11 Wonderful Things You Need To Know About Akwa Ibom State

 The state, Akwa Ibom has been in the lips of many people in Nigeria and far eastern countries around Africa, since the Colonial era. One can not expect anything less than the beautiful city and amazing pre-urban environments it has today, having been joint with Cross River State in the Past 1970s.

Akwa Ibom State have recorded an immense economy growth and developments lately from the past and present Governors since the states creation.

Akwa-Ibom state map

A drive round the developed Uyo, Eket and Ikot Ekpene cities will make you wish you don't leave the state any longer.

Here are some of the major things you really need to know about Akwa Ibom State;

1. Akwa Ibom State Is Really A Peaceful City: 

Talking about peace, unity and tranquility, Uyo city has it all. Akwa Ibom is one of the most peaceful cities in Nigeria, you hardly hear of arm robbery attacks, cult activities. In this city you can sleep with your two eyes closed as the rate of crime is at its lowest rate.

All thanks to the present and past governments who have paid adequate attention in ensuring maximum protection of lives and properties of the citizens. So if you are looking for a city capital in Nigeria where lives and property will be guaranteed of adequate protection then you have to find your way into Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital.

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2. Beauty Is It's Second Name: 

Undoubtedly Uyo is one of the most beautiful cities in Nigeria. The city is adored with green scenery, lots of infrastructures and social amenities. It is listed in our Article, the top 10 most beautiful Cities in Nigeria. If you are looking for a beautiful City you can live in then Uyo is the perfect choice for You.

3. Akwa Ibom State Has One Of The Best Road:

 Networks in Nigeria. Driving round Uyo and Eket Cities is lots of fun because you will never run into potholes, and damaged roads. All the network of roads in Akwa Ibom are well tarred and adequately maintained.

4. No Much Traffic: 

Unlike cities like Lagos, Ibadan and Enugu where terrific traffic becomes the order of the day and a nightmare to businesses, Akwa Ibom citizens enjoy zero traffic on the road and this makes the whole part of the city to be easily accessible.

5. Akwa Ibom Is Beautified By Nature: 

After the Plateau and Enugu state, Akwa Ibom State is another city that is heavily decorated by nature, from the adorable greeny hills, Springs, to the attractive green sea at Ukanafun to the beautiful valleys. Ikot Ekpene remains a raffia city. The most important thing is that in Akwa Ibom you will enjoy fresh air at a very maximum comfort always free from polluted air.

6. It Is The BirthPlace For Some Nollywood Stars: 

Akwa Ibom state also contribute to the impact of Nollywood in film sector as it's the birthplace and homeland of some of the Nollywood stars like; Ini Edo, Imeh Bishop, Moses Escor and host of others.

Akwa-Ibom Nollywood star Ini Edo.

Akwa-Ibom state Nollywood comedian, Imeh Bishop.

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7. Akwa Ibom Has Many Film Locations:

If you are into film production, Akwa Ibom is the right place for you to get access to many Film locations. I just wondered why Film villages both government owned and Privately owned film villages, have not littered the city of Uyo.

8. Akwa Ibom State Has Many Tourist Attractions Sites: 

Ikot Ekpene is one city that has many tourist attraction sites. If the Tourism potential of Ikot Ekpene is well tapped into, Akwa Ibom will generate a lot of Internal Revenue from tourism.

9. Akwa Ibom Has An Exceptional Nightlife: 

Although it might not stand shoulder to shoulder with Lagos, Abuja and some of other big cities in Nigeria in terms of nightlife activities but in its own way it has an exceptional nightlife. Places like Edet Akpan Avenue, Nwaniba Road and Ring road 3 has set the city of Uyo up in the sky.

10. Good Transportation System:

Akwa lately invested billions of Naira on Ibom airlines lately, purchasing three planes to ease citizens transport and to carry out businesses accross Nigeria with ease.

11. Akwa Ibom Has A Mouth Watering Local Delicacies: 

It is like searching for a stone in big ocean trying to see an Abak Road that resembles 9th mile Okpa in Lagos, a commodity that is readily available in Uyo. Akwa Ibom is blessed with many mouth watering commodities which includes; Fu-fu, Afang soup, Goat Meat Pepper Soup, white soup, e.t.c.

Akwa-Ibom delicious epang nkukwo.

Akwa-Ibom vegetable soup (pumpkin)

Akwa-Ibom okro soup