Obot-Akara
Obot-Akara | |
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  Obot-Akara Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°16′0″N 7°36′0″E / 5.26667°N 7.60000°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Akwa Ibom State |
| Headquarter | Nto Edino |
| Local Government Area | Obot Akara |
| Government | |
| • Executive Chairman | Hon. Lady Agnes Udoenwenwen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 103.5 sq mi (268.1 km2) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 188,000 |
| • Density | 1,800/sq mi (700/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Obot-Akara is in the south of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State whose headquarters is located at Nto Edino.
It is inhabited by the Anaangs ethnic group. It shares borders with Ikwuano[2](Abia State).
Districts[edit]
District: Ikot Abia
- Abak Ukpom
- Abiakpo Idiaha
- Abiakpo Ikot Abasi-Inyang
- Ama Okop
- Ibiakpan
- Ikot Abia
- Ikot Akpan-Enuek
- Ikot Ikok
- Ikot Moboho
- Ikot Obo Nto
- Ikot Obuk
- Ikot Ukpong Ikot Udan
- Ikot Upeng
- Ikot-Udom Anwa
- Imana
- Mbat Esifon
- Nto Eton
- Ntong Uno
- Obon Ukwa I
- Obon Ukwa II
- Okop
District: Nto Edino
- Abama
- Abasi Eduo
- Abiakipo Nkap
- Abiakpo Ikot-
- Abiakpo Ikot-Ukam
- Atan Ibong
- Edem Idem Okpo Eto
- Ibom Uruk
- Ibongokpo-Eto
- Ikot Essien
- Ikot Eyem
- Ikot Ide
- Ikot Idem Udo
- Ikot Mba
- Ikot Mem
- Ikot Oku
- Ikot Osom
- Ikot Udo Nto-Ide
- Ikot Ukana
- Nto Asiak
- Nto Edino Obot
- Nto Ekpe
- Nto Esu
- Nto Ide
- Nto Ide Anwa-Effiat
- Nto Obio Iwok
- Nto Omen
- Okpo Eto Ikot Imo
- Usaka
District: Obot Akara
- Abiakpo
- Abiakpo Ibo
- Abiakpo Ikot
- Abiakpo Ikot-Obio Nting
- Atai Ikwen
- Esa Iken
- Ikot Abasi Eyop
- Ikot Abia Osom
- Ikot Atasung
- Ikot Ntuen
- Ikot Utin
- Ikot Utu
- Ikot Utu Ikot Akpan
- Ikpe Mbak Eyop
- Ikpe Usung-Ita
- Ikwen Ikot Udom
- Inyang I
- Inyang II
- Mkpa Uno
- Nko Nto Okono
- Nkpo Nto Nkoboho
- Nsit Ikpe
- Nto Ekpu
- Nto Ndung
- Nto Obio Ikang
- Oku Obom
- Uto Ekpu Ikot
- Utu Ikot
Food in Obot Akara[edit]
Obot Akara like every Akwa Ibomites delight in Udia (Yam) with Ukang (sauce). They eat Ukwogho Etidot (Efik Bitter leaf soup), Otong Soup, Iwuk Edesi (Native jollof rice); Iwuk Ukom (plantain pottage), Edesi isip (efik coconut rice), Edika Ikong soup. Others like Efere Etighi, Egbank nkukwo, Afang soup, Afia Efere (white soup), Atama soup, editan soup, Afang soup, ekpang nkukwuo.
These people have many delicacy that one can actually eat during vacation.
Language in Obot Akara[edit]
Obot Akara falls among the Annang tribe in Akwa Ibom State, so they speak Annang, Efik and Ibibio is a possible heard or spoken among those who have moved from one part of the city or state to another. English is an Official Language in Nigeria so it taught in schools for better understanding, there is a Subtitle English called Pidgin, this language is spoken among those who do not have formal Education. Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo languages are spoken by some Indigene and most Migrants. It has a road link with abia state.
Religion in Obot Akara town[edit]
The people of Obot Akara are well known for their Tradition and Cultural festival. Obot Akara engage in Folklores games, Masquerades, Dances like Abiokpo, Asian Uboikpa, Ekpo, Uta, etc. Although civilization from Christianity has made many; to turn away from their old ways and believe in God.
Population in Obot Akara town[edit]
It is one of the 31 local government areas in Akwa Ibom state. And has its headquarters at Nto Edino. The town has three major districts. Which are Obot Akara, Nto Edino and Ikot Abia. The town has 28 Autonomous communities. Nto Edino has 28 as well while Ikot Abia has 22 communities. According to 2006 population from a source the town was 147,286. Although, it rise during the 2011 population project to 174,580. However, there is a tendency that it population is greater than 174,580 presently.
Social Amenities and Infrastructure in Obot Akara[edit]
The town has several primary and secondary schools. That are Government and private schools. There is also Palm Oil depot. 29 Adult Education Centers constructed. Ultra-Modern Executive Chambers at Nto Edino. There is Obot Akara Unity Hall. They have Model FIDA Community Civic Center. 200 ft constructed borehole, 20,000 liters tank on a steel tower of 40 ft. There is Mbiaso/Ikot Ukpong bridge linking the communities together. There is also a world class Chambers for Traditional Rulers Council; constructed in the town.
The town has also hosted the 9th and 10th season of Guilder Ultimate Search (GUS) in Usaka forest. The season 9 which was titled “The Gatekeeper’s Fortune” was won by Pascal Eronmose. And the Season 10 titled “The Tenth Symbol” was won by Denis Okike.
There are four airports close to Obot-Akara and these are Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Port Harcourt International Airport, and Asaba International Airport.
Notable People[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Akwa Ibom State: Subdivisions". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ places. "Towns & Villages in Obot Akara « Akwa Ibom State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
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