Odukpani
About
Odukpani is a town and local government area (LGA) in Cross River State, in the South-South region of Nigeria. It lies next to Calabar, the state capital, and is largely populated by the Efik people. Its settlements include Akpap Okoyong, Eki, Eniong Abatim, Ito, Idere, Ukwa Ibom, Creek Town, Inuakpa Okoyong and Okurikang, and the LGA has an approximate population of 257,800 persons. The local economy is based on farming, with cucumber and pineapple grown in significant amounts, as well as fishing in the local rivers and streams, trading, logging and artisan production. The paramount ruler of the area is His Royal Majesty, Etinyin Otu Asuquo Otu Mesembe VI.
History
In March 2006, President Olusegun Obasanjo announced that a 561 megawatt gas turbine power station was to be opened at Ikot Nyong in the LGA. In April 2008, the House Committee on Power and Steel was investigating the project, which was only 30% complete and eight months behind schedule, although the contractor had been fully paid.
Source: Wikipedia: Odukpani
Key Facts
State
Cross River State
Chairman
Hon Etim Ukpong Asido
Population
257,800 (2006)