closed. Two federal universities namely: Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) and Alvan Ikoku federal university of Education (ALVAN) colleges of educations etc.

As at 2017, the population of Imo State is estimated at 4.928 million with area of 5,530kms.

Imo postal code is 460001.

Imo State was created on March 1976.

Ndubuisi Kanu was the first governor of Imo State from 1976 to 1977

Adekunle Lawal from 1977 to 1978

sunday Ajibade Adenihun 1978 to 1979

Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe 1979 to 1983

Ike Nwachukwu 1984 1985

Allison Amakoduna Madueke 1985 to 1986

Amadi Ikweche 1986 to 1990

Anthony E. Oguguo 1990 to 1992

Evan Enwerem 1992 to 1993

James N.J. Aneke 1993 to 1996

Tanko Zubiru 1996 to 1999

Achike Udenwa 1999 to 2007

Ikedi G. Ohakim 2007 to 2011

Rochas Anayo Okorocha 2011 to 2019

Emeka Ihedioha 2019 to2020

Hope Uzodinma 2020 till date.

Imo is beautified with two flyovers and the third flyover is under construction.

The beautiful Owerri 1is well known for its serenity and the home entertainment. The popular music in Imo is High life music. It is a type of music that tales a lot of stories.

In the tourist area, Imo state has a zoo located at Nekede, Oguta Lake etc. Imo is one of the Oil producing States in Nigeria, lead, calcium carbonate etc. Imo state have 27 local government areas.

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