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Akwa Ibom State was established in 1987 by Ibrahim Badamosi Babandiga. This was a long-fought-for victory that led to the process of creating the state after decades of attempts. Hundreds of people dedicated their lives to this cause, and by the time they gained their own state it was long overdue. The people of “The Land of Promise” have originally lived in the Ibom village in Arochukwu. Over time, they migrated to the current state’s location. The name originates from a river called the Kwa Iboe. In the Efik language, the word Akwa means “big,” “large.” Even though the people of Akwa Ibom represent three different dialect groups, Ibibio, Annang, Oron, they possess a common identity. They are all believed to be the first ethnic groups to migrate to the south-eastern part of Nigeria. This uniting feature helps them stand together in their mission of creating a separate governing formation.

The community of Akwa Ibom’s fight for the own state began back in 1948, when the Ibibio Union changed its primary focus. Previously, they had been an organization that mainly dealt with cultural matters. But in 1948 they decided to concentrate on the idea of Nigeria being transformed into a state-divided country. The Ibibio Union became one of the leaders in this struggle, as the plans were brought to fruition. Sadly, during the initial separation of Nigeria into twelve states, back in 1967, the territory of Akwa Ibom State was assigned as a part of the South Eastern State. Nine years later, its name was changed to Cross River. But a simple change of façade wasn’t enough to hold back the population. They continued their fight to have a state The community’s second chance for creating a separate state appeared after the disintegration of the Second Republic. The people sent a request for a memorandum to the General Buhari Administration, but the result was unsatisfying. The next opportune moment came about when the political Bureau was held to determine the direction in which Nigeria was supposed to be heading. The same demands were sent to General Ibrahim Babangida again. This time the memorandum resulted in the creation of the Akwa Ibom State in 1987.

Akwa Ibom State Government is the government of Akwa Ibom, concerned with the administration of the state ministries. The government consists of Executive, Legislative and Judiciary. The government is headed by the Akwa Ibom State Governor who is the policy-maker and often assisted by the commissioners and other civil servant of the state.

Akwa Ibom State is a predominantly civil service state with the government being the major engine of growth. The main economic activities of the people are fishing (for riverine and coastal dwellers), farming (mostly for upland dwellers), trading, artisanship and white-collar services.

Akwa Ibom State consists of thirty-one (31) local government areas. They are:

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
Ukanafun
Udung-Uko
Uruan(Adadia)
Urue-Offong/Oruko
Uyo

Clay
Limestone
Lead/Zinc
Uranium
Salt
Lignite
Oil and Gas

Main Investment Opportunities in Akwa Ibom state exist in:

Agribusiness
Light Manufacturing
Healthcare
Tourism
Energy
Mining

Educational institutes in the state are:

Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic, Uyo
University of Uyo, Uyo
Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron
Akwa Ibom State University [Oruk Anam LGA And Mkpat Enin LGA
Obong University, Obong Ntak
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Ikot Osurua
Uyo City Polytechnic Nduetong Oku
Apex Polytechnic
Heritage Polytechnic, Eket
School of Nursing; Uyo, Eket, Oron, Ikot Ekpene, Etinan
Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit
School Of Basic Studies Abak
College of Arts & Sciences, Nnung Ukim
Ritman University
Sure Polytechnic, Ukanafun[

GOVERNOR EMMANUEL OPENS FIRST RICE MILL IN AKWA IBOMA new rice milling factory built in Ini local government area of Akwa Ibom State has been commissioned by Governor Udom Emmanuel, with a promise that it will give birth to several other factories in the area.
Commissioning Of State-Of-The-Art 300 Bed Space Isolation Center At Methodist General Hospital, Ituk Mbang, Uruan, LGA.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel and wife, Martha, accompanied by Deputy Governor, Speaker, AKHA, cutting a tape to inaugurate the State-of-Art 300 bed space isolation centre at Methodist General Hospital, Ituk Mbang in Uruan LGA.
Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, commissioned Lion Plywood Factory in Awa, Onna Local Government Area.The plywood industry an initiative geared toward making the state a major producer of finished products for the building sector.
Kings Flour Mill construction project is located in Mkpok-Okad Village, Onna LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The factory has 4.892m2 of closed area with 47.406m2 of open area.
Construction Of 6.41KM Nto Edino – Ekwere-Azu Road With 2No. 45M Span Bridges In Obot Akara Local Govt Area.

Akwa Ibom State

Slogan
Land of promise

Capital: Uyo

Governor

Udom Gabriel Emmanuel

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