State Government was created and Abak became one of the Development Administrative Headquarters and with the local government reforms of 1976, Abak became a full-fledged Local Government Area and has remained so till date. People The people are generally from the Annang ethnic group. They are reputed for their resourcefulness and highly mobilized for economic development and political integration within the State and the Nigerian federation... Culture Abak's rich cultural heritage is reflected through traditional dances such as Ekpe, Ekpo, Idiongitals, etc, though majority are of the Christian faith. Despite of the advent of Western civilization and religion, there are some cultural institutions that still exist, such as Ekpo, Ekpe, Idiong, Attat Utu-Ekpe. These were powerful instruments of traditional governance before they lost their relevance in the mid-nineteenth century with the arrival of European missionaries. Population Males 73,578, females 65,512, for a total of 139,090 according to 2006 National Census. Tourism Private area driven cordiality foundation like inns, stops, gardens and clubs. Natural resources The Abak people are blessed with natural resources as sand, gravel, clay, salt and crude oil (corked). it can be found at the tropical rain forest which provides palm produce, cassava and various vegetables for their people. References Official website of the Akwa Ibom State Government. Akwa Ibom State Government Towns in Akwa Ibom State Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State 1902 establishments in the Southern Nigeria Protectorate