All 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State
Complete list of every LGA in Akwa Ibom State — headquarters, land area, population, notable communities, and key economic facts.
Complete List of LGAs in Akwa Ibom State
| # | LGA Name | Headquarters | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abak | Abak | — |
| 2 | Eastern Obolo | Okoroete | — |
| 3 | Eket | Eket | — |
| 4 | Esit Eket | Uquo | — |
| 5 | Essien Udim | Afaha Ikot Ebak | — |
| 6 | Etim Ekpo | Utu Etim Ekpo | — |
| 7 | Etinan | Etinan | — |
| 8 | Ibeno | Ibeno | — |
| 9 | Ibesikpo Asutan | Nung Udoe | — |
| 10 | Ibiono Ibom | Oko Ita | — |
| 11 | Ika | Urua Inyang | — |
| 12 | Ikono | Ibiaku | — |
| 13 | Ikot Abasi | Ikot Abasi | — |
| 14 | Ikot Ekpene | Ikot Ekpene | — |
| 15 | Ini | Odoro Ikpe | — |
| 16 | Itu | Itu | — |
| 17 | Mbo | Enwang | — |
| 18 | Mkpat Enin | Mkpat Enin | — |
| 19 | Nsit Atai | Odot Afaha | — |
| 20 | Nsit Ibom | Afaha Offiong | — |
| 21 | Nsit Ubium | Ikot Edibon | — |
| 22 | Obot Akara | Nto Edino | — |
| 23 | Okobo | Okopedi | — |
| 24 | Onna | Abat | — |
| 25 | Oron | Oron | — |
| 26 | Oruk Anam | Ikot Ibritam | — |
| 27 | Ukanafun | Ikot Akpa Nkuk | — |
| 28 | Udung Uko | Eyofin | — |
| 29 | Uruan | Idu | — |
| 30 | Urue-Offong/Oruko | Urue Offong | — |
| 31 | Uyo | Uyo | — |
31 LGAs total.
Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Akwa Ibom State
Each Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 31 LGAs.
Important inland commercial and agricultural LGA. Major agricultural products include yam, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Abak LGA →Coastal and riverine LGA with important crude oil, seafood, oil palm, agricultural and marine resources.
Full profile of Eastern Obolo LGA →Major oil-producing and commercial centre in southern Akwa Ibom. Important resources include crude oil, clay, wood, oil palm and agricultural products.
Full profile of Eket LGA →Coastal LGA with crude oil, silica sand, oil palm, agricultural and livestock resources.
Full profile of Esit Eket LGA →Agricultural LGA known for citrus, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Essien Udim LGA →Agricultural LGA with silica sand, cocoyam, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Etim Ekpo LGA →Agricultural and resource-rich LGA with crude oil, clay, silica sand, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Etinan LGA →Major coastal and oil-producing LGA. Known for crude oil, beaches, seafood, mangrove ecosystems and extensive coastal resources.
Full profile of Ibeno LGA →LGA adjoining Uyo with agriculture, residential expansion and growing commercial activity. It contains numerous rural and semi-urban communities.
Full profile of Ibesikpo Asutan LGA →Large inland LGA associated with Ibibio heritage, agriculture and the historical missionary activities of Mary Slessor.
Full profile of Ibiono Ibom LGA →Agricultural LGA producing cassava, yam, oil palm, maize, plantain, vegetables and other food crops.
Full profile of Ika LGA →Inland agricultural LGA with extensive farming communities producing cassava, yam, oil palm, maize, vegetables and plantain.
Full profile of Ikono LGA →Historic coastal and industrial LGA associated with the slave trade heritage of the Bridge of No Return and the 1929 women's resistance. It also has oil, agriculture and marine resources.
Full profile of Ikot Abasi LGA →Major commercial centre in central Akwa Ibom, famous for raffia products, markets, crafts, commerce and regional trade.
Full profile of Ikot Ekpene LGA →Inland agricultural LGA with extensive farming communities and forest resources. Major products include cassava, yam, oil palm and food crops.
Full profile of Ini LGA →LGA along the Itu River corridor with agriculture, clay, cocoyam, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize and other resources.
Full profile of Itu LGA →Coastal and riverine LGA with crude oil, seafood, silica sand, oil palm and extensive marine resources.
Full profile of Mbo LGA →Agricultural and oil-producing LGA with citrus, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Mkpat Enin LGA →Agricultural LGA with citrus, silica sand, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Nsit Atai LGA →Agricultural LGA associated with gravel, sodium chloride, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Nsit Ibom LGA →Agricultural LGA with clay, sugarcane, silica sand, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize and livestock.
Full profile of Nsit Ubium LGA →Inland agricultural LGA producing yam, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Obot Akara LGA →Coastal and agricultural LGA with water yam, silica sand, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Okobo LGA →Important coastal and oil-producing LGA with crude oil, clay, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Onna LGA →Major coastal commercial centre and historic maritime community. Known for seafood, gravel, silica sand, water yam, oil palm and fishing.
Full profile of Oron LGA →Large agricultural LGA with oil palm, wood, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Oruk Anam LGA →Agricultural LGA producing cocoyam, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Ukanafun LGA →Coastal LGA with crude oil, water yam, silica sand, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Udung Uko LGA →Riverine and agricultural LGA with gravel, sodium chloride, seafood, raffia palm, water yam, clay, silica sand and oil palm.
Full profile of Uruan LGA →Southern agricultural LGA with water yam, oil palm, fruits, cassava, maize, vegetables, livestock and plantain.
Full profile of Urue-Offong/Oruko LGA →Capital LGA and administrative, commercial and cultural centre of Akwa Ibom State. Home to major government institutions, universities, hotels, markets, sports facilities and cultural landmarks.
Full profile of Uyo LGA →About Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State
Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Akwa Ibom State has 31 LGAs.
What Is an LGA Chairman?
Each LGA in Akwa Ibom State is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman.
History of LGA Creation in Nigeria
Nigeria's current 774 LGAs were created through a series of administrative reforms. For the full story, see the guide to History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions — Akwa Ibom State LGAs
How many local government areas does Akwa Ibom State have?
Akwa Ibom State has 31 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
What are the 31 local governments of Akwa Ibom State?
The 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State are: Abak, Eastern Obolo, Eket, Esit Eket, Essien Udim, Etim Ekpo, Etinan, Ibeno, Ibesikpo Asutan, Ibiono Ibom, Ika, Ikono, Ikot Abasi, Ikot Ekpene, Ini, Itu, Mbo, Mkpat Enin, Nsit Atai, Nsit Ibom, Nsit Ubium, Obot Akara, Okobo, Onna, Oron, Oruk Anam, Ukanafun, Udung Uko, Uruan, Urue-Offong/Oruko, Uyo.
What is the biggest local government in Akwa Ibom State?
Akwa Ibom State has 31 LGAs of varying sizes.
What is the smallest local government in Akwa Ibom State?
Area data is available for each LGA in the table on this page.
Which local government area in Akwa Ibom State is the richest?
Economic value varies by LGA based on natural resources, commerce, and infrastructure. The LGA containing the state capital — Uyo — typically has the highest concentration of economic activity and government institutions.
What is an LGA in Nigeria?
LGA stands for Local Government Area. It is the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal government and state governments. Nigeria has 774 LGAs in total across its 36 states and the FCT. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman and councillors. LGAs receive federal allocations monthly from the Federation Account and are responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, community development, and local roads.