Ikono
About
Ikono is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State in the South South of Nigeria. It is bounded by Ini, Abak, Uyo, Ibiono Ibom, Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim and Obot Akara Local Government Areas, and has a landmass of 407.16 square kilometres. It is considered one of the four largest local government areas in Akwa Ibom and is known as the cradle of the Ibibio people. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Ibibios, the largest ethnic group in the state, with popular sub-groups including Ukpom, Itak, Nung Ukim and Ediene. The economy is driven largely by the civil service, with mineral resources such as salt, sand and rock, indications of crude petroleum, and agriculture including oil palm, kola nut, cocoa, melon, maize, cassava and plantain. Trade is centred on the Obo daily market and the Fiongaran market, and residents also engage in fishing, cottage crafts and lumbering.
History
Ikono was created as a local government area in September 1996. It occupies the northern fringe of Akwa Ibom State, next to Ini Local Government Area, which occupies the northernmost fringe of the state.
Source: Wikipedia: Ikono
Key Facts
State
Akwa Ibom State
Headquarters
Ibiaku Ntuk Okpo
Chairman
Hon. Oto-Obong Okon Essien
Established
September 1996
Area
197.4 km²
Population
168,000