Nsit Atai

Nsit Atai local government area is situated in Akwa Ibom state, South-south Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Odot. Nsit Atai LGA is bordered by the Uruan, Okobo, and Ibesikpo Asutan LGAs. Towns and villages that make up Nsit Atai LGA include Ubetim, Ndisiak, Ikot Mkpo, Ibedu, Idikpa, Nda Nsit, Etobodom, and Adia Nsit. The estimated population of Nsit Atai LGA is put at 114,308 inhabitants with the vast majority of the area’s populace comprising of members of the Ibibio ethnic group. The Ibibio language is commonly spoken in the LGA while the religion of Christianity is widely practiced in the area.

GEOGRAPHY OF NSIT ATAI

Nsit Atai LGA has a number of rivers and streams flowing through the area with the average temperature of the area put at an estimated 25 degrees centigrade. The average humidity level in the LGA is pegged at 82 percent while total precipitation in the area is at an estimated 3200 mm of rainfall per annum.

ECONOMY OF NSIT ATAI

Nsit Atai LGA has enormous deposits of mineral resources such as clay, salt, and crude oil. The activities of Oil mining companies in and around the LGA contribute to the economic development of the LGA. Farming is also an important occupation of the people of Nsit Atai LGA with crops such as plantain and oil palm grown in the area. Other important economic activities in Nsit Atai LGA include fishing, trade, and crafts making.

HISTORY OF NSIT ATAI

Nsit Atai LGA was created in the year 1996.