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Letters to My Constituents
Hon. Samuel Ikon believes in constant communication with his constituents. Read his letters Here.
Photo Galleries
There are tons of photos of completed/on-going projects in my constituency. Photos of various events I have attended are also available. Check them out.
My Constituency
- Our Paramount Ruler
- Map of Etinan State Constituency
- Historical Background
- People & Culture
- Geographical Location & Climate
- Tourism
- Natural Resources
- Commerce
- Etinan, by the numbers
Our Paramount Ruler
The Paramount Ruler of Etinan Local Government Area, who also doubles as the Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Council of Chiefs, is HRH Edidem Ime Dickson Umoette.
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Historical Background
Following the recommendations of the Akilu commission of Inquiry into the administrative structure of the then South Eastern State, Etinan Local Government was created in 1976 out of the former Uyo Division with Etinan as its headquarters.
People & Culture
The area is mainly inhabited by the Iman Ibom people who are characteristically dynamic, imaginative, industrious and intelligent. They generally speak Ibibio language and have a rich cultural heritage. Some of the cultural societies found here are Ekpo, Ekong, Ebre and Idiong. A greater percentage of the people are Christians although some forms of African traditional religion are practiced by few people. Their culture is reflected and displayed through dances, arts, and crafts.
The main occupation of the people centres around farming and petty trading. Crops cultivated include yams, cassava, cocoyam and maize. Small scale manufacturing is also carried out by the people. A number of the people also engage in wine tapping, crafts-making, wood-carving, sculpture and baking.
Geographical Location & Climate
Etinan Local Government Area is located on latitude 05001’N and longitude 07054’E. It is 26 kilometres South of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital and 24 kilometres North of Eket. It shares common boundaries with Onna, Nsit Ibom, Mkpat Enin, Abak and Uyo Local Government Areas.
The entire local government area lies in the tropical rain forest belt and has two distinct seasons – the rainy season and the dry season. The vegetation is evergreen.
Tourism
Etinan is known for its arts craft products, the area forms one of the most peaceful locations in the West African State of Nigeria. private section driven hospitality, e.g. hotels, clubs and gardens.
Natural Resources
Large deposits of mineral resources such as clay, glass, sand and sharp sand. Agricultural resources include palm produce, cassava and yam.
Commerce
Large deposits of mineral resources such as clay, glass, sand and sharp sand. Agricultural resources include palm produce, cassava and yam.
Etinan, by the numbers
- Headquarters: Etinan
- Year of Creation: 1976
- Population: 169,284 (according to the 2006 Census)
- Car Registration Code: ETN
- Number of Villages: 64 (See list of Villages)
- Number of Clans: 1
- Number of Wards: 11 (See list of Wards)
- Number of Primary Schools: 41
- Number of Secondary Schools: 18 (See list of Secondary Schools)
- Number of Health Institutions: 11 (See list of Health Institutions)