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Akwa Ibom State
“Land of Promise”
South South Zone
Since 1987
31 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Uyo
Governor
Umo Eno
Deputy Governor
Akon Eyakenyi
Date Created
September 23, 1987
Geopolitical Zone
South South
Area
7,081 km²
Estimated Population
~5.5 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom is a coastal South South state with substantial oil and gas reserves and a growing services sector. Uyo is a planned capital with wide roads and hospitality infrastructure. The Ibibio, Annang, and Oro peoples are prominent; the state is known for cuisine, festivals, and the Qua Iboe Church heritage.
Local Government Areas (31)
Abak
Eastern Obolo
Eket
Esit Ekid
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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