Akwa Ibom State Emblem/Coat of arms

• The Lion with a crown on its head is a figure of courage, boldness, dignity and authority.
• The Cross is a representation of our faith as Christians and a public declaration of our destiny as a state named after God.
• The Tusks represents our culture and the regard we have for our royals who are the custodians of our cultural legacy.
• The Green Grass represents our arable land and good vegetation. 
• The Shield represents the safety and security of Akwa Ibom state.
• The Oil Rig represents our rich heritage in Oil and Gas. 
• The Palm tree in the sunrise represents our God-given Agricultural Heritage.
• The Blue colour with the Fish and Crab represents our rich aquatic life and longest shore line in the country.
• The Manilas and Cowries represents our history of trustworthiness in finance management.
• The Woven Cord represents our Unity and the strong bond among us as a people.