Soleymania:
I works there as a site engineer, level of poverty so much that just roasted plantain and chicken can get their girls to bed. The elites rides on d illiterates, they see Lagos like heaven, 50% of them are myopic, have never been outside of d state, roads are good really, but what's d size of d capital? U can finish all road projects.. within an hour u can tour uyo.. they are not exposed, their men very lazy,arrogant. Anyone from Lagos (yorubas) are like gods to thier girls,if U con get car,jeep. Dia best estate is just like bodija estate in ibadan,no private tv.. silverbird cinema Na like heaven to them. If u have keke for commercial u b big boy,can date enough girls, a 30 yr old guy can still be an undergraduate, mapoly abeokuta better pass uni uyo. My first time in market ,de asked are u a corper.. majority doesn't expect strangers, except corpers..most businesses are runned by igbos,they are lazy. Akpabio Na like demi god..road from Abia Na death trap.. ask corpers.....the state is far behind...... [color=#006600][/color]

Soleymania:
I works there as a site engineer, level of poverty so much that just roasted plantain and chicken can get their girls to bed. The elites rides on d illiterates, they see Lagos like heaven, 50% of them are myopic, have never been outside of d state, roads are good really, but what's d size of d capital? U can finish all road projects.. within an hour u can tour uyo.. they are not exposed, their men very lazy,arrogant. Anyone from Lagos (yorubas) are like gods to thier girls,if U con get car,jeep. Dia best estate is just like bodija estate in ibadan,no private tv.. silverbird cinema Na like heaven to them. If u have keke for commercial u b big boy,can date enough girls, a 30 yr old guy can still be an undergraduate, mapoly abeokuta better pass uni uyo. My first time in market ,de asked are u a corper.. majority doesn't expect strangers, except corpers..most businesses are runned by igbos,they are lazy. Akpabio Na like demi god..road from Abia Na death trap.. ask corpers.....the state is far behind...... [color=#006600][/color]

Decrozz:
Op, Abasi odion fin.

My love for Akwa ibom and Akwa ibomites is unexplainable. My service year experience at Iffe Town, Mkpat Enin LGA is like a decade. The beautiful memories will forever linger on. I already have plans to pay a visit before this year runs out.

The people are simply awesome, the food and most importantly my students. One thing I dislike about most Akwa ibomites generally is their attitude to work and education. It's like they're being forced to learn.

On the whole, Akwa ibom is a dream city. I'd love to marry from that state save for thier marriage expenses. Kilode!

God bless Akwa Ibom. Mme ima fin eti eti.

Gerrard59:


Mostly politically motivated. Cultism isn't high in its institutions as compared to say Rivers or even Cross River. Ditto for kidnapping, politics is behind the majority; which is unfortunate.
The cultism in the state and Nigeria now in general are not only having students involving in it, but street urchins, indigenes and others who have strong political backings in order to exhibit high level of supremacy, the kidnapping in the state are mostly for pecuniary gains and an undertone of political influence as a result of arms empowerment to the youth by different political juggernauts.



I don't know about Eket or Ikot Ekpene, however, lands in Uyo depends on location and how deep your pocket is. Land(s) in the city center shouldn't go beyond 10 million (I'm poor at land measurement). Where you can get land between 2-7 million will be in the outskirts (about an hour from Plaza), places like Etoi which has under it Ifa Atai, Ifa Ikot Akpan, Mbak Etoi and a host of "Ifas" and "Etois".
Wherever you want to buy, ensure you see the clan heads to ascertain rightful owners. Akwa Ibomites are Nigerians, anything can happen.

nigerianvenom:
fratermathy, thanks for this.but akwa Ibom has four major cities (uyo, eket, ikot ekpene, oron).
Le meridien hotel is not in uyo but uruan, so is Atlantic fm and cocharis motors.
The first class newly completed hospital built by Akpabio isn't in uyo but itu.
Akwa Ibom is the most peaceful state in Nigeria. It has the deepest sea pot in Nigeria without dredging.
Akwa Ibom has some of the most important entertainers in the entertainment industries and sport, I. e, ini edo, Frank Edoho, ime bishop Umoh, mesh, pasto goddy goddy, emem isong, annie idibia, Vincent enyeama, England youth prodigy rose efanga Barkley.
The first chief justice of Uganda, justice udo udoma was from akwa Ibom.
The first or second cbn governor - clement isong was from akwa Ibom.
The longest serving secretary to the federal government - ufot ekaette is from akwa Ibom.
The second in command of the defunct biafra region - General Philip effiong was from Akwaibom.
The first indigenous IGP of Nigeria-sir Louis effiong was from akwa Ibom.
Maritime Academy of Nigeria is in oron, akwa Ibom.
Akwa Ibom was created same day with katsina state.
The most popular beer in akwa ibom is champion beer which is brew in akwa ibom.
Governor Victor attah married a Canadian while Godswill Akpabio married an igbo woman.
Akwa Ibom has the best delicacies meals in West Africa, I. e edikang ikon, ekpang nkukwo, afong, etc.
I'm from akwa Ibom, incase you don't know and akwa Ibom ayaiya

fippycbk:


Nkem I no gree for this one oooo.

nigerianvenom:
fratermathy, thanks for this.but akwa Ibom has four major cities (uyo, eket, ikot ekpene, oron).
Le meridien hotel is not in uyo but uruan, so is Atlantic fm and cocharis motors.
The first class newly completed hospital built by Akpabio isn't in uyo but itu.
Akwa Ibom is the most peaceful state in Nigeria. It has the deepest sea pot in Nigeria without dredging.
Akwa Ibom has some of the most important entertainers in the entertainment industries and sport, I. e, ini edo, Frank Edoho, ime bishop Umoh, mesh, pasto goddy goddy, emem isong, annie idibia, Vincent enyeama, England youth prodigy rose efanga Barkley.
The first chief justice of Uganda, justice udo udoma was from akwa Ibom.
The first or second cbn governor - clement isong was from akwa Ibom.
The longest serving secretary to the federal government - ufot ekaette is from akwa Ibom.
The second in command of the defunct biafra region - General Philip effiong was from Akwaibom.
The first indigenous IGP of Nigeria-sir Louis effiong was from akwa Ibom.
Maritime Academy of Nigeria is in oron, akwa Ibom.
Akwa Ibom was created same day with katsina state.
The most popular beer in akwa ibom is champion beer which is brew in akwa ibom.
Governor Victor attah married a Canadian while Godswill Akpabio married an igbo woman.
Akwa Ibom has the best delicacies meals in West Africa, I. e edikang ikon, ekpang nkukwo, afong, etc.
I'm from akwa Ibom, incase you don't know and akwa Ibom ayaiya

fratermathy:


I wont let you derail my thread so... bye bye now. Run along!

squanta:

Height in this sense is inconsequencial though I beg to disagree with you, I'm 5ft11" and I'm an Akwa Ibomite.

LizGray:
Akwa-Ibom. You only posted the good part about them tho.

Idydarling:
I agree to most of what you said except no.12, it is only illiterates or semi- illiterate individual who'll have a local accent when speaking English, I'm a proud Akwàibomite and I can pride myself in speaking English without u knowing where I'm from...


that being said, I like ur post op, you have said the truth, atang akpaniko!!!

Kizmilz:
Akwa ibom, land of short people...

fratermathy:


Huh? Corps member ke? Look at my post history before you talk bro. You are so naive that you feel anyone who writes about a place is a corps member ba?

The boldened is all I got from your post and thanks for that, bro.


Next time be more constructive in comments. There are no comparisons here. This is my subjective opinion. It does not need to appeal to you or any group of persons.

Kizmilz:
Akwa ibom, land of short people...

Kizmilz:
Akwa ibom, land of short people...

TSOM:


Hater! Uyo is a tourist city and also an economic hub.

Relaxation centers about everywhere in Uyo to cater for these tourists and the working populace to unwind in their free time.

I bet your state/city is several strata below Uyo.

I dare you to mention it.

dovezeeta:
d richest state in Nigeria n d most backward state in Nigeria. Plus too much villages. every thursday,friday and Saturday at least 10 people would be buried in each local govt., too much much witchcraft,etc

Dentmoyin:
proudly an akwa ibomite....working so hard to get more honours for my beautiful state..akwa ibom ayaya...if you have never been there, then you've never travelled.....

Idydarling:
I agree to most of what you said except no.12, it is only illiterates or semi- illiterate individual who'll have a local accent when speaking English, I'm a proud Akwàibomite and I can pride myself in speaking English without u knowing where I'm from...


that being said, I like ur post op, you have said the truth, atang akpaniko!!!

Gerrard59:



1, Poverty is high in Nigeria. Fact is majority of Nigerians are poor. This is not an Akwa Ibom phenomenon.

2, Elites ride on Nigerians. This is everywhere. From Sokoto to Iyesin to Obio Akpa to Ikeja to Ogoja to Aba. Nigerian elites are same everywhere. Distinction is in the name.

3, Unfortunately Lagos is Nigeria's most developed state, so that can be accepted. My school mates when I was in Port Harcourt saw us(Lagos folks) as exposed; that's because they haven't been to Lagos. How much more Akwa Ibomites?

4, Uyo is a small city, no biggie about touring it in one day. This isn't Ibadan (largest city in WA), 50%? More like 70%, this includes those who passed through states and not necessarily visit them. Men lazy? Most Nigerians are lazy. Arrogant? Yes and loath taking corrections.
Yorubas aren't contiguous to Akwa Ibom, so it's not every time you get to see one. Every Nigerian accords excessive respect to individuals with jeeps and exotic cars, this isn't peculiar to AKS. Private TV? The market isn't there yet, however, number of radio stations has shot up.

5, Quite unfortunate. However, there has been an increase in persons seeking higher education as everyone understands that things can't be done the same way. How can MAPOLY be better than Uniuyo? That's preposterous. What's is/are your methodology(ies) used in ranking? Akwa Ibomites unfortunately aren't used to a cinema culture or an advanced mode of "flexing", it's understandable.

6, Owning a Keke only attract a certain class of girls(ladies). This is Nigerian and not Akwa Ibomitic. There exist class differences everywhere. Your Keke wouldn't move an ant in Ewet Housing Estate. You get the analogy? Akwa Ibomites love strangers/visitors unless in the interior villages, which is still peculiar to Nigeria and not only AKS. Igbos are an industrious set of individuals, no argument about this. However, most Nigerians are lazy. Akapbio is to Akwa Ibom as Wike is to Rivers as Aregbe is to Osun as El-Rufai is to Kaduna, it's Nigerian. Road from Abia is a federal government project. Heck, most fed roads are bad. The state isn't behind, actually it's growing. Inquire from Wikileaks's documents.