The major economic activities of the people of this area before and after the Nigerian Civil War was palm produce exported through river port at Ekpene Okpo, Ntak Ibesit, a distance of about 8 km from Abak town.

Abak to say the least, is the shadow of its former self due to politically motivated neglect by successive governments in Akwa Ibom state.

Before the civil war, Abak Division was the major producer of palm oil and kernel exported through river ports at Ntak Ibesit and Ikot Okoro.

Abak has natural resources which include, rich mineral deposits such as sand, gravel, clay, salt and crude oil (corked).

Abak's rich cultural heritage is reflected through traditional dances such as Ekpe, Ekpo, Idiongitals, etc., though majority are of the Christian faith.

[6] Despite the advent of Western civilization and religion, there are some cultural institutions that still exist, such as Ekpo, Ekpe, Idiong, Attat Utu-Ekpe, Nnabō.

[9] The Abak people are blessed with natural resources as sand, gravel, clay, salt and crude oil (corked).