Ekparakwa is a town and as well one among the nine clans located in the
Oruk Anam
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local government area of
Akwa Ibom State
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, the southern region of
Nigeria
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.
History
Ekparakwa as well known, may be ranked as the most populated place in the region of
Oruk Anam
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(
Annang land).
The area is naturally rich with her resources and some major governmental fields including some populated companies, hospitals, bank branches, educational centres and major other adventures in the area. As a clan, Ekparakwa is made up of 14 villages as listed below:
1. Ika-Annang
2. Ikot Ntuen
3. Ediene Ikot Ebom
4. Mbon Ebre
5. Ukpom Edem Inyang
6. Ikot Akpasung
7. Ikot Akpaneda
8. Ekparakwa
9. Ikot Inyang
10. Ikot Akam
11. Ediene Atai
12. Itung Ndem
13. Ikot Eshiet
14. Ikot Mbong
The area serves as a major transit station for commuters. And also has a central coronial road leading through Ikot Ntuen and Ika-Annang to
Asanga
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and
Ikot Okoro
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and the other roads running through
Ibagwa to
Abak
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, and others include
Ikot Abasi,
Etinan
Etinan is located within the South South part of Nigeria and constitutes one of the Local Government Areas in the oil rich Akwa Ibom State. Known for its agricultural and arts craft products, the area forms one of the most peaceful locations in th ...
and
Ukanafun
Ukanafun is located in the South South of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Ukanafun was carved out from Abak and Opobo divisions of Cross River State. The Nigerian Civil war depopulated the area and slowed economic ac ...
local government areas of
Akwa State,
Nigeria
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.
References
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Towns in Oruk Anam
Populated places in Akwa Ibom State