Ikot Abasi is a historical port and melting point of economic and cultural influences. It was founded in the 19th century by Jubo Jubogha, a former Igbo slave and ruler of the Anna Pepple house of Bonny. The town served as a collecting point for slaves in the 19th century. It was also a major center for the palm oil trade.Today, Ikot Abasi is a major industrial center. It is home to the Akwa Ibom State Oil and Gas Free Zone, which is one of the largest industrial zones in Nigeria. The town is also a major transportation hub, with a seaport and an airport.
Ikot Abasi is a historical port and melting point of economic and cultural influences. It was founded in the 19th century by Jubo Jubogha, a former Igbo slave and ruler of the Anna Pepple house of Bonny. The town served as a collecting point for slaves in the 19th century. It was also a major center for the palm oil trade.
Today, Ikot Abasi is a major industrial center. It is home to the Akwa Ibom State Oil and Gas Free Zone, which is one of the largest industrial zones in Nigeria. The town is also a major transportation hub, with a seaport and an airport.
