Akwa Ibom
Land of Promise
QUICK FACTS
*Population: 3,902,051 (2006 census) 5,482,177 (2016 forecast) - 15th of 37
*Percentage of Nigeria's total population: 2.78%
*Population density: 551 - 5th of 37
*Landmass: 7,081 sq km (2, 734 sq mi) - 31st of 37
* Internally Generated Revenue: N30,696, 770, 278.06 (2020)
**State capital: Uyo
**Local Government Areas: 31
**Current Governor: Udom Emmanuel (People’s Democratic Party)
*National Bureau of Statistics
**Akwa Ibom State Government
INTRODUCTION
Akwa Ibom State is one of the six states that make up the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It has interstate boundaries with Cross River State to the East, Abia State to the North and Northwest and Rivers State to the Southwest. To its South is the Gulf of Guinea.
LANDMASS, LOCATION AND POPULATION
Akwa Ibom State covers an area of 7,081 square kilometres. It lies at latitude 05°00′ North and 07°50′ East. It has a population of 3,902,051 (2006 census) 5,482,177 (2016 forecast) and a population density of 551. The state accounts for 2.78% of Nigeria's total population.
HISTORY AND PEOPLE