Akwa Ibom State is located in the South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria. It was formerly a part of the South-Eastern  state within the old Eastern Region of Nigeria. Following the 1976 state creation, it became part of Cross River State. Further restructuring of the Nigerian Federation saw the birth of Akwa Ibom as a state in the Nigerian polity; precisely on the 23rd of September 1987.

It is made up of 31 local government areas, with Uyo as the capital city. Its major towns include Uyo, Eket, Ikot Abasi, Oron, Etinan, Abak, and Ikot Ekpene. It has a population of 2, 359, 736 million based on the 1996 national census figures. As the third largest producer of crude oil in Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State, is one of most important economic resource bases of the Nation. Read more...

Our soil is host to a number of mineral resources that can be commercially exploited. There are both the metallic and non - metallic minerals which have been fairly distributed across the various local government areas of the state. A number of studies have been undertaken by the Federal Government owned Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC, on their uses and application. View more...
This site which compliments the official website of the Akwa Ibom State Government is aimed at providing information and promoting the visionary and developmental strides of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Chief Godswill Akpabio. The site also provides updates on projects as well as resources and opportunities within and around the state for the benefit of our people. View more...
Amongst the better known traditional arts of Africa are those of Akwa Ibom State. This is evident in the archeological findings of anthropologists. Raffia and cane craft have developed in the State to the extent that Ikot Ekpene, the main cluster of raffia craft in the Town is known as the ‘Raffia City’. While in Ikot Andem Itam in Itu, cane craft is more of a passion than an art. View more...
Akwa Ibom is a rich tourism destination offering unrivalled wealth of scenic landscape, long sandy coast, a wealth of wildlife and culture. Plus a warm and friendly people, known for their exceptional culinary skills. Solidly wedged in Nigeria's south eastern flank, the state is deeply religious and this shows not only in its name which translates into The Great God of Heaven. View more...