East Central State is a former administrative division of

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. It was created on 27 May 1967 from parts of the

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and existed until 3 February 1976, when it was divided into two states -

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and Imo. The area now comprises five states; Anambra, Imo,

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and Abia. The city of

was the capital of East Central State.

East Central State Leaders

* Ukpabi Asika, Administrator (1967 – July 1975) * Anthony Ochefu, Governor (July 1975 – February 1976)

References

Former Nigerian administrative divisions States and territories established in 1967 {{Imo-geo-stub