Uyo
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 will find many types of seafood available in this coastal town, including fish, prawns, periwinkles, crabs and lobsters.
Economy
[edit]The climate of the state allows for favorable cultivation and extraction of agricultural and forest products such as palm produce, rubber, cocoa, rice, cassava, yam, plantain, banana, maize, and timber. In Uyo State maize (Zea mays L) is cultivated on a large scale.
Get in
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- 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
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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
[edit]- 1 Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
- Ibibio Museum, Udo Udoma Ave, ☏ +234 7089444438. 9AM-6PM.
Do
[edit]Events
[edit]- 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.
- 2 Orange September, Ibom Hall, info@orangeseptember.ng. Orange September is an annual festival showcasing the culture of Akwa Ibom State, groups, troupes and floats.
Recreational centres and parks
[edit]- Ibeno Beach: Located in Ibeno LGA, Ibeno beach is a 30 km-long beach of clean sea sand that attracts visitors and tourists both within and outside the country on a regular basis. The beach gives a good opportunity to participate in recreational activities and water sports like swimming, surfing, etc. Ibeno beach is also a good choice for parties and picnics.
- Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre
Modelled after South Africa’s Sun City, Ibom Tropicana is indeed a place of entertainment. You can choose to see a movie in the cinema, or sit out with friends in the eatery or just stroll around relishing the ambience of Ibom Tropicana. It is a good place to create memories with loved ones by catching as much fun as you can and taking as many pictures as you’d love.
- Ibom Hotel and Resorts: the largest golf resort in Nigeria. The resort has over 135 hectares of land with enough recreational facilities such as outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre/ gym, a sauna, a steam bath, a boutique, golf shop, and an excellent restaurant and bar. The resort has a Marina club where people go to engage in a number of recreational activities such as table tennis, squash, lawn tennis, snooker, table soccer, and board games. Ibom Hotel and Resorts offers you luxury and comfort at a go.
Buy
[edit]- De Choice Mall:an ultra-modern shopping centre located in 5/7 Ikot Ekpene Road by Ibom Plaza, which has furniture shops, electronics stores, beauty shops, pharmacy, eatery, etc. It also has a playing ground for children.
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.
- Food Affairs, No 93 Ikot Ekpene Road, ☏ +234 802 749 6500, +234 806 344 4005, customercare@foodaffairsng.com.
- Kilimanjaro Restaurant, 165 Oron Road; 189 Ikot Ekpene Road, ☏ +234 807 509 1477, +234 815 065 4968, uyo@sundryfood.com. Dine in. Take-away.
- Peperoni Foods, No 67 Abak Road, ☏ +234 809 595 1470, +234 909 262 6664, pep_uyo@peppeonifoods.com.ng. M-Sa 8AM-10PM, Su noon-10PM). Peperoni Foods Limited is a food service company serving hygienically prepared delicacies such as ofada rice, fried rice, jollof rice and drinks.
- Tantalizers Plc, Along Abak road, opp Indongesit Akanga Secretariat, ☏ +234 902 659 2285, +234 701 599 9112, info@tantalizersnig.com. African and continental meals. Pastries and drinks. Dine in and take-away services.
- UAC Restaurant, Plot 1 Brooks Street, Government Layout, ☏ +234 704 305 0439, +234 805 460 1625, customercare@uacrestaurants.com. Quick service restaurant with freshly prepared foods
- Afe Ndia, 149 Aka Etinan Road By Primary School, ☏ +234 706 868 5757, +234 808 866 5656. Afe Ndia is a restaurant and bar serving fresh and tasty meals, grilled fish and meat, chilld drinks like beer, also offering outdoor catering and entertainment equipment hiring in a cozy ambiance.
- De Venuz Sit-Out, Ring Road 3, After Mbierebe Junction, Before Godswill Akpabio New Stadium Road, ☏ +234 803 463 0351, devenuzsitout@gmail.com. Local and foreign meals.
- Emmaco Plaza, 12 Nwaniba Road, Opposite Uruan LGA Motor Park/Timber Market, Idu Uruan, ☏ +234 703 534 8941. Emmaco Plaza has three sections; guest house, restaurant, and bar
- Mattiazzi Pub and Restaurant, No. 138 Ikot Ekpene Road, Opposite Ecobank, ☏ +234 802 448 2300. Daily. Local and continental dishes
- Maya Restaurant & Lounge, 218 Nsikak Eduok Avenue, 2Lanes, ☏ +234 808 766 2166, +234 814 303 1765. Daily.
- ME Lounge & Resort, Osongoama Estate, ☏ +234 815 802 2399. Sports restaurant
- Oliver Tweest Food, 25B Brook street, ☏ +234 802 064 3838, info@olivertweestfood.com. Oliver Tweest Food is an excellent food restaurant serving range of African and continental dishes
- Pearlz-Delight, 18 Udok Street, Off Barracks Road, ☏ +234 802 310 8719, +234 706 991 8799, pearlzdelight@gmail.com. It offers a la carte homemade cooking and delicious meals
- Silver Lounge, Ibom Tropicana Udo Udoma Avenue, ☏ +234 903 029 5950, info@silverlounge.com.ng. Silver Lounge is located within Ibom Tropicana and offers bar services, creative and delicious food menu and a high-taste cool environment.
- Spring Garden Restaurant, 113 Atiku Abubakar Way Nigeria. Sundays. Spring Garden Restaurant is a nice restaurant with good ambiance services African dishes, Chinese and Indian cuisines.
- Treasure House (Village Kitchen), Ntak Inyang Itam, ☏ +234 803 529 1225. Daily (7AM-8PM). Treasure House is also called Village Kitchen and serve varieties of native dishes and offers outdoor catering services
- Uyo Kitchen, 202 Oron Road, ☏ +234 905 651 7175, kitchen.uyo@gmail.com. Uyo Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant that offers appetizing and tasty delicacies at very affordable prices in wide selection of menu.
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), ☏ +234 708 066 0000. Check-in: 11AM. US$100.