Uyo is one city that i never really went to and during Akpabio's government, i knew it was a place that i just had to visit because the noise of uncommon transformation was too much.

I had the opportunity of visiting Uyo yesterday and even though i only stayed for a few hours, i think i'm somewhat qualified to give a review. Note that my previous reviews of Uyo were based solely on images and videos that i saw on the internet.

I had assignments to do in Owerri and Uyo and i wanted to kill two birds with a stone and so, i decide to go to Owerri, lodge and while i'm lodged in the hotel, i will leave Owerri for Uyo which is like approximately 3 hours away, then i'll return back to Owerri the same day. I dd this because i heard the price for a quality hotel in Uyo is exorbitant.

On my way to Uyo, the moment i entered Akwa Ibom stayed just before Ikot Ekpene, i was impressed with how clean and neat everywhere was, even the village houses were well swept and as i got to Ikot Ekpene, i was even more impressed. How can a small town be this organized and clean. I got to Uyo and i was blown away by the Infrastructure (roads, bridges) and the cleanliness and calmness of the city. It was something that i had never really seen in Nigeria. The only cities that can stand side by side with Uyo are Abuja and Calabar based on the variables i mentioned.

On the negative side though, i realized that Uyo does not really have the buildings to match the roads and bridges. Most of the impressive buildings i saw were built by the Akwa Ibom state government. I also noticed that Uyo had little commercial activity going on unlike Owerri where i was initially.

All in all, Uyo is a beautiful city and it's definitely a city for the future if the government can attract industries and more businesses while maintaning the fresh look of the city.

Mynd44
Lalasticla

Akwa ibom daakada
Akwa abasi ibom

Afam4eva:
Uyo is one city that i never really went to and during Akpabio's government, i knew it was a place that i just had to visit because the noise of uncommon transformation was too much.

I had the opportunity of visiting Uyo yesterday and even though i only stayed for a few hours, i think i'm somewhat qualified to give a review. Note that my previous reviews of Uyo were based solely on images and videos that i saw on the internet.

I had assignments to do in Owerri and Uyo and i wanted to kill two birds with a stone and so, i decide to go to Owerri, lodge and while i'm lodged in the hotel, i will leave Owerri for Uyo which is like approximately 3 hours away, then i'll return back to Owerri the same day. I dd this because i heard the price for a quality hotel in Uyo is exorbitant.

On my way to Uyo, the moment i entered Akwa Ibom stayed just before Ikot Ekpene, i was impressed with how clean and neat everywhere was, even the village houses were well swept and as i got to Ikot Ekpene, i was even more impressed. How can a small town be this organized and clean. I got to Uyo and i was blown away by the Infrastructure (roads, bridges) and the cleanliness and calmness of the city. It was something that i had never really seen in Nigeria. The only cities that can stand side by side with Uyo are Abuja and Calabar based on the variables i mentioned.

On the negative side though, i realized that Uyo does not really have the buildings to match the roads and bridges. Most of the impressive buildings i saw were built by the Akwa Ibom state government. I also noticed that Uyo had little commercial activity going on unlike Owerri where i was initially.

All in all, Uyo is a beautiful city and it's definitely a city for the future if the government can attract industries and more businesses while maintaning the fresh look of the city.

Mynd44
Lalasticla

The road infrastructure in akwa ibom state was well planned and executed that one can't help but marvel and appreciate such which is rare in most states in nigeria.
Dual carriageway from ikot ekpene to uyo(To Ibom plaza/City Center) , Dual carriageway from Abak to uyo(To Ibom Plaza/city center) same with oron road and Aka road.
The state government of obong victor attah built a classy motor park for long distance buses and intra state transport in uyo and all transport coys were mandated to move to the park during akpabio's regime which restored sanity inside the city because the park was built in where can be called as the outskirts(ITAM).
A big gated market was also constructed in itam on the calabar/itu highway, the road to the godswill akpabio stadium is also multi lane which will help in free flow of traffic when events are held in the stadium,keke napep was banned i think in 2014 from operating within the ibom plaza/city center area,most keke napep operators are switching massively to shuttle buses which are more pleasing in the eyes and is unarguably a better mode of transportation......Typing

kasynlives:

The road infrastructure in akwa ibom state was well planned and executed that one can't help but marvel and appreciate such which is rare in most states in nigeria.
Dual carriageway from ikot ekpene to uyo(To Ibom plaza/City Center) , Dual carriageway from Abak to uyo(To Ibom Plaza/city center) same with oron road and Aka road.
The state government of obong victor attah built a classy motor park for long distance buses and intra state transport in uyo and all transport coys were mandated to move to the park during akpabio's regime which restored sanity inside the city because the park was built in where can be called as the outskirts(ITAM).
A big gated market was also constructed in itam on the calabar/itu highway, the road to the godswill akpabio stadium is also multi lane which will help in free flow of traffic when events are held in the stadium......Typing

Is the park by any means where you have the AKTC buses? I'v never seen a park that big yet orderly and clean.

Afam4eva:

Is the park by any means where you have the AKTC buses? I'v never seen a park that big yet orderly and clean.

AKTC terminal is different but within the same itam.

kasynlives:
AKTC terminal is different but within the same itam.

Ohh okay.

A fair review

Uyo is the capital of Akwa Ibom State and is an oil-rich metropolis full of interesting outdoor centers and parks, bustling markets and rich cultural heritage. The city is located in southern Nigeria and is very near to the Atlantic Ocean. Uyo has a population of about 420,000 and is the largest city in Akwa Ibom State. Uyo is one of the top tourist attractions in Nigeria and boasts of its serene environment and deep green vegetation. The city’s loveliness and cultural heritage is a huge part of the reasons why people are always on the lookout for cheap flights to Uyo so they can have the heaven-like experience Uyo offers.

https://blog.travelbeta.com/book-cheap-flights-to-uyo/

https://blog.travelbeta.com/book-cheap-flights-to-akwa-ibom/

U hit the nail on the head.

What we don't have is nice buildings to complement Uyo. The newly constructed Ring road will be another beauty to behold.

All buildings springing up along ring road are modern classic buildings, with a four land, well paved road.

If you're in Uyo, never fails to visit Brooks Street. That is the only place that gives me the abroad feelings in this AKS