All Questions & Answers
Who is the current Governor of Cross River State?
Bassey Edet Otu
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Cross River State?
Peter Odey
Who is the current Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem
Who represents Cross River North Senatorial District?
Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe
Who represents Cross River Central Senatorial District?
Senator Eteng Williams
Who represents Cross River South Senatorial District?
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong
Who is the Commissioner for Finance in Cross River State?
Mr. Mike Odere
Who is the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Cross River State?
Hon. Ankpo Pius
Who is the Commissioner for Information in Cross River State?
Hon. Erasmus Ekpang
Who is the Commissioner for Education in Cross River State?
Sen. Stephen Odey
What is the capital of Cross River State?
Calabar
What is the slogan of Cross River State?
The People's Paradise
When was Cross River State created?
May 27, 1967
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Cross River State?
18
Which geopolitical zone is Cross River State located?
South-South geopolitical zone
Which states border Cross River State?
Benue (north), Ebonyi and Abia (west), Akwa Ibom (southwest), and Cameroon (east)
When did Governor Bassey Otu assume office?
May 29, 2023
What was Cross River State originally called?
South-Eastern State (renamed in 1976)
Who was the first military governor of Cross River State?
Brigadier Udokaha Jacob Esuene (1967-1975)
Who was the first civilian governor of Cross River State?
Clement Nyong Isong (1979-1983)
Which state was carved out from Cross River State?
Akwa Ibom State (in 1987)
When was Obudu Cattle Ranch first developed?
1951 by M. McCaughley, a Scot
Who restructured Obudu Mountain Resort and installed the cable car?
Former Governor Donald Duke (1999-2007)
When was Tinapa Business Resort first commissioned?
April 2, 2007
Who initiated the Tinapa Business Resort project?
Governor Donald Duke
How much was spent on Tinapa's initial development?
Over $350 million
When did AMCON return Tinapa Resort to Cross River State?
2024 (nearly 14 years after acquiring it in 2011)
What is the largest Local Government Area in Cross River State?
Akamkpa (covering about 5,003 square kilometers)
Name three major tourist attractions in Cross River State
Obudu Mountain Resort, Tinapa Business Resort, and Cross River National Park
What unique feature does Obudu Mountain Resort have?
A cable car system and mountain villas
Where is the U.J. Esuene Stadium located?
Naval Base, Calabar
What is the capacity of U.J. Esuene Stadium?
16,000 spectators
Name three major ethnic groups in Cross River State
Efik, Ejagham (Ekoi), and Bekwarra
How many major languages are spoken in Cross River State?
Four (English, Efik, Bekwarra, and Ejagham)
Which ethnic group is predominant in Calabar Municipality?
The Efik people
Which ethnic groups inhabit inland southern Cross River State?
Ekoi (Ejagham)
Name three ethnic groups in central Cross River State
Akunakuna, Boki, Bahumono, and Yakö (Yakurr)
Which Local Government Areas speak Efik predominantly?
Calabar Municipality, Calabar South, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Akampkpa, Biase, and Odukpani
What is the name of Cross River State's football club?
Calabar Rovers F.C.
When was Calabar Rovers founded?
1976 (or 1977 according to some sources)
Where do Calabar Rovers play their home games?
U.J. Esuene Stadium
What is the main economic base of Cross River State?
Tourism, agriculture, and commerce
How many commissioners did Governor Otu swear in?
31 commissioners
How many women are in Governor Otu's cabinet?
Six women
When did the Supreme Court affirm Governor Otu's election?
January 2024
What is the significance of Obudu plateau?
Home to Nigeria's only cable car system and mountain resort
What year was Obudu Mountain first explored?
1949
Which party did Senator Jarigbe defect to in 2024?
All Progressives Congress (APC) from PDP
Name three LGAs in Cross River North
Bekwarra, Biase, Obanliku, Obudu, Ogoja, and Yala
Name three LGAs in Cross River Central
Abi, Yakurr, Obubra, Ikom, Etung and Boki
Name three LGAs in Cross River South
Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, and Odukpani
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What international border does Cross River State share?
Cameroon (eastern border)