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Abia

British  
/ æbˈiːa /

noun

  1. a state of SE Nigeria. Capital: Umuahia. Pop: 2 833 999 (2006 est). Area: 6320 sq km (2440 sq miles)

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The working conditions are worse for doctors in state-owned hospitals like the Abia State University Teaching Hospital where doctors are owed 24 months’ salary in arrears.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023

At the Federal Medical Center in Nigeria’s Abia state, Dr. Chigozie Ozurumba said doctors can only hope that things get better for them, with the strike seen as a last resort.

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023

The judge in Abia also asked the government, which can appeal the ruling, to issue a public apology for the incident in the media.

From Reuters • Jan. 19, 2022

Whyte's talent for music was developed at the Uzuakoli Leprosy Centre in what is now Abia State in south-eastern Nigeria, where he spent the last 45 years of his life.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2017

“Another envelope,” said Abia Sulayman when Kyle opened the mailbox.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein