Abak community: A place to worry about?

introduction



Abak local government is one of the five local governments in Akwa Ibom State. It is located in the east of the state and shares its boundaries with Uyo, Etinan, Ogoja, and Ikot Ekpene local governments. The population of Abak Local Government Area according to the 2006 Census was 139,090 people. It has a landmass of 1,907 square kilometers.

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Electricity



The population in Abak has grown rapidly over the years due to migration from other parts of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria as a whole. This has led to increased demand for electricity which has not been met, leading to a poor power supply.




Security 



The security situation in Abak local government in Akwa Ibom is still a major concern. The area is notorious for armed robbery and kidnapping.

In the last few months, armed bandits have been attacking villages, killing and maiming people, and stealing and destroying property at night, and This is not a new phenomenon in the area.



Road and drainage system



The Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is one of the least developed areas in the state. The road and drainage situation in this local government area is a major challenge to its development. In the past few years, there has been a lot of construction in the Abak local government. This has led to a lot of drainage and road-related problems. Roads are constructed with no proper planning, leading to flooding and other drainage problems during the rainy season. The roads are also poorly maintained, leading to potholes or pot-holes that can cause accidents.



weather and population density and noise 


 

The weather in Abak local government in Akwa Ibom is relatively hot and humid. The population density in Abak local government is about 1,000 persons per square kilometer. The noise situation in the area is not so bad because the roads are relatively quiet and there are few heavy vehicles.




access to water 



The water situation in this area is dire. The water supply has been compromised by a lack of rain due to climate change, which has led to scarcity and over-exploitation of groundwater resources. In addition, the water supply system is poorly maintained and there are no functional boreholes. This has resulted in high levels of poverty and unemployment among residents as well as poor health conditions for children under five years old.

potable water is scarce.

The lack of potable water has led to an increase in diseases and deaths in the area. It also causes a lot of economic problems for families who cannot afford expensive bottled water.



cost of living 



The cost of living in the Abak local government in Akwa Ibom is relatively low. The market situation is also good. and several markets have goods readily available.




jobs 



Abak is an oil-producing community but the percentage of unemployed people in the Abak local government area is high. The unemployment rate has been estimated to be around 76%. This means that out of every 10 people, almost 8 are unemployed. This situation is worsened by the fact that there is no industrialization in the area and the population density is high.


schools 



The situation of the schools in Abak local government is not as good as it should be. The schools are not well equipped, They lack basic facilities like lights and desks for the students to use and there is a shortage of teachers.



healthcare 



The healthcare situation in Abak local government in Akwa Ibom state is not very good. The health facilities are not well equipped and there are not enough health workers. The government has done a lot to improve the situation but it is still not enough.

The challenges that confront healthcare in Abak local government include:

  • Lack of adequate health facilities with trained personnel to deliver quality healthcare services;
  • Unavailability of sufficient drugs for treatment;
  • Lack of adequate health education to promote healthy living among the population; and 
  • Poor funding for healthcare.


conclusion (living conditions)



The people of the Abak local government area in Akwa Ibom state are faced with several challenges. One of these challenges is the poor living conditions that they are forced to live in.


This is especially so for the women who have to go through a lot just to get their children to school, find food and provide shelter for the family. They have no access to clean water electricity and other basic amenities needed for a decent life.

Location: Abak, Nigeria

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