Imo State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies to the south of this West African country, with Owerri as it capital and largest city. Ikedi Godson Ohakim is the current governor of Imo State. Imo State came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad, having been previously part of East-Central State. The state is named after the Imo River.

Part of it was split off in 1991 as Abia State, and another part became Ebonyi State. The main cities in Imo State are Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe.The famous Orashi River starts from its source in this state . Local language is Igbo while Christianity is prominent.

Besides Owerri, Imo State's major towns are Isu, Okigwe, Oguta, Orlu, Mbaise, Emekuku (Emeke Ukwu), Mbieri, Orodo, Orsu, Amaigbo, Mbano. The state is rich in crude oil, natural gas and fertile, arable agricultural land.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS [27]
Aboh Mbaise, Ahiazu Mbaise, Ehime Mbano, Ezi na Ihite, Ideato North, Ideato South, Ihite Uboma, Ikeduru, Isiala Mbano, Isu, Mbaitoli, Ngor Okpuala, Njaba, Nkwerre, Nwangele, Obowo, Oguta, Ohaji Egbema, Okigwe, Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, Owerri West, Onuimo

CONSTITUENCIES AND REPRESENTATIIVES
The following are the representatives from Imo State Fedral Constituencies. Click on the names of the representatives to view their picture and profile.