Akwa Ibom
Britishnoun
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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
“I don’t care whether they bury him in Lagos or bring him home,” said Ibanga, a farmer in the southern state of Akwa Ibom.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 21, 2021
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
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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