Delve into Nkek in Nigeria
Nkek in the region of Akwa Ibom is a city in Nigeria - some 285 mi or ( 458 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital .
Current time in Nkek is now 01:02 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yaoundé, Douala, Malabo, Umuahia, and Ukanafun. While being here, make sure to check out Yaoundé . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Nkek ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ikot Okoro
Ikot Okoro is a rural settlement of Akwa Ibom State and was one of the larger population concentrations in the now defunct South Eastern Nigeria. Now smaller, it is about 15 km southwest of the regional center of Abak. The people of Ikot Okoro have been clamoring for the creation of a local Government area (LGA) from the present day Oruk Anam LGA.
Located at 4.90 7.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Aba River (Nigeria)
The Aba River is a river in southern Nigeria. It runs through the city of Aba, Nigeria. It is a tributary of the Imo River that runs through Okpulor Umuobo in the Ngwa heartland into the Aba City. It serves as a major supply of fresh water for the city and has industrial and abattoir waste have results in environmental concerns. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:4|49|N|7|29|E|region:NG_type:river_source:GNS-enwiki|| |primary |name= }}
Located at 4.82 7.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic is a tertiary learning institution in Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1991. The polytechnic has schools of Applied Sciences, Communication Arts, Preliminary Studies, Business and Management, Engineering, Environmental Studies and Legal Studies. The polytechnic is owned by Akwa Ibom State. In 2010, the state allocated about N1 billion to enhance the polytechnic.
Located at 5.16 7.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Mkpat-Enin
Mkpat-Enin is located in the south east of Nigeria and is a town and a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It is at an altitude of about 185 m. The LGA has an area of 322.352 km and is located within the industrial belt extending from Ibiono, Eket to Ikot Abasi. The people are traditionally Ibibio speakers. The population was 178,036 based on the 2006 census. The area is rich in oil and natural gas. Oil was discovered in Ikot Akpa/Ekop as early as 1953.
Located at 4.73 7.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
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