Cross River, a state in southern Nigeria, close to the Atlantic ocean to the South and Cameroon to the East. Benue State bounds it to the north, and the states of Ebonyi and Abia bound it to the west. It is bound by Akwa Ibom State to the southwest. Cross River State, richly tropical, is…

Benue State Governor, Rev Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia’s executive cabinet as of 2023: Commissioners, their ministries (portfolios) & LGA (Local Government Area) of origin. SN Ministry Commissioner LGA 1 Cooperatives, Urban & Rural Development Joyce Luga Gboko 2 Power, Transport & Energy Omale Omale Apa 3 Health & Human Services Dr Yanmar Ortese Guma 4…

Benue State Governor, Rev Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia’s executive cabinet: Commissioners and their ministries (portfolios) as of 2023. Benue State Benue is a state in Nigeria. It takes its name from Its major river: River Benue. The state is one the six states that make up Nigeria’s North-Central geopolitical zone along with the Federal Capital…

The intestinal road is the road that brings one up the mountain to Obudu Cattle Ranch. The road network is spiral and it gives a zig-zag view from the top. The view is more beautiful because of the black and white paintings on the walls of the road. There are two ways to view the…

The Becheeve Nature Reserve is a conservation forest filled with various species of plants and animals. There are many species of trees. The forest reserve was named after the village settlement what was previously located there. Measuring over 65 hectares in size, the forest reserve has a tree nursery at the entrance which is preserved…

Obudu Mountain Resort Obudu Mountain Resort, known in the past as Obudu Cattle Ranch, is a prominent tourist destination in Nigeria; a world-class resort with preserved natural beauty located in the mountainous area of Sankwala, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. The resort is close to the Cameroon border in the north eastern…

1. GET ON THE CABLE CAR When you visit the Obudu Mountain Resort,  either drive from the bottom of the hill or take the cable car to get to the top of the resort centre. The hilltop is about 11 km of winding road from the base. Driving up takes about 25 minutes while using…

There’s a  direct flight from Lagos and Abuja to Calabar, from where you can get a Bus to the Resort. When you arrive in Calabar, take a bus that is going straight to Obudu, in order to save you some time, as other buses may have several stops on the way. It costs about 2,000…

Fun is timeless at Obudu Mountain Resort, although the best time to visit the Resort is the festive period, December, as you are sure to get fun at its peak during this period. The weather during this period is also favourable, as the festive period falls within the dry season in Cross Rivers, where Obudu…

Obudu Mountain Resort was founded by Mr Caughley, a Scottish rancher. Caughley first explored the mountain ranges in 1949 and camped on the mountaintop for a month before returning with Mr Hugh Jones, a fellow rancher, in 1951. Thus, it was developed in 1951 by two ranchers; Mr Hugh Jones and Dr Crawfield. Obudu Mountain…