Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe Riveā€¦
Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe River which bisects the state before flowing into the Bight of Bonny. Akwa Ibom was split from Cross River State in 1987 with her capital Uyo and with 31 local government areas.
  • Capital: Uyo
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Date created: 23 September 1987
  • Demonym: Akwa Ibomite
  • Time zone: UTC+01 (WAT)
  • Dialing Code: +234
Data from: en.wikipedia.org