Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria , bordered on the east by Cross River State , on the west by Rivers State and Abia State , and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean . The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe River which bisects the state before flowing into the Bight of Bonny . [4] Akwa Ibom was split from Cross River State in 1987 with her capital Uyo and with 31 local government areas . The Governor of Akwa Ibom State is Umo Bassey Eno (born 24 April 1964) is a Nigerian clergy and politician who is the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.[1][2] He was the former Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources in Akwa Ibom State, and the founder of All Nations Christian Ministry International.
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