Uyo is the

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state located in

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. It became the capital on September 23, 1987 when Akwa Ibom was created from the former

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. According to the 2006 Nigerian

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, the

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of Uyo (including

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) is 427,873, while the greater urban area, including

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, has a population of 554,906. The population of Uyo is put at 1,393,000 as at 2024.

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is the primary indigenous language. The main campus of the

University of Uyo The University of Uyo is located in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university was formerly known as the University of Cross River State. On 1 October 1991, the Federal government of Nigeria established it as a Federal Univer ...

is in Nwaniba, with satellites on Ikpa Road. Ibom Air has its head office in Uyo.

Education

Gov Umo Eno is raising the literacy rate of our people through the sustenance of free and compulsory education projects. *

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There are also many public schools in Uyo, 244 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 6 special education centres and 5 tertiary institution

Infrastructure

Transportation

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Airport

Victor Attah

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is located in the capital city of Akwa Ibom.

Waste management

Due to Uyo's rapid urbanization and population growth, waste management in Uyo has faced significant challenges in the twenty-first century. A 2024 study published in

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concluded that the majority of Uyo residents engage in unsustainable waste disposal practices, including open dumping and burning of household waste. The research identified that public awareness of proper waste management is limited, with the majority of respondents unaware of the implications of improper waste disposal. Additionally, while some residents rely on private waste collectors, many areas lack access to regular waste collection services, contributing to the accumulation of waste in unauthorized landfills across the city. Efforts by the

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government to address these issues have included the engagement of registered private waste contractors and periodic sanitation exercises, but enforcement remains inconsistent. The study further emphasized that infrastructural deficits — such as the shortage of waste bins and inadequate transportation for collected waste — exacerbate the problem. To improve waste management in Uyo, the researchers recommended increased public education, investment in waste collection infrastructure, and stronger policy enforcement to prevent the continued environmental and health risks posed by the current state of waste disposal in the city.

Sports

Godswill Akpabio International Stadium The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (formerly Akwa Ibom International Stadium) is a 30,000 capacity national sports stadium located in Uyo, the state capital of Akwa Ibom State, Akwa Ibom. The stadium serves as a home to the Nigeria natio ...

Religion

Roman Catholic Diocese of Uyo The Diocese of Uyo () is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Its episcopal see is Uyo. The Diocese of Uyo is suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of ...

Uyo church collapse On 10 December 2016, the roof of the Reigners Bible Church International, an evangelical congregation, collapsed in Uyo, a city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, during the consecration or ordination of the local bishop. At least 23 people are confir ...

Climate

With warm, cloudy wet seasons and hot, largely cloudy dry seasons, Uyo has a year-round oppressive environment with temperatures ranging from 69 °F to 87 °F.

Wind

The average

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vector in Uyo, which is greatly influenced by terrain and other local characteristics, is discussed in this section.

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is the windiest month, with an average wind speed of 6.4 miles per hour. The windier season lasts 4.4 months. The more tranquil period lasts 7.6 months, with

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having the lowest average speed of 4.0 miles per hour.

Gallery

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References

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