Welcome to Uyo!
Uyo is the capital city of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. It was home to about 428,000 people in 2006. It is home to the University of Uyo. 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.