Akwa Ibom

British

/ ˈækwə ˈiːbɒm /

noun

a state of Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Uyo. Pop: 3 920 208 (2006). Area: 7081 sq km (2734 sq miles)

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Before becoming senate president less than two years ago, Akpabio was governor of the oil-rich Akwa Ibom state for eight years and also minister of Niger Delta affairs under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

Ibom Air, backed by Akwa Ibom state, said high jet fuel posed a threat but stopping operations would exacerbate the situation due to obligations and that customers have paid in advance for flights.

From Reuters • May 7, 2022

Nigeria will qualify if it beats Zambia on Saturday in the city of Uyo, where Akwa Ibom state governor Udom Emmanuel promised the reward for the players.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2017

Among the survivors were Weeks and Udom Emmanuel, the governor of Akwa Ibom state, which contains Uyo.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2016

Two suspected Ebola-infected corpses in the southern states of Anambra and Akwa Ibom are believed to be victims flown in from Guinea.

From The Guardian • Aug. 6, 2014

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