Akwa Ibom State

Akwa Ibom is a state in southeastern Nigeria, bordering the Gulf of Guinea. Its capital and largest city is Uyo.

Uyo: Uyo is the capital and largest city of Akwa Ibom State in southeastern Nigeria. The state capital is its administrative and commercial center.
States of Nigeria: Nigeria is a federation made up of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Akwa Ibom is one of the federation's constituent states.
Nigerian oil industry: Nigeria's oil industry explores, produces, transports, and processes petroleum, especially in the Niger Delta. Petroleum production is a major part of Akwa Ibom's economy.
Ekpe: Ekpe is a masked society and cultural institution found among several communities in southeastern Nigeria and Cameroon. Ekpe traditions are present in communities including the Oron.
Ibibio people: The Ibibio are an ethnic group indigenous to southeastern Nigeria, especially Akwa Ibom State. They are among the state's largest Indigenous communities.
Akwa Ibom State creation: Akwa Ibom State was created from Cross River State on 23 September 1987. Its formation established the state's present place in Nigeria's federation.
Niger Delta: The Niger Delta is a vast river delta and oil-producing region in southern Nigeria. Akwa Ibom lies within the broader Niger Delta region.
Ekpo society: Ekpo is a traditional masked society among the Ibibio and related peoples of southeastern Nigeria. Its performances and institutions are part of Ibibio cultural life.
Annang people: The Annang are an ethnic group indigenous to the area around Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom State. Their homeland occupies much of the state's northwest.
Cross River State (former state): Cross River State was a Nigerian state whose territory included present-day Akwa Ibom until 1987. Akwa Ibom's territory was administered within Cross River State before its creation.

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