Uyo

About Uyo

Uyo is the capital of Akwa Ibom state located in South South, Nigeria. It became the capital on September 23, 1987 when Akwa Ibom was created from the former Cross River State. According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population of Uyo (including Itu) is 427,873, while the greater urban area, including Uruan, has a population of 554,906. The population of Uyo is put at 1,393,000 as at 2024.

Ibibio is the primary indigenous language. The main campus of the University of Uyo is in Nwaniba, with satellites on Ikpa Road. Ibom Air has its head office in Uyo.

The state government runs free and compulsory education projects with the goal of raising the literacy rate.

There are also many public schools in Uyo, 244 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 6 special education centres and 5 tertiary institutions.

Victor Attah International Airport serves Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom.

Due to Uyo's rapid urbanization and population growth, waste management in Uyo has faced significant...

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