Nsit-Ubium
About
Nsit-Ubium is a Local Government Area in the south south of Nigeria, within Akwa Ibom State. It is commonly referred to as Nsit, and by other names including Nsit Atai, Nsit Ibom and Nsit Ubium by the people of Akwa Ibom. The area is made up of two clans, Nsit and Ubium, with a number of recognised villages. Its headquarters is at Ikot Edibon, and it is drained by the Qua Iboe River. The Local Government Area is part of the Uyo Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom North East.
History
Nsit Ubium Local Government Area was carved out of the then Etinan Local Government on May 3, 1989, with its headquarters at Ikot Edibon. In September 1991, the present Nsit Ibom Local Government Area was carved out, leaving Nsit Ubium with its present two clans, Nsit and Ubium.
Source: Wikipedia: Nsit-Ubium
Key Facts
State
Akwa Ibom State
Headquarters
Ikot Edibon
Chairman
Arc.Iniobong Orok
Established
May 3, 1989
Area
205.2 km²
Population
162,200