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Akwa Ibom is a state in Nigeria. It is located in the coastal southern part of the country, lying between latitudes 4°32′N and 5°33′N, and longitudes 7°25′E and 8°25′E. The state is located in the South-South geopolitical zone, and is 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 and the southernmost tip of Cross River State.
Etinan is located within the south south part of Nigeria and constitutes one of the Local Government Areas in the oil rich Akwa Ibom State. Known for its agricultural and arts craft products, the area forms one of the most peaceful locations in the West African State of Nigeria.
Uyo Township Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Akwa United F.C. of the Nigerian Premier League. It is also a center for social, cultural, political, and religious events. The popular annual Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol, organized by the Akwa Ibom State Government, always holds at the stadium. The stadium is located close to a major market in Uyo City, called Akpan Andem Market. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people.
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) was conceived and funded by the Akwa Ibom State Government. Unity of people with a passion to constantly seek knowledge that addresses practical issues of development in Nigeria. The university opened its doors to its pioneer students in the 2010/2011 academic year.
Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. He is the current Minister of Niger Delta, a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Senate's Minority Leader. He also served as Governor of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria from May 29, 2007 to May 29, 2015.
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic is a tertiary learning institution in Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1991. The institution is accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) with the mandate to provide access to education in technology and commerce.
Commissioner for Local Government andChieftaincy Affairs is an official of the Akwa Ibom State Government in Nigeria. The current commissioner is Rt. Hon Victor Etim Antai
Bassey Albert Akpan is a Nigerian politician who has been a member of the Senate of Nigeria since June 2015. Previously, he was Commissioner of Finance in Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2014. He was first elected to the Senate in March 2015, to represent Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District and he won re-election for a second time in the February 2019 senatorial elections. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party.
The Akwa IbomStateMinistry of Education is the state government's ministry tasked with overseeing the education sector in the state, policy formulation and control over Primary, Secondary and State-owned Tertiary Institutions in consonance with the National Policy on Education, and monitoring and evaluation of educational programmes to ensure quality.
The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism is the state's government branch or ministry, responsible for planning, devising and implementing the state's strategy on Culture and Tourism.
The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Justice is the Nigerian state government ministry, concerned with the administration of justice. The Ministry is under the coordination of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, who is often assisted by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary.
The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Finance is the state government ministry, charged with the responsibility to plan, devise and implement the Akwa Ibom State policies on finance.
The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Works is the state government ministry charged with the responsibility of planning, devising, and implementing state policies on public works.
The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Transport and Petroleum is the Nigerian state government ministry charged with the responsibility to plan, devise, and implement state policies on transportation and petroleum.
The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Information and Strategy is the state government's ministry, charged with the responsibility to plan, devise and implement the state policies on Information and Strategy.
The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council is a governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Akwa Ibom State headed by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Head of Civil Service, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and the Governor's special aides.
Ibom Multi-Specialty Hospital is a state of the art hospital in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. It is popularly referred to as "ISH".
Ibom Air is a Nigerian Airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government.
Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat is a government office complex at Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It was named for the former governor, Idongesit Nkanga.
References
- ↑ Government, Akwa Ibom State. "AGRICULTURE". akwaibomstate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 2017-02-26. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- ↑ "Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sufficiency". moafs.akwaibomstate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 2017-02-26. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
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