Odukpani
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Odukpani | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Odukpani | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Cross River State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Hon ETIM UKPONG ASIDO |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Website | www |
Odukpani is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Cross River State, South-South Nigeria. It lies between latitude 5°4'52.46''N and longitude 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 the Efik people.[2]
President Olusegun Obasanjo announced in March 2006 that a 561 megawatt gas 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.
