Itu is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. It has its headquarters located in the town of Itu. It is bounded in the North and North-East by Odukpani in Cross River State and Arochukwu in Abia State, in the West by Ibiono Ibom and Ikono Local Government Areas, in the South and South East by Uyo and Uruan Local Government Areas, respectively. The area is rich in both natural and mineral resources such as crude oil, fine sand, limestone, salt, gravel and clay.
Forest resources consist of timber, wild life, palm trees, raffia trees, gmelina plantations and firewood. Marine resources include fish, crayfish, oysters, lobster, shrimps shells, periwinkle among others. Tourist attraction that abound in Itu LGA include beaches, navigable water system, beautiful topography of the area, etc. Predominantly Ibibio speaking group with pockets of Efikspeaking people and the Ijaws. Commercial activities in this area are mainly farming, fishing and trading.
