Ekori | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 5°52′50″N 8°07′21″E / 5.880605°N 8.122474°ECoordinates: 5°52′50″N 8°07′21″E / 5.880605°N 8.122474°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Cross River |
Local Government Area | Yakuur |
Ekori is a community in Yakuur, Nigeria.
The native language is Lokaau. English is the official language; other languages spoken in Ekori include Efik, Ibo, Ibibio, Yoruba, and Hausa.
The people of Ekori are mainly Christian with a small population of Muslims and followers of traditional religions. More than half of the population are farmers; they plant mainly cassava and yam. Eighty percent of the cassava is processed to become garri.
Communities in Ekori include Junction, Ajere, Ntan, Epenti, Aferekpe, and Ajere.