Akokwa is a town in the Ideato-North Local Government Area within Imo State, Nigeria. The town's population, of roughly 30,000, primarily comprises of Igbos (which is also the name of the native language) and include other ethnic groups like Hausas and Yorubas. Although English is the official language in Nigeria, there are over 300 distinct indigenous languages. Akokwa, as well as the entire country of Nigeria, house a wealth of natural resources; however, poor economic policy and political instability have significantly stifled growth in the region. An area of focus that has been paramount to the people of Akokwa is education.
