Ikot Ekpene British colonialists created the Ikot Ekpene Division in 1951 to make the administration of the local population easier, ENigeria Newspaper reports exclusively
Ikot Ekpene is Nigeria’s first local government council, having been established as an experiment in the then-British West Africa.
At the time, it included the Ikot-Ekpene Urban, Otoro, Central Annang, and Eastern Ibibio Ikono District councils.
Ikot Ekpene is in the middle of a road triangle that connects Cross River State, Umuahia, and Aba.
Its advantageous location makes it a very thriving and financially viable commercial city in Annang land. The area is also known for its raffia products, which gives rise to the moniker “Raffia City.”
Artisans use raffia to make shoes, handbags, slippers, folders, etc, that are in turn sold to foreigners and lovers of art who visit from time to time. WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY BELOW
