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Akwa Ibom

    Capital:Uyo
    Governor:Udom Emmanuel
    Deputy:Moses Frank Ekpo
    Slogan:Land Of Promise

    Akwa Ibom is a state in the south south region of Nigeria  with the capital in Uyo. It was named after the Qua Iboe river which  can be found in the state. Akwa Ibom state was created on the 23rd September 1987 from cross river state. The state has experienced Transformation into one of the most beautiful state built with best facilities in Nigeria. The people of Akwa Ibom  belong to the Ibibio ethnic group in Nigeria and the Language spoken in the state is Ibibio and English.

    Natural Resources:  Crude oil, Salt, Iron, Coal, Gold, Clay, Limestone, Laterite and Gravel.
    Agricultural Resources: Largest Palm Forest in Nigeria
    Points of Interest:  Ibeno famous for yachting and swimming, Oron Museum – collection of finest carvings in Africa, Opobo Boatyard.  Natural land scape, sand beaches at Ikot Abasi.

    Image Credits:
    • http://pulse.ng/politics/nigeria-elections-2015-meet-nigeria-s-new-governors-elect-photos-id3653562.html
    • http://ephraimiteblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/as-their-political-feud-deepens-attah.html

    Local Government Areas

    • Abak
    • Eastern Obolo
    • Eket
    • Esit Eket
    • Essien Udim
    • Etim Ekpo
    • Etinan
    • Ibeno
    • Ibesikpo Asutan
    • Ibiono Ibom
    • Ika
    • Ikono
    • Ikot Abasi
    • Ikot Ekpene
    • Ini
    • Itu
    • Mbo
    • Mkpat Enin
    • Nsit Atai
    • Nsit Ibom
    • Nsit Ubium
    • Obot Akara
    • Okobo
    • Onna
    • Oron
    • Oruk Anam
    • Udung Uko
    • Ukanafun
    • Uruan
    • Urue-Offong/Oruko
    • Uyo




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