Cross River State also known as the People`s Paradise is home to a constantly evolving economy with strong history as one of the most flourishing centre for regional trade, diversified economy based on abundant resources, home to multi ethnic population and strong commitment towards economic, environment and social development.
The state fast growing economy reflects its strategic location with arable land suitable for variety of crops, vast deposits of diverse solid minerals, beautiful mountains, forest, hospitable people and reputation as one of the safest place to work and live. The government has built on these strategic advantages towards making the state a hot spot for tourism and businesses.
With the presence of a One – Stop Investment Centre, Free Trade Zones, Industrial Parks, high quality education centres, high quality medical facilities, dedicated security structures in every Local Government Areas, Numerous Tourism sites and international activities, swift access to Northern, Eastern and Southern Regions of the country, amongst others, Cross River State is truly an investors haven.
Demographic
- State lies between Latitude 5o, 32o and 4o, 27o N and longitude 7o ,50o and 9o, 28o E
- Land size of 23,074 sq.km with Proportional Area Size (PAS) of 6.39% of Nigeria`s landmass
- Climate characterized by humid tropical climate
- Nigeria`s premier tourism destination with investments in excess of N150 Billion in the sector over the last 10 years
- Accounts for over 60% of Nigeria`s forest reserves with a total carbon value in excess of $US 1.5 Billion
- Population in excess of 3.8 million people; 700,000 Households and a population growth rate of 2.8% per annum
- 2.1 million literate population
- Estimated GSP of $US1.2 Billion (2017)
