LGA 01
Abi
Home of the Agbo Adim waterfall and rich yam-farming heritage in the central senatorial district.
Cross River State
The 18 Local Government Areas
Cross River State, in Nigeria's South-South region, is made up of 18 Local Government Areas stretching from the Atlantic coast at Bakassi to the highlands of Obudu. Style Up Cross River brings together one male and one female representative from each LGA — 36 representatives, one unified cultural identity.
LGA 02
Akamkpa
Gateway to the Cross River National Park rainforest and some of Nigeria's oldest cocoa estates.
LGA 03
Akpabuyo
A coastal LGA south of Calabar, known for fishing communities and creeks along the Calabar River.
LGA 04
Bakassi
A historic peninsula of fishing settlements on the Gulf of Guinea.
LGA 05
Bekwarra
Northern farming heartland, celebrated for groundnut production and the Bekwarra New Yam festival.
LGA 06
Biase
Land of the Akpan Mbiam masquerade tradition and fertile plains along the Cross River.
LGA 07
Boki
Highland LGA famous for Boki Hill, kola nuts and dense rainforest biodiversity.
LGA 08
Calabar Municipal
The state capital core — home of the Calabar Carnival, the Old Residency Museum and the Marina waterfront.
LGA 09
Calabar South
Historic Old Calabar quarters, Duke Town heritage and the cultural heart of the Efik people.
LGA 10
Etung
Home to the Agbokim Waterfalls, one of Nigeria's most spectacular natural attractions.
LGA 11
Ikom
Renowned for the Ikom monoliths (Akwanshi), ancient carved stones unique to the Cross River region.
LGA 12
Obanliku
Mountainous LGA hosting the Obudu Mountain Resort and its famous cable car.
LGA 13
Obubra
Home to the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp and savanna farmland.
LGA 14
Obudu
Site of the world-famous Obudu Mountain Resort, a premier tourism destination in West Africa.
LGA 15
Odukpani
Riverine LGA at the Cross River estuary, with deep Efik and Efut cultural roots.
LGA 16
Ogoja
Historic northern town, an ancient administrative centre and hub of the upper Cross River region.
LGA 17
Yakurr
Home of the Leboku New Yam Festival in Ugep, one of Africa's largest cultural festivals.
LGA 18
Yala
Northern agricultural LGA known for the salt lakes at Okpoma and rich Ukelle traditions.
Represent Your LGA
One male and one female per LGA
Applications are open for representatives from all 18 Local Government Areas.