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Members from Eket and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Eket at a glance

  • Eket has a population of about 26,000.
  • It's part of Akwa Ibom State.
  • Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria, is about 540 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Esuk Oron, about 41 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Etinan (24 km), Abak (41 km) and Uyo (45 km).

A first date in Eket

Eket is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Etinan is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Eket

How far around Eket can I search?

Within 50 km of Eket there are 5 towns and cities — Uyo, Esuk Oron and Abak among them — with more than 590,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Eket free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Eket and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Eket real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Eket?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Nigeria or abroad.

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