Akwa Ibom means THE GREAT ONE. Akwa Ibom is situated in the South-south zone of Nigeria.

Land area 7,081 sq km ( 31st of 36 States of Nigeria in terms of size)

Coastline: 129 km from Oron (East)to Ikot Abasi (West)

Population: 5.4 million 

Principal towns: Eket, Ikot Epene, Ikot Abasi, Oron, Abak, Itu, Etinan. Ukanafun, Ibeno

Location: Southsouth Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria 

31 local governments 

Date State was created—September 23, 1987

Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime created the State out of Cross River State.

State capital: Uyo estimated population: 500,000).

Languages: Ibibio, Annang, Eket, Oron 

Economy/Occupations: Main oil and gas producing State, fishing, farming, trading and a growing private sector 

Climate: Wet season: April to October; dry season: November to March. 

Rain forest with salt water (coastal area and fresh water in the interior)

State Governor:  Udom Emmanuel of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP

Tourism: Ibeno beach (45 km stretch, reputed to be the longest single beach in Africa), Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre, Ikot Ekpene City Plaza, Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Resort, Le Meridien Ibom Golf Resort, National Museum of Colonial History, Ibom Plaza in Uyo. Qua Iboe River, King Jaja Opobo memorial, National Gallery of Arts(Uyo), Amalgamation House (Lord Lugard’s Residence).