Description

Akwa Ibom State is blessed with abundant water resources which serve as a source of livelihood to many people, especially those living in the coastal regions of the state.

In such areas, indigenes and non-indigenes over the years have engaged in various types of water-related businesses such as trading in seafoods, boat making, water transportation and fishing, without let or hindrance.

Sadly, however, these business owners and their business fortunes have recently been threatened due to the nefarious activities of sea pirates who terrorise them at sea, seize their outboard engines and sometimes kidnap them for ransom.