Detached Duplexes for Sale on Oron Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Uyo is the state capital of Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. Uyo is bound by Abak, Itu, Uruan, Ibesikpo Asutan and Etinan Local Government Areas. The town 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 is located in this town. The city boasts recreational areas such as the Ibom Connection popularly known as, "Ibom Plaza" and the prestigious Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort. The Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Center. Uyo also has a green recreational park known as "Love Garden".

Uyo is home to the University of Uyo, formerly known as the University of Cross River State. Its name was changed in 1991, when the government of Nigeria established it as a federal university. This school has various campuses in Uyo such as; Town Campus and Annex Campus in Ikpa Road, Permanent Site/Main Campus in Nwanibia Road, UYTH/Medical Campus at Abak Road and Ime Umana Campus at Ediene-Abak. Uyo also houses various secondary schools which are both public and privately owned.