Essien Udim
About
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 several clans in Annang land, including Afaha, Adiasim, Odoro Ikot, Ekpeyong Atai, Ikpe Annang, Okon, Ukana and Ukana East. The local government area has an expected population of 79,444 people, most of whom come from the Affang ethnic sub-division. Christianity is the most widely practised religion in the area, and the Affang language is broadly spoken nearby. Its headquarters are in Afaha Ikot Ebak.
History
Essien Udim was created in 1989 out of the Ikot Ekpene local government area. Historically it was the most populated area among the Annang land. The local government area contains numerous villages, including fourteen in Ikpe Annang and eighteen in Okon.
Source: Wikipedia: Essien Udim
Key Facts
State
Akwa Ibom State
Headquarters
Afaha Ikot Ebak
Chairman
Usoro Ntiedo Effiong
Established
1989
Area
298.1 km²
Population
246,600