Yakurr Local Government was created out of Obubra Local Government in 1987. It is located in the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State. The headquarter is Ugep which has its boundary with Abi, Obubra, Biase and Akamkpa Local Government Areas. It comprises of 13 wards and is inhabited by the people of Agoi, Ibami Assign, Mkpani, Ekon, Nko Ugep and Idomi. The dominant language is Yakurr. The people of Yakurr Local Government Area are largely farmers and celebrate new yam festival. The most pronounced festival in Yakurr is “Leboku” the projected population of Yakurr is about 140,000. Read more>>>
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