Cultural Richness & Role of Women
- Rich cultural expressions through festivals like New Yam, Cassava, and traditional marriage rites
- Oral traditions, music, and dance form the foundation of communal identity
- Women’s Central Role: Engage actively in farming, trading, herbal medicine, and reforestation initiatives
- Traditional women’s cooperatives, such as Ochibe Banyinyi Bokyi, lead in grassroots mobilization for forest conservation and market access
- Women depend on forest for bush mango, herbs, fuelwood—resources under threat from deforestation
Must-Visit Tourist Spots in
Boki Local Government
A protected area managed by the Cross River State Forestry Commission.
A sanctuary for endangered drill monkeys with over 450 individuals in natural-sized captive groups.
A 720 sq km tropical rainforest home to endangered species and diverse flora and fauna.
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Council Secretariat:
Boje, Cross River State, Nigeria.