Oruk Anam
Oruk Anam is a Local Government Area located in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. The indigenous population is largely made up of Annang people, one of the minority tribes in Southeast Nigeria.
It may be ranked as the largest LGA in Akwa-Ibom due to its land popularity. Its headquarters are located in the town of Ikot Ibritam. It is one of the eight Annang-speaking LGAs.
It consists of two major political units, namely, the Oruk zone The and the Anam zone. Oruk zone used to be a Local Government Area with headquarters at Urua anwa. Oruk zone was known as Southern Annang County Council of the former Abak Division.
Anam zone used to be Anam Local Government Area with headquarters at Ikot Akpan Essien. Anam was called the Anam or Annang County Council in the former Opobo Division.
In 1989, the two Local Government Areas were merged into one.
It shares boundaries with Ikot-Abasi/Mkpat-Enin to the south/east and Ukanafun to the west. According to the 2006 census, its population was 172,000.
Its inhabitants are mostly farmers, craftsmen and civil servants. The area is a major gateway to Port Harcourt and Aba. There is much commercial activity along the major road points such as the town of Ekparakwa. Government institutions are located here, such as the general hospital in Ikot Okoro, police stations, and schools. The Akwa Ibom State University has a campus in Obio Akpa.