Aba State Movement
Innovation • Enterprise • Unity • Accountability • Progress
The Aba State Movement is a collective voice of the people of Ukwa and Ngwa
extraction, passionately advocating for the creation of Aba State. The proposed state stands as a beacon of equity, fairness, and accelerated development within Nigeria’s
South-East geopolitical zone.
About Us
The Aba State Movement is a coalition of traditional leaders, civic organizations,political figures, and concerned citizens working towards the realization of Aba State —a state that will unite the Ukwa and Ngwa people under one administrative identity for
fair representation and rapid growth.
Our Core Values
Innovation • Enterprise • Unity • Accountability • Progress
Our Mission
To harness Aba’s entrepreneurial energy, geographic advantage and industrial capacity to drive inclusive growth, regional trade and sustainable development.
Our Vision
To establish a self-sustaining, globally competitive state that serves as Nigeria’s manufacturing, trade and innovation hub.
What make the proposed Aba State Unique:
- Homogeneity of communities making demand
- Approved twice by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Committees
- Persistence in Demand
- Geographical Contiguity
- Appropriate Population
- Available Resources
- Land Available for Even Development
- Unaltered Boundaries, for Decades of Demand
- Will enhance Private Investments
- Home to almost every family in the South East
- Conducive setting for businesses
Our Core Objective
Why Aba State?
Education & Research
The region hosts top institutions including Rhema University, Abia State Polytechnic, Veritas University, National Institute for Nigerian Languages, and several colleges and research centers, making it a hub for education and innovation.
Agriculture
Known as the food basket of the East, Aba State produces cassava, yam, banana, plantain, palm oil, cocoa, kola nut, and more. Vast palm plantations and forests across Ukwa, Ngwa, and Obingwa LGAs contribute significantly to local revenue.
Economic Viability
Aba State can thrive on its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) without depending on federal allocations. The region historically contributes the majority of Abia State’s IGR, reflecting its strong economic base.
Massive Manpower
Aba State boasts a large pool of skilled professionals—engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, artisans, and academics—ready to drive industrial and social development.
Commerce & Industry
Aba is Nigeria’s industrial powerhouse, home to Ariaria International Market, major industrial layouts, and hundreds of small and medium enterprises. It leads in leather, fashion, metal fabrication, and manufacturing, fueling jobs and trade across West Africa.
Electricity
The Geometric Power Plant in Osisioma ensures stable electricity supply, empowering industries and households across the proposed state.
Oil, Gas & Solid Minerals
With over 120 oil wells, abundant gas reserves, and solid minerals like zinc, lead, gold, and silica, Aba State has the natural resources to sustain rapid growth and industrialization.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Aba State enjoys strategic road and transport networks, linking it to major cities like Port Harcourt, Owerri, and Umuahia. Ongoing improvements in road construction, telecommunications, and logistics make it a prime location for trade, tourism, and investment.
News and Updates
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