While you're here to celebrate our wedding, take some time to explore the best our city has to offer and discover the delicacies of Akwa Ibom!
One of the major things Akwa Ibom is known for is their wonderful delicacies. While there will be feeding provided for all visiting guests for the time period, you should definitely make time to explore and try out the different local cuisines at restaurants around.
Here are some recommendations for things to do and some of the major meals you can enjoy in Uyo:
Outdoor Activities
Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort
Explore the beautiful scenery and nature of the resort. The lush greens of the world-class 18-hole golf course, the beautiful outdoor pool, lounges, marina jetty, and buffet meals at the restaurant.
Unity Park
This is a beautiful outdoor park perfect for a picnic, an evening stroll, or a nice walk in nature. It also houses the Ibibio Unity museum and the memorial cenotaph for fallen soldiers.
Dining
April Celebrations
Plot A, 105 Lagos St, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo
The Outback Grill
Plot 4, C line, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo
Brisa place
31, C line, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo
Uyai cuisine
43, Unit A, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo
Cultural Experiences
National Museum of Colonial History
This museum showcases various collections of cultural items, artefacts, carvings and valuable antiques relating to the birth of Akwa Ibom state.
Delicacies
Ekpang Nkwukwo
A traditional dish made with grated cocoyam, wrapped in leaves, and cooked with periwinkles and other seafood.
Edikang Ikong soup
A nutritious soup made with pumpkin leaves, waterleaf, and assorted meats.
Fisherman's soup
A rich and spicy soup made with fresh seafood like fish, shrimp, and crabs, cooked in a seasoned broth with palm oil.
Afang soup
A hearty and flavorful soup prepared with Afang leaves (wild spinach) and waterleaf.
Afia Efere (White soup)
A light, flavorful soup made without palm oil, typically featuring goat meat or chicken, yam, crayfish, and Aidan fruit.
Grilled fish
Fresh fish marinated with spices and grilled to perfection, often served with a side of fries, yam, plantain, or coleslaw.
Atama soup
Made with Atama leaves and palm fruit extract, this soup is rich and delicious.
Peppered snail
Either served in peppered sauce or on a skewer with vegetables, this is a tasty, delicious, protein option that can be eaten as an appetizer or with a main meal. It's a popular finger food and can also be enjoyed as street food.
Nightlife
Oxygen club and lounge
89, Obio Imo Street, Off Oron Road, Uyo
Stockroom lounge at Eni Stores
4, Edet Akpan Avenue (4 lanes), Uyo
Uyai at dusk
43, Unit A, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo