Imo State
State of Nigeria
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| 2023 | Chike Olemgbe becomes Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, representing Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area for the first time. |
| 2022 | Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji becomes leader of the Archdiocese of Owerri. |
| 2020 | Archbishop David Onuoha becomes leader of the Province of Owerri and Bishop of Okigwe South. |
| January 15 2020 | Hope Uzodinma becomes Governor representing APC, serving from this date until the present. |
| 2019 | Bishop Benjamin Chinedum Okeke begins leadership of the Orlu Diocese. |
| August 2019 | Severe flooding in Orsu-Obodo community, Oguta local government area, submerged 70 houses, displaced 2000 villagers, and destroyed farmlands due to heavy rainfall. |
| May 29 2019 | Emeka Ihedioha becomes Governor representing PDP, serving until January 15, 2020. |
| 2018 | Nelson Enwerem wins the Mr Nigeria title, representing Imo State in a national beauty pageant. |
| 2018 | Bishop Chukwuma Oparah begins leadership of the Owerri Diocese. |
| 2017 | Flooding in Owerri displaced many residents in the state capital. |
| 2015 | Ugonna Ozurigbo becomes Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly |
| November 11 2014 | Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) was initiated in Imo State to address soil erosion challenges. |
| 2013 | Kelechi Iheanacho wins the U-17 World Cup and is named tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP). |
| May 29 2011 | Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha becomes Governor, representing APGA/APC, serving until May 29, 2019. |
| 2010 | Bishop Chamberlain Chinedu Ogunedo begins leadership of the Mbaise Diocese. |
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