The city of Uyo

     Aerial view of the city of Uyo.


Uyo is the state capital of Akwa Ibom, an oil-producing state in Nigeria. The town became the capital of the state on September 23, 1987 following the creation of Akwa Ibom Statefrom erstwhile Cross River State. TheUniversity of Uyo is located in this town. The population of Uyo, according to the 2006 Nigerian Census which comprises Uyo andItu, is 427,873.^[2] while the urban area, including Uruan, is 554,906.^[3] A church collapse in 2016 killed more than 160 people and has garnered the city world attention

Uyo is a fast-growing city, as it has witnessed some infrastructural growth in the past nine years. It has an intensive network of roads such as the IBB Way, Atiku Abubakar Avenue,Udo Udoma Avenue, Nsikak Eduok Avenue, and Edet Akpan Avenue which is an eight-lane superhighway and currently the widest road in Uyo.

Uyo is home to many notable housing districts such as the Ewet Housing Estate, Osongama Estate and Shelter Afrik. The city of Uyo is notably neat and hospitable to foreigners and its aborigines. Highbrow residential areas in Uyo include the prestigious Ewet Housing Estate, Osongama Estate, Shelter Afrik and a host of other choice areas in the town and its environs.

Uyo lacks modern rail infrastructure as is common in most new post-colonial towns in Nigeria, Taxis, Buses and Tricycles are the major means of transportation. Motorcycles are restricted to the city limits and tricycles are restricted from operating within 10 kilometre radius of the city centre.

The city can be reached by road via the A342 highway, as well as Abak Road, Nwaniba Road, Itu Road, Oron road, Idoro Road, and Aka Road. Nearby airports include Akwa Ibom Airport at Okobo and Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar.

Uyo is a fast-growing city, as it has witnessed some infrastructural growth in the past nine years. It has an intensive network of roads such as the IBB Way, Atiku Abubakar Avenue,Udo Udoma Avenue, Nsikak Eduok Avenue, and Edet Akpan Avenue which is an eight-lane superhighway and currently the widest road in Uyo.



The Godswill Akpabio international stadium

Aptly nicknamed the Nest of Champions, the Akwa Ibom International Stadium an Olympic Sized stadium is a 30,000 capacity ultra modern complex that is already regarded as the best in the West African region.

Restaurants and cafeterias are always buzzing in Uyo. An eclectic range of cuisine is on offer across town. Whether you’re a food connoisseur or simply a hungry soul looking for solace in delicious food, you’ll find the best meals at The Akwa Ikpa Café and The Vista Restaurant. Eateries such as Kilimanjaro, Bella’s café and oliver twaest also offer fast foods. At Night, The Playgroud offers a wide variety including Suya (barbeque), Peppered Snails and Pepper soups.