Essien Udim
Essien Udim
Ikot Obio-Okon | |
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| Coordinates: 5°08′0″N 7°41′0″E / 5.13333°N 7.68333°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Akwa Ibom State |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Usoro Ntiedo Effiong |
| • House of Assembly Member | Prince Ukpong Akpabio |
| Area | |
• Total | 115.1 sq mi (298.1 km2) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 246,600 |
| • Density | 2,100/sq mi (830/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Essien Udim is one of the Annang speaking Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
It was created out of the former Ikot Ekpene division and included the following clans in Annang land: Afaha Clan, Adiasim Clan, Odoro Ikot Clan, Ekpeyong Atai Clan, Ikpe Annang Clan, Okon Clan, Ukana Clan, Ukana East Clan.
Essien Udim LGA has an expected populace of 79,444 occupants with most of the area's general population being individuals from the Affang ethnic sub-division. The Affang language is broadly spoken nearby while Christianity is the most prevalent religion in the LGA.
Milestones in Essien Udim LGA include the Sunshine Battery Industry for Ukana Ikot Ide and the Akan Ikot Okoro conversion. Federal Polytechnic, Ukana and Topfaith University are located in Essien Udim.
It is the home town of the former governor, minister and the present president of the Senate of the federal republic of Nigeria Chief Dr. Godswill Obot Akpabio.
The current chairman of Essien Udim is Mr Usoro Ntiedo Effiong.