Central senatorial district
Yakurr
Home of Ugep, one of West Africa’s largest single villages, and the famous New Yam Festival.
At a glance
- Headquarters
- Ugep
- Senatorial district
- Cross River Central
Known for
- Ugep New Yam Festival
- Salt of the nation (Ugep)
Markets
2 listed- Ugep Main Market
- Ekori Market
Motor parks
1 listed- Ugep Central Park
Popular in Yakurr
Services people use here
Start with common services for residents, families and businesses in Yakurr.
Business and trade
Pay your market stall dues
Monthly or daily dues for traders in Watt, Marian, Uwanse, Esuk Mba and other state markets.
Business and trade
Apply for a market stall
Request allocation of a new stall in a state market — Watt, Marian, Uwanse, Esuk Mba, Ikom or Ogoja.
Births, deaths, marriages
Get a certificate of indigeneity
Certifies that you are an indigene of Cross River State. Required for NYSC, federal civil service, scholarships and bursaries.
Taxes and levies
Pay presumptive tax (informal sector)
Simplified annual tax for traders, artisans and informal-sector operators whose income is not on record.
Other services
Report an issue
Tell us about a pothole, broken streetlight, illegal dumping, abandoned vehicle, damaged public property or any other issue that needs attention in Cross River State.
Schools and learning
Enrol a child in a Cross River public primary school
Free admission into state public primary schools, administered with the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).