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…

The Honourable Commissioners and Special Advisers, Akwa Ibom, 2014 Mr. Don Etim Commissioner for Works Mr. Aniekan Umanah Commissioner for Information and Communications Barr. Ekpenyong Ntekim Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Engr. Etido Inyang Special Adviser Bureau of Technical Matters Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem Commissioner for Special Duties Dr. Ememabasi Bassey Commissioner for Health Dr.…

Senators (Members of the National Assembly, House of Senate), Akwa Ibom State, 2014 Senator Ita S. J. Enang  Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District Senator Helen U. Esuene  Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District Senator Aloysius A. Etok  Akwa Ibom North Senatorial District Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of…

How to prepare Edikang Ikong (Edikaikong Soup) Edikaikong soup is a vegetable soup of the Ibibios or Efiks people found largely in Akwa Ibom state, South-South region of Nigeria. Edikang Ikong is delicious, nutritious and has a lot of essential vitamins only when eating fresh. Here is a recipe on how to make the authentic…

How to prepare Edikang Ikong meal Edikaikong is a vegetable soup of the Ibibios or Efiks people found largely in Akwa Ibom state, South-South region of Nigeria. Edikang Ikong is delicious, nutritious and has a lot of essential vitamins only when eating fresh. Here is a recipe on how to make the authentic EdikanKong soup.…

How to make Edikang Ikong Soup Edikang Ikong (Edikaikong) soup is a meal of the Ibibios or Efiks people found largely in Akwa Ibom state, South-South region of Nigeria. Edikang Ikong is delicious, nutritious and has a lot of essential vitamins only when eating fresh. Here is a recipe on how to make the authentic…

The meals usually available in Akwa Ibom are: Akwa Ibom is well known nationally for its exciting and rich culture. It is highly gifted in culinary culture as it is reputed for its variety of standard cuisines. Akwa Ibom’s cuisines lure and tour the world. In fact, our culinary culture is exported around the world.…

The foods in Akwa Ibom are: Akwa Ibom is well known nationally for its exciting and rich culture. It is highly gifted in culinary culture as it is reputed for its variety of standard cuisines. Akwa Ibom’s cuisines lure and tour the world. In fact, our culinary culture is exported around the world. Its meals…