Mkpat-Enin
About
Mkpat-Enin is a Local Government Area (LGA) and town in Akwa Ibom State in the South South region of Nigeria. It sits at an altitude of about 185 metres above sea level and has an area of 322.352 square kilometres, making it the second largest local government area in Akwa Ibom State. The people are traditionally Ibibio speakers. The LGA is located within an industrial belt extending from Eastern Obolo, Etinan, Oruk Anam, Onna and Ikot Abasi down to the Atlantic Ocean. The area is rich in oil and natural gas, and forest reserves produce timber and palm produce. One campus of Akwa Ibom State University is located in the community. The LGA is divided into four clans and 87 villages.
History
Oil was discovered in Ikot Akpa/Ekop in the area as early as 1953. The population was recorded as 178,036 in the 2006 census.
Source: Wikipedia: Mkpat-Enin
Key Facts
State
Akwa Ibom State
Chairman
Hon. (Engr.) Emmanuel John Inyang
Area
397.2 km²
Population
226,200
Website
mkpatenin.ak.gov.ng