Udung-Uko
About
Udung-Uko is a local government area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, and is one of the Oro-speaking local government areas of the state. It is bounded by Mbo to the south, Oron to the north, Urue-Offong/Oruko to the west and the Cross River Estuary to the east. Its capital is Eyofin. The area is made up of two of the nine Oron people clans, with the Oro language as its original language. It has 42 organised villages divided into 10 political wards. Its economy includes crude oil and salt deposits, fishing, farming, canoe making and wood carving.
History
Udung-Uko was created in December 1996 when Udung Uko LGA was carved out of Oron, Akwa Ibom. During the Nigerian Civil War of 1967 to 1970 against Biafra, Esuk Usung served as the entry point for the Nigerian Army.
Source: Wikipedia: Udung-Uko
Key Facts
State
Akwa Ibom State
Headquarters
Eyofin
Chairman
Hon. Atanang Asuquo Osung
Established
December 1996
Area
68.76 km²
Population
67,700 (2022)