Abak is a town and Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The LGA was previously part of Cross River State. It was later sub divided into other local government areas such as Oruk Anam, Etim Ekpo, Ukanafun and Ika. Notable tribes include the Annang. The major economic activities of the people of this area before and after the Nigerian civil war was palm produce exported through river port at Ekpene Okpo, Ntak Ibesit, a distance of about 8 km from Abak town. Abak to say the least, is the shadow of its former self due to politically motivated neglect by successive governments in Akwa Ibom state. Abak was the economic hub of the former Southeastern Nigeria before the civil war.

Eket is the second largest city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The name also refers to the indigenous ethnic group of the region and to their language. The city itself, an industrial city that in recent years has become a conurbation engulfing separate villages, has a population of over 200,000, while entire urban area, which covers Okon, Nsit Ubium,Idua, Afaha Eket and Esit Eket, has a combined population of 364,489, the second largest urban population in Akwa Ibom state.

Essien Udim is one of the Annang speaking Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It was created out of the former Ikot Ekpene division and included the following clans in Annang land: Ukana, Adiasim, Ikpe, Okon, Nsasak, Ekpenyong Atai and, Ukana Ikot Ntuen,Odoro Ikot, AFaha.

Etinan is located within the south south part of Nigeria and constitutes one of the Local Government Areas in the oil rich Akwa Ibom State. Known for its agricultural and arts craft products, the area forms one of the most peaceful locations in the West African State of Nigeria.

Ibesikpo-Asutan is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, located in the south east of Nigeria .it is made up of two clans namely Ibesikpo and Asutan Clan. it has produced many prominent people,it's also the home of former Akwa Ibom State governor Architect Obong Victor Attah.

Ika (Ika-Annang) is a Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The headquarters of the Ika local government area is Urua Inyang. Ika is subdivided into clans Urban, Ito Achan and Odoro and over 50 villages in totality with an identical cultural display called Akakum nicknamed Afum. Displayed mostly at Christmas.

Ikot Abasi is a village in Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom State.

Ini is located in the south of Nigeria and is a local government area of Akwa Ibom State.

Mbo is located in the south south of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State.

Nsit Atai Local government area was created in 1996 with its capital at Odot by the government of president Ibrahim Babangida. It has an area of out of an about 17,000 square kilometers, with 62 villages.

Nsit-Ubium is located in the south south of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Okobo is located in the south south of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The local government area was created in 1989 by the government of President Ibrahim Babangida. The local government area is bounded by Uruan, Oron, Urue-Offong/Oruko and Nsit Atai local government areas.

Oron is a coastal city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.It is home to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria and the Oron Museum.

Udung-Uko is located in the south east of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Uruan is located in the south of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of the Akwa Ibom State.

Uyo is the state capital of Akwa Ibom, in South South Nigeria. The city became the capital of the state on September 23, 1987 following the creation of Akwa Ibom State from erstwhile Cross River State. The University of Uyo Main campus is located at Nwaniba, While the Town campus and Annex campus are located along Ikpa road. The population of Uyo, according to the 2006 Nigerian Census which comprises Uyo and Itu, is 427,873. while the urban area, including Uruan, is 554,906. An inlaw of this state is Mr Yohanna Bako