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.^[3]

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^ "Brief History of Abia State:: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
^ "Anambra | state, Nigeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-07-12.

[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] "Anambra | state, Nigeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-07-12.

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