Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It borders Cross River State to the east, Rivers State and Abia State to the west and north-west, and to 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 Rive…
Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It borders Cross River State to the east, Rivers State and Abia State to the west and north-west, and to 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
  • ISO 3166 code: NG-AK
Data from: en.wikipedia.org