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In the early 19th century, another king was crowned after the death of Ukpong Akpan Ukpong, the second ruler of the village. Moses Akpan Ukpong, the first son of Ukpong Akpan Ukpong, became the king and third ruler of the village; at this time
Christianity had already made its way to the region and
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haze affects the village. However, as a result of proximity to the ocean, the harmattan dust haze, is relatively mild; it may only last for a few weeks between
December and January. The farmers benefit from the harmattan characteristics as they are good for harvesting and storage of the food crop.
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Because of the effects of the maritime and the continental tropical air masses, the climate of Ikot Ukpong is characterized by two seasons, namely, the wet or rainy season and the dry season. The wet or rainy season lasts for about eight months. The rainy season begins in March or April and lasts
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After the death of Obong
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150:. He died after a long reign, and his first son named after him, Ukpong Akpan (first son) Ukpong was crowned the next king of the village. The village grew to be the most respected kingdom among the Ibibio people as the new king Ukpong Akpan Ukpong promoted and maintained peace in the land.
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After the death of Ukpong Akpan Ukpong, Obong
Michael Ikott Ikoh of the Nung IKO - Nung Ese segment of Ikot Ukpong, who for years was Udiana'bong (deputy to the king), became village head (Obong Idung) until his death in 1999.
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The community has one health centre, one primary school and no secondary school. These infrastructure serve more than 6 other nearby villages in the area. An abandoned road project cuts through the village toward Ikot Obiota.
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A mild dry season begins in mid-November and ends in March. During this brief period, the continental tropical air mass, northeasterly winds and an associated dry and dusty
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Moses Akpan Ukpong remains alive and is the current king of Ikot Ukpong. Upon his death the line of succession falls to the next ruling family of Ikot Ukpong.
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