Akwa Ibom State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, located in the southern part of the country. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, natural resources, and vibrant economy. The state is divided into local government areas (LGAs) for administrative purposes. This article presents a comprehensive list of all the LGAs in Akwa Ibom State, along with their headquarters.
Akwa Ibom State Snapshot
- Total land area: 6,900 Km2
- Capital: Uyo
- Population: 5,867,932 (Male- 2,992,645 and Female- 2,875,287)
- Vegetation: Tropical Monsoon.
- Major crops: Plantain, Oil Palm, Banana, Cassava, Yam, and Cocoa.
- Solid minerals: Kaolin, Limestone, Coal
There are six agricultural zones in Akwa Ibom state: Oron, Abak, Ikot Ekpene, Etinan, Eket, and Uyo.
Main Investment Opportunities
Opportunities for investment exist in:
- Agribusiness
- Light Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Tourism
- Energy
- Mining
Akwa Ibom has 31 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own unique characteristics and attributes. These LGAs play a crucial role in the governance and administration of the state. Here is a list of the 31 Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State:
- Abak LGA
- Eastern Obolo LGA
- Eket LGA
- Esit-Eket LGA
- Essien Udim LGA
- Etim-Ekpo LGA
- Etinan LGA
- Ibeno LGA
- Ibesikpo-Asutan LGA
- Ibiono-Ibom LGA
- Ika LGA
- Ikono LGA
- Ikot Abasi LGA
- Ikot Ekpene LGA
- Ini LGA
- Itu LGA
- Mbo LGA
- Mkpat-Enin LGA
- Nsit-Atai LGA
- Nsit-Ibom LGA
- Nsit-Ubium LGA
- Obot-Akara LGA
- Okobo LGA
- Onna LGA
- Oron LGA
- Oruk Anam LGA
- Ukanafun LGA
- Udung-Uko LGA
- Uruan LGA
- Urue-Offong/Oruko LGA
- Uyo LGA
List of Akwa Ibom State 31 Local Government Areas with their Headquarters
| Local Government Area | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Abak | Abak |
| Eastern Obolo | Okoroete |
| Eket | Eket |
| Esit Eket | Eket |
| Essien Udim | Ikot Ekpene |
| Etim Ekpo | Ikot Ekpene |
| Etinan | Etinan |
| Ibeno | Upenekang |
| Ibesikpo Asutan | Nung Udoe |
| Ibiono Ibom | Oko Ita |
| Ika | Nung Ukim |
| Ikono | Ibiaku Ntok Okpo |
| Ikot Abasi | Ikot Abasi |
| Ikot Ekpene | Ikot Ekpene |
| Ini | Odoro Ikpe |
| Itu | Itu |
| Mbo | Enwang |
| Mkpat Enin | Ikot Abasi |
| Nsit Atai | Odot |
| Nsit Ibom | Nsit Ibom |
| Nsit Ubium | Ikot Osurua |
| Obot Akara | Ikot Akpa Nkuk |
| Okobo | Okopedi |
| Onna | Ikot Uboh |
| Oron | Oron |
| Oruk Anam | Ikot Ibritam |
| Udung Uko | Ikot Akpan Nkuk |
| Ukanafun | Ikot Akpan Nkuk |
| Uruan | Idu Uruan |
| Urue-Offong/Oruko | Urue-Offong |
| Uyo | Uyo |
This article has provided a comprehensive list of all the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, along with their headquarters. Akwa Ibom State is a diverse and vibrant state with various LGAs that contribute to the overall development and administration of the state. Each LGA has its unique characteristics and plays a significant role in the socioeconomic growth of the state. For more information on Akwa Ibom State and its LGAs, you can visit the official website of the Akwa Ibom State Government [www.aksgonline.com].
List of Languages in Akwa Ibom State, and their LGAs
The following table lists the languages of Akwa Ibom State, and the local government areas in which they are spoken:
| Language | LGA(s) spoken in |
| Anaang | Abak, Essien Udim, Ika, Ikot Ekpene, Oruk-Anam, Ukanafun,Etim ekpo, |
| Obolo | Eastern Obolo |
| Ekid | Eket, Esit Eket |
| Etebi | Esit Eket |
| Ibibio | Etinan, Ibiono Ibom, Ikono, Ikot Abasi, Itu, Mkpat Enin, Nsit Atai, Nsit-Ubium, Onna, Uruan, Uyo, Ini. |
| Ibuno | Ibeno |
| Ika Oku | Ika |
| Nkari | Ini |
| Itu Mbon Uso | Ini |
| Idere | Itu |
| Efik | Itu, Uruan |
| Ebughu | Mbo, Oron |
| Efai | Mbo |
| Enwan | Mbo |
| Oro | Mbo, Oron, Udung Uko, Urue-Offrong-Oruko |
| Iko | Eastern Obolo |
| Okobo | Okobo |
| Ilue | Oron |
| Khana | Oruk-Anam |
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on the knowledge cutoff of January 2024. Please verify with official sources for any recent updates or changes.