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Uyo is the capital city of Akwa Ibom State in South South Nigeria. It was home to about 428,000 people in 2006. It is home to the University of Uyo.

Understand[edit]

Ibibio speakers make up the majority of the population. They are mostly farmers, fishers and traders. Travellers willl find many types of seafood available in this coastal town, including fish, prawns, periwinkles, crabs and lobsters.

Get in[edit]

Flight at the airport in 2009
  • Road transport: The State can be connected through the following public car service: God is Good Motors (GIGM), ABC transport, Peace Mass Transit, Chisco and Rivers Joy.

Get around[edit]

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Map of Uyo

Transportation: Taxicabs, buses and ferries dominate public transport. They are usually inexpensive and are often used for multi passenger pick ups.

See and do[edit]

  • 1 Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
  • Ibibio Museum, Udo Udoma Ave, +2347089444438. 9AM-6PM.
  • 1 Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival, Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom Nigeria. Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival is one of the biggest annual events held in Akwa Ibom State which features a host of worshippers and large assembly of carol singers raising voices in worship to God. Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival (Q28419199) on Wikidata Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival on Wikipedia
  • 2 Orange September, Ibom Hall, . Orange September is an annual festival showcasing the culture of Akwa Ibom State, groups, troupes and floats.

Buy[edit]

Eat[edit]

  • 1 Onyx Creamery, Onyx Creamery, Oron Rd. 8AM–9PM. Dine-in and takeaway are available. ₦1,000–10,000.
  • 2 Vista Restaurant, Nwaniba Road (at IBOM Golf Course), +234 706 407 8224, +234 808 052 7411. Daily 7AM-10PM. An all-day dining restaurant that serves tasty food menus for lunch and dinner buffet. Nigerian and Mediterranean food.

Drink[edit]

Sleep[edit]

  • 1 PhisBond (PhisBond Hotel), 29 Edet Akpan Avenue, 4 Lanes, Ewet Housing. Check-in: noon-midnight, check-out: noon. Featuring a bar, a restaurant serving African cuisine, and free private parking. The units at the hotel feature air conditioning and a desk. The property offers a paid airport shuttle service. ₦11,500.
  • Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort (Ibom Resort) (Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, Nwaniba Road, PMB 1200, 021189, Uyo), +234 708 066 0000. Check-in: 11AM. $100.

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Go next[edit]

Ikot-Ekpene

Calabar

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