Akwa Ibom State is a great example of architectural development and technological advancement in Nigeria. From being home to one of Africa’s most humongous libraries to having its own airline, this state truly is a whole new world with so much enhancement and progress to witness all around. Here is all the captivating and outstanding info about the state that will surely blow your mind!
5 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Akwa Ibom State
Africa Facts Zone took to its Twitter handle @AfricaFactsZone to share facts about this state in Nigeria. They shared some beautiful pictures of all the massive development and added some small deets and important pieces of information about all these. Keep on reading to know all about it!
Akwa Ibom State has the best roads and stadium in Nigeria.
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo hosted the 2022 CAF Confederation Cup final.
The 21-storey Dakkada Towers was opened in 2021.
It has its own airline, Ibom Air which is Africa’s only sub national airline. pic.twitter.com/kHGxrxy7Z2
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1. Great Roads
If you wonder where to find the best roads in Nigeria, your answer is Akwa Ibom State. You will find the best quality roads, spectacular highways, and smooth road connectivity. It is even said that this state has the best-constructed roads in entire Nigeria.
2. Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
If you are a football fan and love to watch football matches from all around the world, you must be well aware of the CAF Confederation Cup. The intense final match of the 2022 CAF Confederation Cup was hosted at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Akwa Ibom state, Uyo.
3. Dakkada Towers
Dakkada Towers is an excellent example of advancement. Akwa Ibom state is the home to this tower of 21 storey.
4. Ibom Air
The Nigerian state also owns its airline. The state government owns an airline named Ibom Air. It is the first and the only sub-national airline in the entire African continent.
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Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria has one of Africa’s largest libraries, Ibom E-library in Uyo.
It has a 1,000 capacity conference centre, children multi-media resource centre, large playground, 80,000 past exam questions, 1,260 educational games for kids, open and private reading areas. pic.twitter.com/sBdv8WLMCU
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) March 26, 2023
5. Ibom E-library
Ibom E-library is one of the biggest libraries in Africa with a seating capacity of 1,000 people. And the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Uyo is also the home to this library. Ibom E-library houses games for children, a playground, separate reading areas, and a lot more. In fact, it is also the first digital type library in West Africa.
Isn’t this state one of the best parts of Nigeria?
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