Uyo

city in Nigeria

Uyo is the capital city of Akwa Ibom State in South South Nigeria. It was home to about 428,000 people in 2006. It is home to the University of Uyo.

Understand

Ibibio speakers make up the majority of the population. They are mostly farmers, fishers and traders. Travellers will find many types of seafood available in this coastal town, including fish, prawns, periwinkles, crabs and lobsters.

climate

The climate of the state allows for favorable cultivation and extraction of agricultural and forest products such as palm produce, rubber, cocoa, rice, cassava, yam, plantain, banana, maize, and timber

Agriculture

In uyo state Maize (Zea mays L) is cultivated on a large scale.

Get in

Flight at the airport in 2009
  • Road transport: The State can be connected through the following public car service: God is Good Motors (GIGM), ABC transport, Peace Mass Transit, Chisco and Rivers Joy.

Get around

Transportation: Taxicabs, buses and ferries dominate public transport. They are usually inexpensive and are often used for multi passenger pick ups.

See

  • 🌍 Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Ibibio Museum, Udo Udoma Ave, ☏ +2347089444438. 9AM-6PM. (updated Jul 2022)

Do

Events

  • 🌍 Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival, Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom Nigeria. Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival is one of the biggest annual events held in Akwa Ibom State which features a host of worshippers and large assembly of carol singers raising voices in worship to God. (updated Dec 2021)
  • 🌍 Orange September, Ibom Hall, . Orange September is an annual festival showcasing the culture of Akwa Ibom State, groups, troupes and floats. (updated Dec 2021)

Recreational centres and parks

  • Ibeno Beach: Located in Ibeno LGA, Ibeno beach is a 30 km-long beach of clean sea sand that attracts visitors and tourists both within and outside the country on a regular basis. The beach gives a good opportunity to participate in recreational activities and water sports like swimming, surfing, etc. Ibeno beach is also a good choice for parties and picnics.
  • Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre

Modelled after South Africa’s Sun City, Ibom Tropicana is indeed a place of entertainment. You can choose to see a movie in the cinema, or sit out with friends in the eatery or just stroll around relishing the ambience of Ibom Tropicana. It is a good place to create memories with loved ones by catching as much fun as you can and taking as many pictures as you’d love.

  • Ibom Hotel and Resorts: the largest golf resort in Nigeria. The resort has over 135 hectares of land with enough recreational facilities such as outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre/ gym, a sauna, a steam bath, a boutique, golf shop, and an excellent restaurant and bar. The resort has a Marina club where people go to engage in a number of recreational activities such as table tennis, squash, lawn tennis, snooker, table soccer, and board games. Ibom Hotel and Resorts offers you luxury and comfort at a go.

Buy

  • De Choice Mall:an ultra-modern shopping centre located in 5/7 Ikot Ekpene Road by Ibom Plaza, which has furniture shops, electronics stores, beauty shops, pharmacy, eatery, etc. It also has a playing ground for children.

Eat

Drink

Sleep

  • 🌍 PhisBond (PhisBond Hotel), 29 Edet Akpan Avenue, 4 Lanes, Ewet Housing. Check-in: noon-midnight, check-out: noon. Featuring a bar, a restaurant serving African cuisine, and free private parking. The units at the hotel feature air conditioning and a desk. The property offers a paid airport shuttle service. ₦11,500. (updated Dec 2021)
  • Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort (Ibom Resort) (Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, Nwaniba Road), ☏ +234 708 066 0000. Check-in: 11AM. US$100. (updated Jul 2022)

Connect

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Ikot-Ekpene

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