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Onna (Nigeria)

LGA in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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Overview

Onna is a Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is at Abat. Onna is made up of the Oniong, Nnung Ndem and Awa clans and has 12 political wards. Sources on the area describe 41 villages within the local government area.

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Getting there

Onna is accessible by road from neighbouring parts of Akwa Ibom, including Eket and Uyo. Abat is the administrative headquarters of the local government area.

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Getting around

Movement within Onna is mainly by road. Motorcycles, tricycles, taxis and minibuses are used for local transportation.

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Food & drink

Nigerian cuisine

Nigerian cuisine consists of dishes or food items from the hundreds of ethnic groups that comprise Nigeria from the north to the south to the east and the west. Nigeria is home to numerous varieties of foods.

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Itineraries

Lagos-Ibadan Railway

Lagos-Ibadan Railway is a 157-kilometre rail trip in South West Nigeria from Ebute Metta in Lagos to Moniya in Ibadan. The trip is a section of the proposed Lagos to Kano Standard Gauge Rail Project.

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Travel tips

Atlantic slave trade

Lasting from the 1500s to the 1800s, the Atlantic slave trade was a crime against humanity of extraordinary proportions, leaving a huge mark on four continents and irreversibly changing world history and geopolitics.

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Driving

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UnderstandOnna was created from the former Eket Local Government Area in 1989. It is located in southern Akwa Ibom and shares boundaries with Eket, Mkpat-Enin, Etinan, Ibeno and Eastern Obolo.

Get inOnna is accessible by road from neighbouring parts of Akwa Ibom, including Eket and Uyo. Abat is the administrative headquarters of the local government area.

Get aroundMovement within Onna is mainly by road. Motorcycles, tricycles, taxis and minibuses are used for local transportation.

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BuyTraditional pottery is part of Onna's cultural heritage, particularly around Ikot Ebidang and Ikot Ebekpo.

EatLocal food in Onna reflects the wider cuisine of Akwa Ibom, including dishes made with cassava, yam, vegetables, fish and other locally available ingredients.

DrinkSoft drinks, bottled water and other refreshments are available in local shops and markets. Traditional palm-based drinks are also part of the wider culture of the region.

SleepOnna has fewer accommodation options than nearby Eket and Uyo. Visitors should confirm accommodation availability before travelling, particularly when staying in the smaller communities.

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ConnectMobile telephone services are available in populated parts of Onna, although coverage may vary between communities.

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