Nsit-Atai
About
Nsit-Atai is a Local Government Area in south-east Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, with its capital at Odot. It lies roughly 50 kilometres from Uyo, the state capital, and is bounded by Uruan to the north, Okobo to the east and Ibesikpo Asutan Ekpe to the west. The area is inhabited mainly by Ibibio people, who speak the Ibibio language. As a local government, Nsit-Atai provides basic public services such as education, health care and local administration. Its economy rests largely on farming and small trade, and it has crude oil, salt and clay deposits.
History
Nsit-Atai Local Government Area was created in 1996 with its capital at Odot by the government of General Sani Abacha. The area covers about 17,000 square kilometres and contains 62 villages.
Source: Wikipedia: Nsit-Atai
Key Facts
State
Akwa Ibom State
Headquarters
Odot
Chairman
Prince Anthony Nyong
Established
1996
Area
149.3 km²
Population
93,700 (2022)