Ikot Inuen
Transport and Communication
Ikot Inuen is served by both a major road, the Nigeria's East West Road, and other trunk C road networks, notably the Ikot Inuen - Edemaya road, the Ikot Inuen - Ikot Esenam road, the Ikot Inuen - Ikot Obio Asan - Anam road, and others. There is full telecommunication service provided in the town as there is a Base Transceiver Station, popularly called Telecommunication Mast, built by MTN in the community.
Climate
History
Ikot Inuen was founded by two hunters from Manta village, a neighbouring village that shares common boundaries with it. History has it that their migratory route could be traced from the greater ancestral Manta village in Abak Local Government Area, settled first in Ikot Inyang Ekparakwa, then moved southwards to Ikot Ukpongeren, and then to the new lesser Manta village. Ikot Inuen literally means 'The habitation of birds'.
Culture
The rich cultural heritage of Ikot Inuen is reflected through traditional folklores and dances. Although the majority of the populace claims adherence to the Christian faith, relics of some cultural institutions, such as Ekpe, Ekpo, Atat (Atáàd) and Ekong (Ekóòñ) still exists. The annual Founder's Day, known as Inuen Day, is celebrated on the third "Atim" Market day of October, yearly. It is a week-long event involving the presentation of seminars by notable indigenes, clearing of the traditional route, the display of the Ekpe and Inuen masquerades, traditional dances and other activities. It culminates in the celebration of the New Yam Festival, and the 'appearance' of the 'spirit-beings', known as Ekpo Ndök.
Language
The people of Ikot Inuen speaks a mixture of the Annang and Ibibio languages.
Leadership
Eteidung Apostle Linus Ufot Ekaidien is the Village Head. He joined his ancestors in 2018. The current village head is Eteidung Dr Michael Justine James Umoh, KSJ, a Knight of the Catholic Church.
In 1963 it had a population of 1,515 people.
References
- ^ National Gazetteer of Place Names: Cross River State. Nigeria National Population Bureau, Demographic Division. 1985. p. 84.
- ^ Ukpong, David; Akpan, Martin; Akanf, Nnamso (2001). Ikono: the cradle of Ibibio nation : (historical origin and cultural heritage). Dorand Publishers. p. 237.
- ^ "Population Census of Nigeria, 1963: Northern Region: Eastern Region Volume 1". Nigeria. Federal Census Office. 1963: ii.
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