Uyo is the state capital of Akwa Ibom, South South Nigeria. Ibibo is the language spoken in uyo.

It became the capital on September 23, 1987 when Akwa Ibom was created from the former Cross River State. According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population of Uyo (including Itu) is 427,873, while the greater urban area, including Uruan, has a population of 554,906.

Ibibio is the primary indigenous language. The main campus of the University of Uyo is in Nwaniba, with satellites on Ikpa Road.

Education

• Christian Secondary Commercial School
• University of Uyo

Transportation

• Railway stations in Nigeria

Sports

• Godswill Akpabio International Stadium

Religion

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Uyo
• Uyo church collapse