It is bounded in the north by Uruan, in the east by Okobo, in the west by Ibesikpo Asutan Ekpe Local Government Area.
It is on the Coordinates: 4°51′0″N 8°01′0″E The current chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government Area is Rt.
In 2020, she was suspended for gross misconduct of funds but was later reinstated by the Akwa Ibom State House assembly.
Cultural influences include Ekpo, Ekong, Eko-ong Utah, Egre and other traditional dances.
The local government houses the Permanent site of the National Youth Service Corps camp in Akwa Ibom State.
Mineral resources include crude oil deposits, commercial quantity of salt and high quality clay.