Ibiono-Ibom: History
The region of the local government was created out of Itu Local government Area in December 1996.
This area is where the Scottish Missionary Mary Slessor died in 1915. Her Cairn is beautifully located at Use Ikot Oku, where she lived.
Politics in Ibiono Ibom is dominated by the people from the central part of Ibiono. The political landscape of the town is dominated by the People's Democratic Party (Nigeria).
The traditional leadership of the people is anchored by the paramount leader, known as "Okuku" of Ibiono Ibom.