"Akwa Ibom Men Are the Laziest" — Nigerian Woman Sparks Backlash, Man Responds with Powerful List of Achievements
A controversial statement made by a Nigerian woman claiming that “Akwa Ibom men are the laziest in Nigeria” has sparked an intense debate across social media, drawing both criticism and pride-fueled clapbacks.
In a fiery response, a Nigerian man dismantled the stereotype by listing numerous notable contributions and accomplishments made by Akwa Ibom men across various sectors — from politics and science to music, sports, and technology.
His response, dripping in sarcasm but rooted in historical and contemporary facts, read:
"Thank you. I’ll give you some of their lazy works for free:"
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A great percentage of your state’s federal allocation came from this “lazy men’s” state — a nod to Akwa Ibom being Nigeria’s leading oil-producing state.
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The N1000 note bears the face of Clement Isong, an Akwa Ibom man and former CBN Governor.
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Wellington Bassey, the first Nigerian to enlist in the country’s army, hailed from Akwa Ibom.
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Dr. Egbert Udo Udoma was the first Nigerian appointed as Chief Justice of Uganda and also served as a CJ in Nigeria.
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Major Gen. Philip Effiong was the man courageous enough to end the Biafra war, while Ojukwu fled.
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Major Gen. Okon Edet is globally recognized for his work in peacekeeping missions.
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Your Super Eagles captain? He’s Akwa Ibom’s very own “lazy man.”
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The viral hit “Daddy Wey Dey Pamper” is sung by an Akwa Ibom artist.
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Victor Attah, a former governor and development icon, is a “lazy man.”
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Prof. Edet Okon Uya, former Vice Chancellor of UNICAL and NEC Chairman.
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Professor Otoabasi Akpan, renowned in academia.
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Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, one of Nigeria’s early internet pioneers.
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The creator of the famed CCI software is from Akwa Ibom.
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Your Senate President today is an Akwa Ibom man.
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Obong Akpan Isemin, a statesman and strategist.
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Arch. Uwem Okoko of Hensek — redefining engineering in Nigeria.
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Dr. Ufot Ekong, who solved a 30-year-old math problem in Japan.
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@docneto, a popular health-tech innovator.
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Even comedy isn’t left out — Okon Lagos is Akwa Ibom’s pride.
"I can go on but I’m too lazy to."
The post has since gone viral, with many Nigerians praising the well-detailed rebuttal and celebrating Akwa Ibom's contributions to national development.
While debates about ethnicity and stereotypes are sadly common in Nigeria’s online spaces, many users are urging for unity and mutual respect among citizens, noting that greatness exists in all corners of the country — and Akwa Ibom is no exception.
