Akwa Ibom

/ ˈækwə ˈiːbɒm /

noun

1. a state of Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Uyo. Pop: 3 920 208 (2006). Area: 7081 sq km (2734 sq miles)

Example Sentences

The states — Sokoto, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Edo — said they want the Supreme Court to declare that the results of the presidential election “were invalid, null and void, and of no effect whatsoever.”

From Seattle Times

Six of Nigeria's 36 states - Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo and Sokoto - said in court papers dated Feb. 28 that the election body had failed to transmit results electronically through a system meant to show transparency.

From Reuters

Ibom Air, backed by Akwa Ibom state, said high jet fuel posed a threat but stopping operations would exacerbate the situation due to obligations and that customers have paid in advance for flights.

From Reuters

The year after her diagnosis, her children were invited to join a group of young people in the US from her home state of Akwa Ibom, who would volunteer for charity work there.

From BBC

“I don’t care whether they bury him in Lagos or bring him home,” said Ibanga, a farmer in the southern state of Akwa Ibom.

From Washington Post