Odukpani | |
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LGA and town | |
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Cross River State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Justina Edem |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Website | www |
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Odukpani is aLocal Government Area (LGA) inCross River State, South-SouthNigeria. It lies betweenlatitude 5°4'52.46''N andlongitude 8°20'59.7''E and has an elevation approximately 413 ft.[1] It shares a boundary with Calabar (the state capital) and is largely populated by theEfik people.[2]
PresidentOlusegun Obasanjo announced in March 2006 that a 561 megawattgas turbine power station was to be opened at Ikot Nyong in the LGA.[3]In April 2008, the House Committee on Power and Steel was investigating the power station project, which was only 30% complete and eight months behind schedule, although the contractor had been fully paid.[4]
Settlements in Odukpani include,Akpap Okoyong, Eki, Eniong Abatim, Ito, Idere, Ukwa Ibom, Creek Town, Inuakpa Okoyong, Okurikang. The LGA has approximately a population of 257,800 persons.[5]
The paramount ruler of Odukpani local government area is His Royal Majesty, Etinyin Otu Asuquo Otu Mesembe VI.
Theclimate of Odukpani is tropical humid with wet and dry seasons annualrainfall between 1300-3000mm. These areas are characterized by hightemperatures, rainfall, andhumidity.[6]
State capital:Calabar | ||
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Inuakpa Okoyong
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