Uyo

 ( Cities In Akwa Ibom State ) 

Uyo is the capital city of Akwa Ibom state located in South South, Nigeria. It became the capital on September 23, 1987 when Akwa Ibom was created from the former Cross River State. According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population of Uyo (including Itu) is 427,873,Summing the 2 LGAs Uyo and Itu LGA's as per:
while the greater urban area, including Uruan, has a population of 554,906.Summing the 2 LGAs Uyo and Itu LGA's as per:
The population of Uyo is put at 1,393,000 as at 2024.

Ibibio language is the primary indigenous language. The main campus of the University of Uyo is in Nwaniba, with satellites on Ikpa Road. Ibom Air has its head office in Uyo.

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Education The state government runs free and compulsory education projects with the goal of raising the literacy rate.

Educational institutions include

• Christian Secondary Commercial School
• University of Uyo

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

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Infrastructure

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Transportation

• Railway stations in Nigeria

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Airport Victor Attah International Airport is located in the capital city of Akwa Ibom.

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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 Scientific Reports 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 Akwa Ibom State 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.

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Sports

• Godswill Akpabio International Stadium

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Religion

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Uyo
• Uyo church collapse

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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.

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Wind

The average wind vector in Uyo, which is greatly influenced by terrain and other local characteristics, is discussed in this section. August 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 December having the lowest average speed of 4.0 miles per hour.

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See also

• Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre
• Chief Elijah Akpan Okon

Categories: Cities In Akwa Ibom State, State Capitals In Nigeria, Local Government Areas In Akwa Ibom State, Akwa Ibom State

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