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Nto Udo Enwan[1] is a village located within the Ito III zone of the Ito Clan in Ika Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is one of several communities that form part of the wider Ika ethnic and administrative region.
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Geography
[edit]Nto Udo Enwan is situated among neighboring villages, sharing boundaries with:
- Ikot Eseden to the west
- Nto Mbadum to the east
- Ikot Udom to the south
- Nto Urua to the north
The village is intersected by two major roads that converge at a central roundabout locally referred to as Abod-Ujo (also known as Ujo-iso-Agwo).
- One route connects Etim Ekpo (via Usung Ikot Udom) to Ukwa East (via Usung Nto Mbadum)
- Another links Urua Inyang (via Usung Efagk Ukum) to Ikot Ese (via Usung Urua Mkpohoeto)
Economy
[edit]The local economy is primarily sustained through agriculture, trade, civil service, and artisanal work. Farmlands in the area, such as Aweleng, Usung Urua-Ekpo, Esua-Ition, Ikot Alōlō, Usung-Itiat, and Anwa-Ekpat, are used for the cultivation of various crops and contribute to food supply and commerce within the local government area.
The village hosts a portion of the Urua Mkpohoeto market, considered one of the most active trading centers in Ika LGA and Akwa Ibom State.
Education
[edit]Nto Udo Enwan is home to key educational institutions, including:
- St. Francis Primary School, established in 1945[2]
- Christian Standard Science Academy [3] serving as the primary institution for post-primary education in the village
Religion and Worship
[edit]Nto Udo Enwan is religiously pluralistic, with Christian denominations playing a prominent role in community life. Churches include:
- St. Bernard Catholic Church (Parish) established 1919
- Christ Faith Church
- African Church
- Cherubim and Seraphim Church
- Assemblies of God Church
- Lott Carey Church
- Christ Army Church
Culture and Traditions
[edit]Cultural practices are an integral part of community identity. A former landmark in the village, the "Ujo Iso-Agwo" tree, was once located at the central junction and bore fruit said to resemble human facial features, which made it culturally significant.
The village is also renowned for its traditional masquerade festival known as Akakum [4](also called Afum),[5] performed annually during the Christmas season and on important occasions such as the passing of esteemed community members.
Lineage and Family Structure
[edit]The village is composed of several extended family units (referred to locally as Ekpuk), including:
- Nto Udo Enwan
- Nto Akpan Essien
- Nto Udo Udo
- Nto Ukobo
- Nto Okpokpo
- Nto Ewire
- Nto Udo Etor
- Nto Akwa
References
[edit]Nto Udo Enwan is a village in the *Ito III clan of Ika Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria*, mentioned by name as one of the villages in this district.[6][circular reference]
The village is known for its *Akakum (Afum)* cultural masquerade tradition.[5]
It also hosts *Primary School (St. Francis), Nto Udo Enwan*, listed as a ward centre by the Independent National Electoral Commission.[7]
- ^ "Polling Units – INEC". www.inecnigeria.org. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ "AKISIEC". www.iec.ak.gov.ng. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ "Christian Standard Science Academy, Nto Udo Enwan".
- ^ "History, Origin, Culture and Tradition of Ika". www.emmason247.com.ng. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ a b "THE MASK...IN IKA THROUGH AKAKUM PERFORMANCE OF NTO UDO ENWAN". Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Ika, Nigeria". Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "LIST OF POLITICAL WARDS IN AKS". Retrieved 2025-07-05.