Uyo

Worth seeing in and around Uyo

7 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Godswill Akpabio International Stadium

   The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium is a 30,000 capacity national sports stadium located in Uyo, the state capital of Akwa Ibom. The stadium serves as a home to the 'Super Eagles' of Nigeria as well as a center for various social, cultural, political and religious events.

   5.5 km · Stadium in Nigeria · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Roman Catholic Diocese of Uyo

   The Diocese of Uyo ) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Its episcopal see is located in Uyo.

   1.2 km · diocese of the Catholic Church · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Akwa Ibom State University

   Akwa Ibom State University is a public university owned by the Akwa Ibom State government. Unity of people with a passion to constantly seek knowledge that addresses practical issues of development in Nigeria.

   1.8 km · public university in Nigeria · Wikipedia
4. 04
   University of Uyo

   The University of Uyo is located in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university was formerly known as the University of Cross River State.

   4.3 km · university in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Uyo Township Stadium

   Uyo Township Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Akwa United F.C. of the Nigerian Premier League.

   1.7 km · building in Nigeria · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Ibom E-Library

   The Ibom E-Library is a library located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The library which is state-owned is the first digital type in West Africa.

   2.6 km · public library in Nigeria · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Full Life Christian Centre

   Full Life Christian Centre, also known as Full Life Church, is a Pentecostal Christian denomination and megachurch with headquarters in Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Founded by Reverend Ntia I. Ntia in June 2000, the church is adjudged one of the largest congregations in South-South Nigeria, with an average weekly attendance of 10,000 meeting in the Church’s largest worship facility Noah’s Ark Auditorium.

   4.9 km · church in Nigeria, Nigeria · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   Godswill Akpabio International Stadium

   Ibom Plaza — A prominent public square in the centre of Uyo, known for its fountains, landscaped surroundings and open-air spaces.

From Wikivoyage: Uyo, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Things to do

1. 01
   Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival
2. 02
   Orange September

   Orange September is an annual festival showcasing the culture of Akwa Ibom State, groups, troupes and floats.

From Wikivoyage: Uyo, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Getting to Uyo

Airports

Port Harcourt (PHC), 108 km · Akanu Ibiam (ENU), 165 km · Malabo (SSG), 166 km

• Port Harcourt → Uyo

  106 km · quickest by road, 2h 27m · ₦7,600–10,100
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• Enegu → Uyo

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• Asaba → Uyo

  184 km · quickest by road, 3h 41m · ₦13,000–17,350
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