Akwa Ibom

British  

/ ˈækwə ˈiːbɒm /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

In an interview with Arise Television on Friday, Senator Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio had made inappropriate advances towards her during a visit to his residence in southern Akwa Ibom state, on 8 December 2023.

From BBC

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

The states — Sokoto, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Edo — said they want the Supreme Court to declare that the results of the presidential election “were invalid, null and void, and of no effect whatsoever.”

From Seattle Times

Six of Nigeria's 36 states - Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo and Sokoto - said in court papers dated Feb. 28 that the election body had failed to transmit results electronically through a system meant to show transparency.

From Reuters

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