OzikoroFrom Ibom to Uruan: Mapping the Arduous Migration of the Efik People through the Cross River Hinterlands
The history of the Efik people of southeastern Nigeria reflects centuries of movement, adaptation, and intercultural contact in the Cross River region. Known today for their historic settlements in Calabar and their important role in regional commerce from the 17th century onward, the Efik trace their origins to earlier migrations through the Cross River…