Akwa Ibom has a tropical climate marked by two distinct seasons: the dry season (November – March) and the rainy wet season (April – October). The wet season is usually interrupted by a short dry spell in August often referred to as “August Break.” HistoryAkwa Ibom State was created on September 23, 1987 from the…

Akwa Ibom state comprises several related tribes, ethnic groups. They include: Ibibio, Annang, Oron, Eket, Ibeno, Mbo, Okobo and the Andonis. They share a common ancestry and are reputed to be the first settlers in present day south eastern Nigeria. HistoryAkwa Ibom State was created on September 23, 1987 from the former Cross River State.…

The major cities in Akwa Ibom state are: Uyo (the capital city) Ikot Ekpene, Eket, Abak, Oron, Ikot Abasi and Etinan. HistoryAkwa Ibom State was created on September 23, 1987 from the former Cross River State. The creation of the state marked the climax of a long sustained struggle for a separate State by the…

Uyo is the Capital City of Akwa Ibom State. Uyo city has witnessed great transformation from a local government headquarters to the status befitting of a modern state capital. More on Akwa Ibom HistoryAkwa Ibom State was created on September 23, 1987 from the former Cross River State. The creation of the state marked the…

Akwa Ibom state covers an area of 8,412 square kilometres. The Atlantic Coastline stretches 129 kilometers from Oron in the East to Ikot Abasi in the West. HistoryAkwa Ibom State was created on September 23, 1987 from the former Cross River State. The creation of the state marked the climax of a long sustained struggle…

Akwa Ibom State is located 4o 32’ and 5o 53’ North and Longitude 7o 25’ and 8o 25’ East. HistoryAkwa Ibom State was created on September 23, 1987 from the former Cross River State. The creation of the state marked the climax of a long sustained struggle for a separate State by the people of…

Akwa Ibom State was created on September 23, 1987 from the former Cross River State. The creation of the state marked the climax of a long sustained struggle for a separate State by the people of the “Mainland” part of the former Cross River State. LocationThe State is located 4o 32’ and 5o 53’ North…

Akwa Ibom State was created on September 23, 1987 from the former Cross River State. The creation of the state marked the climax of a long sustained struggle for a separate State by the people of the “Mainland” part of the former Cross River State. LocationThe State is located 4o 32’ and 5o 53’ North…

Ibom International Airport, officially Akwa Ibom International Airport (AKIA), is one of the remarkable features of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The 3.6km runway is the longest in the country and is equipped with the latest aviation technologies, by global standards, had commenced daily commercial flights to Lagos and Abuja and international flight (i.e. the airlift…

The Ibaka Integrated Deep Seaport project is one mega project whose economic importance to Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and the entire Gulf of Guinea has been well acknowledged. This has informed keen interest of the Federal Government of Nigeria in the project, which on completion, is expected to redefine the direction of economic activities in…