Obot Akara

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Obot-…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Obot-Akara can you recommend, an…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Obot-Akara? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Obot-Akara, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Obot-Akara, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Obot-Akara is in the south of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State whose headquarters is located at Nto Edino. It is inhabited by the Anaangs ethnic group. It shares borders with Ikwuano.

“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” — Proverb

“Practice makes perfect.” — Proverb

“Look before you leap.” — Proverb

“Laughter is the best medicine.” — Proverb

“There's no place like home.” — Proverb

“Honesty is the best policy.” — Proverb

“Make hay while the sun shines.” — Proverb

“Don't put all your eggs in one basket.” — Proverb

“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” — Proverb

“Slow and steady wins the race.” — Proverb

“The pen is mightier than the sword.” — Edward Bulwer-Lytton

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” — Proverb