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References
- ↑ Esema, Joseph D. (2002-01-01). Culture, customs, and traditions of Cross River State people of Nigeria. MOCOMP.
- ↑ Thaker, Aruna; Barton, Arlene (2012-04-23). Multicultural Handbook of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9781405173582.
- ↑ Uyanga, Roseline E. (1998-01-01). Briefs on Nigeria's indigenous and Western education: an interpretative history. Hall of Fame Educational Publishers. ISBN 9789783073227.
- ↑ oyibougbo (2022-06-20). "How To Make Editan Soup". Ou Travel and Tour. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
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