List of governors of Cross River State
| South-Eastern State | Title | Left Office |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Osondu | Administrator | May 1999 |
| Donald Duke | Governor | 29 May 2007 |
| Liyel Imoke | Governor | 29 May 2015 |
| Benedict Ayade | Governor | Incumbent |
Who was the governor of Cross River State from 1999 to 2007?
| Donald Duke | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Walter Patrick Eneji |
| Governor of Cross River State | |
| In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher Osondu |
When was Cross River State in Nigeria?
May 27, 1967
Cross River/Founded
Which is the largest local government in Cross River State?
Obanliku Local Government Area Obudu cattle ranch is situated within the area of the local government area. It is one of the biggest local government areas in Cross River state.
What is the name of vice governor of Cross River State?
Ivara Ejemot Esu, BSc(Ife); MSc (Minnesota); PhD (ABU); OFR, (born 3 May 1951) is a Nigerian politician, academic administrator and professor who is the current Deputy Governor of Cross River State.
What is the slogan of Cross River State?
The People’s Paradise
List of Nigerian states’ nicknames
| State | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Cross River State | The People’s Paradise |
| Delta State | The Finger of God |
| Ebonyi State | Salt of the Nation |
| Edo State | Heartbeat of The Nation |
Who is the president of Cross River State?
Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade (born 2 March 1968) is a Nigerian politician and the current governor of Cross River State since 29 May 2015….
| Benedict Ayade | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1968 Kakum, Obudu LGA, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Linda Ayade |
What was the former name of Cross River State?
Cross River, formerly South-Eastern, state, southeastern Nigeria. What is now Cross River state was part of the former Eastern region until 1967, when it became South-Eastern state; it received its present name in 1976. In 1987 the southwestern third of Cross River state became a new state called Akwa Ibom.
When did Cross River State created?
Is Cross River part of Biafra?
Three major rivers flow from Biafra into the Gulf of Guinea: the Imo River, the Cross River and the Niger River. The territory of the Republic of Biafra is covered nowadays by the reorganized Nigerian states of Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia.
