Uyo
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| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Akwa Ibom |
| Government | |
| • Type | State Capital |
| • Chair | Dr Uwemedimo Udo |
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| GDP (PPP, 2015 int. Dollar) | |
| • Year | 2023 |
| • Total | $12.4 billion[2] |
| • Per capita | $9,300 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Template:Pluralize from text | 520001 |
| Template:Pluralize from text | 085Template:Pluralize from text |
| Vehicle registration | UYY |
| Climate | Am |
| Website | http://akwaibomstate.gov.ng |
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Uyo is the capital of Akwa Ibom state located in South South, Nigeria.[3][4] It became the capital on September 23, 1987 when Akwa Ibom was created from the former Cross River State.[5] According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population of Uyo (including Itu) is 427,873,[6] while the greater urban area, including Uruan, has a population of 554,906.[7] The population of Uyo is put at 1,393,000 as at 2024.[8]
Ibibio is the primary indigenous language.[9] The main campus of the University of Uyo is in Nwaniba, with satellites on Ikpa Road.[10] Ibom Air has its head office in Uyo.
Education
The state government runs free and compulsory education projects with the goal of raising the literacy rate.[11]
Educational institutions include
There are also many public schools in Uyo, 244 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 6 special education centres and 5 tertiary institutions.[citation needed]
Infrastructure
Transportation
Airport
Victor Attah International Airport serves Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom.[12]
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.[13] 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.[13]
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.[13] 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.[13]
Sports
Religion
Climate
With warm, cloudy wet seasons and hot, largely cloudy dry seasons, Uyo has a year-round oppressive environment with temperatures ranging from 21 °C (70 °F) to 31 °C (88 °F).[14][15][16][17]
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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 10.2 kilometers per hour (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 6.4 kilometers per hour (4 miles per hour).[14][15][16]
Gallery
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University of Uyo
See also
References
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- ^ Summing the 2 LGAs Uyo and Itu LGA's as per:
Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette (15 May 2007). "Legal Notice on Publication of the Details of the Breakdown of the National and State Provisional Totals 2006 Census" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 January 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2007. - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."TelluBase—Nigeria Fact Sheet (Tellusant Public Service Series)" (PDF). Tellusant. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.BusinessDay (2022-12-23). "Akwa Ibom at 35: Moving forward in business and leadership transformation". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
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Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette (15 May 2007). "Legal Notice on Publication of the Details of the Breakdown of the National and State Provisional Totals 2006 Census" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-10. Retrieved 2007-05-19. - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Uyo, Nigeria Metro Area Population 1950–2024". www.macrotrends.net. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS", Shallow Impurity Centers in Semiconductors, Elsevier, p. 304, 1987, retrieved 2024-01-30
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Education".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Obong Victor Attah International Airport Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bassey, Uduak; Tom, Abasi-ofon; Okono, Udemeobong; John, Mbetobong; Sinn, Maja; Bassey, Ayoge; Luke, Uduak; Narra, Satyanarayana (14 May 2024). "Characteristics and management of municipal solid waste in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria". Scientific Reports. 14 (1). doi:10.1038/s41598-024-61108-0. PMC 11094142. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Uyo Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) – Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Weather for Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria". www.timeanddate.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Uyo Weather". WorldWeatherOnline.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Weather today – Uyo, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991–2020 — Uyo". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
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