Etinan
About
Etinan is a Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State in the South South part of Nigeria, with the town of Etinan serving as its headquarters. The area is known for its agricultural and arts and craft products and is home to Peacock Paints Industries and a NIFOR zonal office. Its main occupations are farming and petty trading. The Local Government Area is inhabited mainly by the Iman Ibom people, who speak the Ibibio language. Notable places within it include Mbioto, the home town of former Akwa Ibom State governor Obong Akpan Isemin, and Ikot Udo Abia, which was part of the route of the African slave trade. The Akwa Ibom State College of Health Technology is also located in Etinan.
History
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.
Source: Wikipedia: Etinan
Key Facts
State
Akwa Ibom State
Headquarters
Etinan
Chairman
Hon. Cletus Ekpo
Established
1976
Area
157.2 km²
Population
215,600