Places in Akwa Ibom

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History of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron was established in 1979. Built by the federal government in 1979. Formerly known as the Nautical College of Nigeria, this school provides the merchant Navy, the maritime industry and allied industries, qualitative education and training that accords with up-to-date technology, meets national and international standards and satisfies end-user expectations. Security/Safety of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Educational materials Housing necessities for on-campus students Best Features The school also gives out outstanding teaching and research Academy, educating and training cadets for Sea life and technology beyond this levels. The curricula across its degree programs are skill-based and professionally conditioned.

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History of Akwa Ibom State Secretariat Akwa Ibom State Secretariat. This is the permanent administrative office of the Akwa Ibom State Government. Here, all state agencies and parastatals are quartered. As such, this is one of the most important place in the state. Security/Safety of Akwa Ibom State Secretariat This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Akwa Ibom State Secretariat, here are some helpful things to take along with you: ID Card

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History of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly was established in 1992. This is the governing state legislature of Akwa Ibom State. Its duty is to make laws that will ensure good governance, representing the will of the people and in the process, ensuring judicious use of the resources of the state. Security/Safety of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, here are some helpful things to take along with you: ID Card Best Features The number of members of the House has varied since its establishment. However by law, it consists of not less than twenty-four and not more than forty members.

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History of Ibom Hall Ibom Hall. This is a state-owned event centre where social, economic and political events are hosted. A magnificent structure with state-of-art facilities, the hall has played host to a number of important events. It is also a popular landmark in the town. Security/Safety of Ibom Hall This is a very safe location. Dress according to the occassion What To Bring Before heading to Ibom Hall, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Your Invitation Card Camera to capture the event and take selfies with

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History of State Banquet Hall State Banquet Hall was built in 2011. Built by the state government in 2011. Sited in the Government House, this is the building for hosting state-honored events. It is usually used for purposes such as a charitable gatherings, ceremonies, parties and celebrations, and other social events. Security/Safety of State Banquet Hall This is a very safe location. Dress according to the occassion What To Bring Before heading to State Banquet Hall, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Your Invitation Card Camera to capture the event and lovely sights

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History of Akwa Ibom State College of Education Akwa Ibom State College of Education was established in 1991. Built by the state government in 1991. This is a state-owned technical tertiary institution founded with the aim of grooming and producing qualified Science teachers, and committed to providing excellent and qualitative learning opportunities to students. Security/Safety of Akwa Ibom State College of Education This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Akwa Ibom State College of Education, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Educational materials Housing necessities for on-campus students Seminar necessities if you are attending a seminar or workshop Best Features Originally established to train Science teachers, the school has grown to offer training for other subject areas such as Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Languages, Primary Education, and Vocational and Technical Education.

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History of Ikot Ekpene Prisons Ikot Ekpene Prisons was built in 1919. Built by the colonial administration in 1919. Known as the most beautiful and magnificent in the country, this state-of-the-art correctional facility is a place where offenders are rehabilitated preparatory for a second chance in society on completion of their terms. Security/Safety of Ikot Ekpene Prisons This is a very safe location. Best Features A decent environment, the facility is very clean. It has ample spaceboth in and out with sports facilities like a football pitch. There is also a chapel for the spiritual growth and development of inmates and workshops for skill acquisition. Writer's Review The spick and span humane environment the Ikot Ekpene correctional facility affords its inmates contrasts sharply to the Nigeria prison reality. The inmates see themselves as lucky to serve their time here. They lauded the good food and clean environment and even said they follow developments in the outside world on mounted televisions.

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History of Qua Iboe Church Qua Iboe Church. There is great peace that comes with stepping into God's presence in reverence and humility. Here is a Evangelical church that transforms one into God's Grace whenever worshipers come together in Holy gathering. Security/Safety of Qua Iboe Church This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Qua Iboe Church, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Holy Bible Offerings and tithes Best Features One of the major landmarks and the hadquarters of the United Evangelical Church, the church was named after the place where the mission began its work, at Ibeno near the Qua Iboe River (originally called Aqua Obio River). Writer's Review This is a place that puts one at ease and ensures security and comfort with its immaculate environment and soothing ambiance. A growing family that warmly welcomes new worshipers with smiles, Qua Iboe Church is a place to worship if you are around the area and you seek a good church.

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History of Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus. Originally called Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, this is the second campus of the State University. It is a tertiary institution that offers affordable and quality university education in a number of areas. Security/Safety of Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Educational materials Housing necessities for on-campus students Seminar necessities if you are attending a seminar or workshop Best Features The campus houses the Faculties of Agriculture, Social and Management Sciences. Being an old site of a tertiary institution, it already has roads that were paved since the 1950s when the campus began as a British colonial agricultural experimental station. Buildings already exist to be used by the Faculties of Agriculture and Management Sciences. There are academic, administrative blocks and laboratories. It also has large demonstration farms for palm oil, rubber, fisheries, and small/large ruminants. Writer's Review The campus has a sub-urban setting, adjoining Abak town and is within 15 minutes' drive from Uyo. Its topography is undulatory with gentle hills and slopes which gives it a unique scene.

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History of Central Bank of Nigeria, Uyo Central Bank of Nigeria, Uyo. This is the sole branch of the CBN in Akwa Ibom State. It is responsible for the effective, efficient and transparent implementation of monetary and exchange rate policy and management of the Nigerian financial sector. Security/Safety of Central Bank of Nigeria, Uyo This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Central Bank of Nigeria, Uyo, here are some helpful things to take along with you: ID Card Best Features This is where all financial decisions concerning the country are carried out, at least in the State level. Most common visitors Merchants and representatives of financial institutions are the type of people you are sure to meet here.

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History of Site De Dome Arena Site De Dome Arena. Popular as the event centre where top beauty pageants such as Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) beauty show was held, this is one of the biggest and finest premium event centres in Akwa Ibom. Security/Safety of Site De Dome Arena This is a very safe location. Things to do while at Site De Dome Arena Before heading to Site De Dome Arena, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Your Invitation Card Camera to capture the event and lovely sights

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History of The Grail Centre, Eket The Grail Centre, Eket was built. The Grail Movement is an organization which originated in Germany in the late 1940s, inspired by the work of Oskar Ernst Bernhardt (also known by his pen name Abd-ru-shin), principally In the Light of Truth: The Grail Message. The movement is present in over 50 countries worldwide and has a decent following in Nigeria. Security/Safety of The Grail Centre, Eket This is a very safe location. Maintain silence at all times in this premises. What To Bring Before heading to The Grail Centre, Eket, here are some helpful things to take along with you: writing materials for jotting Things to do while at The Grail Centre, Eket Before heading to The Grail Centre, Eket, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Meditation and counseling. Most common visitors Adherents of the Grail Movement and humanists in general