Join AkwaIbomites around the world today today 23rd September 2014 as they Mark 27th years of State Creation.

Twitter Hashtag #AkwaIbom27

Brief History of Akwa Ibom State:

Akwa Ibom is a state in Nigeria named after the Qua Iboe river. It is located in the coastal South-Southern part of the country, lying between latitudes 4°321 and 5°331 North, and longitudes 7°251 and 8°251 East. The State 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.

Akwa Ibom is one of Nigeria’s 36 states with a population of over 5 million people and more than 10 million people in diaspora. It was created in 1987 from the former Cross River State and is currently the highest oil and gas producing state in the country. The state’s capital is Uyo with over 500,000 inhabitants . Akwa Ibom has an airport (Akwa Ibom International Airport) and two major sea ports on the Atlantic Ocean with a proposed construction of a world class seaport Ibaka Seaport at Oron. Along with English, the main spoken languages are Ibibio, Annang, Eket, and Oron languages.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akwa_Ibom_State

Lets the Celebration Begin!!!

The Event started On Sunday with Interdenominational service/thanksgiving at prestigious Ibom Hall mark the 27th year of State Creation, Highlight of Today's celebration will be the commissioning of people oriented projects across the state including, Abak-Utu nseghe-Ukanafun road, Essien Udim Secreteriat Complex and some facilities in Obot Akara, brand new roads in Nsit Ibom and Nsit Ubium among others,.

Akwa Ibom State was created out of Cross River State on September 23, 1987 by then IBB led Government, Since Then it has rise to the peak of its transformation!

Today Akwa Ibom stands out to be the city of choice to the good people of Nigeria, with a serene environment, improved infrastructures, Yet to commission international stadium, and hospitality citizens.


For More information about Akwa Ibom follow these Akwaibomites twitter handles

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Yak Abasi Odiong Akwa Ibom Isong Emana Nnyin!!!

Akwa Ibom Ado Okay

For Updated Pictures of AkwaIbom Environs pls visit
https://www.nairaland.com/1256550/uyo-city-peace-beauty-pictures

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Photos of the Event and Commissioning coming soon

Happy Birthday Akwa Ibom!!!

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Akwa Ibom MMA(Isongho) iyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa iyai!
Happy birthday to Akwa Ibom.

Yak mfon ye edidiongabasi asuk aka iso odu ye kpukpru ndito Akwa Ibom. Happy 27 Anniversary.

etenyong: Yak mfon ye edidiongabasi asuk aka iso odu ye kpukpru ndito Akwa Ibom. Happy 27 Anniversary.

Ye afo nde

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Happy 27th anniversary to my
beloved state, Akwa Ibom state - the
land of uncommon transformation,
one of the most peaceful and the
fastest growing state in Nigeria, the
future "Dubai" of Nigeria. A land filled with lovely and hardworking people,
a state named after God himself,
- God bless Akwa Abasi Ibom state.
- Long live Akwa Ibom
- Long live the federal Republic of
Nigeria.

Is this what Akpabio has got to show for his achievement?

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