ABAK - FIVE Progressive Union

ABAK-FIVE Progressives Union, Are the indigenous people of, Abak, Etim Ekpo, Ika, Oruk anam and Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom state of Nigeria, residents in Benin city, Edo state of Nigeria. The things you need to know about ABAK-FIVE, which is consist of five local government area of Akwa Ibom state, some parts of Annang land. There are over two million people residents in ABAk five, in the western part of Akwa Ibom state. They share a common boundary with the Igbos, to the north west and south west, the Ibibio to the north east and south east. ABAK-FIVE speak Annang language with its various dialects. The culture and traditions of the ABAK-FIVE required great respect for the Elders, to govern effectively, it's the elders from each family, that sites in the village council, where decision are made in republican function. The Ekpo society is the laws enforcement arms for the traditional council. ABAK-FIVE are farmers artisans and traders. Their craftsmanship in Oruk anam and, Ika and wood carving is well known. Their trading in Palm oil lead to the establishment of the united African company. UAC in Ika local government, this was the site in 1929. Where the now famous Aba women's riots started. The Nigeria institute for oil palm research. (NIFOR) substation was established in 1946. And it started operations in 1947. ABAK-FIVE have many cultural celebration. Among this are. Akata, Ekong, Asian Akan Anwan Eka Ekong and Ekpo, masquerade. Akata and Ekong was the investigation unit for the traditional council, while Ekpo was the law enforcement unit. Famous cultural group which Uko Akpan and Nka Obong. Are most prominent. The people are known for their hard work and respected foreigners.