Bekwarra Local Government Area is in the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State. Its headquarters are in the town of Abuochiche
| BEKWARRA | |
|---|---|
 Location of Bekwarra Local Government Area in Cross River State |
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| Senatorial District | North |
| Created – | |
| Local Government Headquarter | Abuochiche |
| Area | 304.30 sq. km2 |
| Government | |
| Chairman | Dr. Josephate Owan Emeka |
| Vice Chairman | |
| Leader | Hon. Emonshe Thomas Enyi |
| Paramount Ruler | |
| Wards | 10 |
| Educational Institutions | |
| Marjor Markets | |
Geography
Bekwarra Local Government Area has it headquarters at Abuochiche. It is bounded in the north by Benue State, South by Ogoja Local Government Area, East by Obudu Locl Government Area and West by Yala Government Area.
History
Local Government Wards
There are ten wards in the local government area. The wards are:
Abuochiche
Afrike Ochagbe
Afrike Okpeche
BEnten
Gakem
Abi-Aragin
Nyanya
Otukpuru
Otukpuru
Ugboro
Ukpah
PEOPLE AND LANGUAGE
Festivals
The area has vey rich cultural heritage. The major traditional festival is the New Yam Festival held during the first week of September yearly.
Culture
Tourism
Traditional Market Days
The traditional market days are as follows:
Udama
Ugbada
Uchagu
Ugidi
Achanya
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
MINERALS
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
HEALTH INSTITUTIONS
PAST BEKWARRA LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN
| NAME | YEAR |
|---|---|
| Hon. Vicent Akpe | |
| Hon. Peter Abibang O. | |
| Hon. Dr. P.S. Odey | |
| Hon. Barr. Asuquo Enya | |
| Hon. Arc. Anthony Akobi | |
| Hon. Mrs. Monica Okom | |
| Hon. Mr. Kelvin Inah | |
| Hon. Emmanuel Agbaragba | |
| Hon. Barr. Legor Idagbo | |
| Hon. Linus Obe Ede | |
| Hon. Ushie Augustine Onyi |