Essien- Udim is a second-order administrative division and is located in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. The estimate terrain elevation above seal level is 78 metres.Essien Udim is one of the Annang speaking Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It was created out of the former Ikot Ekpene division and includes the following clans in Annang land: Ukana, Adiasim, Akon, Afaha, Odoro Ikot, Ekpenyong Atai and Ikpe.Before the last civil war, the portion described as Central Annang with its full autonomy as a council was merged with Ikot Ekpene Urban and Otoro County Council. The three county councils eventually became one council with the name Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. This situation went through the ordeal of the Civil war.In the Second Republic, between 1979-1983 during the Shagari and Clement Isong as Executive President of Nigeria and Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State respectively, the Cross River State House if Assembly created Local Government following the recommendation of Okoji Panel Report.

  • the neighbors

    THE NEIGHBOURS

    Agriculture is predominantly the occupation of the people of Essien Udim Local Government Area. There are three farming seasons: early, late, and dry season farming periods. The major food crops include, Cassava, Maize, Yam, Cocoyam, Water yam, Melon, ect. Vegetables are also grown extensively: fluted pumpkin, bitter leaf, water leaf, Okra, Afang, etc. In addition, hunting, wood carving, raffia crafts, basketry, palm wine tapping are other occupations of the people of Essien Udim.
  • what to expect

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    Essien Udim is blessed with some mineral deposits, such as clay for pottery and Ceramic industry. This Local Government Area is traversed by three tributaries of Qya Iboe River. These water provide enormous potential for sharp sand and gravel excavation. Investors are also needed to tap the enormous agricultural potentials in the area. Welcome to Essien Udim Local Government Area.
  • the lifestyle

    THE LIFESTYLE

    The people of Essien Udim value the extended family system and place importance on community relationships. Extended family members provide support, social cohesion, and mutual assistance. Communal activities, such as communal farming, traditional ceremonies, and community
  • the market

    THE MARKET

    There are eight market days in Essien Udim: Obo, Urua Ebom, Ekpa, Edit, Edit aha, Atim, Ofiongetor and Edet Obo. The eight market days have six big and other small market. Essien Udim is endowed with one government industry, the Sunshine Battery Industry at Ukana Ikot Ide. These food crops are usually sold in the Obo Annang market.
  • you will love this

    YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH

    Essien Udim is endowed with some rich cultural heritage like the Ekpo, Esse, Ekong, Asian-Anwan, Ebere, Oko, Abom, Abiakpo, Uta, etc. All these in their uniqueness points to the fact that Essien Udim remains a home of tourism.
Abia Okpo

Abia Okpo
Ekpenyong Atai

Ekpenyong Atai
Ikot Andem

Ikot Andem
Ikot Ankan

Ikot Ankan

from our blog