Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Alumni Association, Uyo Branch, has congratulated the people and government of Akwa Ibom State on the 39th anniversary of the state's creation, describing the state's journey since 1987 as one marked by resilience, sacrifice and development.

Akwa Ibom State was created on 23 September 1987 from the then-Cross River State by the military administration of Ibrahim Babangida. The creation followed decades of agitation by the people of the area for a separate state.

The Akwa Ibom State Government says the anniversary is being marked with the commissioning of 39 projects across the state, covering sectors including roads, healthcare, education, aviation and tourism. The commissioning pr...