Houses in Ibesikpo-Asutan, Akwa Ibom

Ibesikpo-Asutan is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. The Local Government is located in south east Nigeria. Ibesikpo-Asutan is made up of two clans namely Ibesikpo and Asutan Clan. It is bounded in the North by Uruan Local Government Area, in the South by Etinan, South East by Nsit Ibom, in the North East by Nsit Atai and in the West by Uyo Local Government Area. 

The people are generally homogenous and speak Ibibio language. Its cultural heritage is manifested through Ekpo masquerades, Ekong, Ekpe and cultural dances. They are predominantly farmers and traders. Mineral deposits include crude oil, clay, limestone among others. Abundant forest and agricultural produce such as wood, palm trees and oil, raffia palm trees, etc.