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- ↑ (Nigeria), Eastern Region (1959). Laws, Eastern Region of Nigeria: Containing the Ordinances of Eastern Region of Nigeria and Subsidiary Legislation Made Thereunder. Government Printer.
- ↑ Report on the Celebration of the Year 2002 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in Cross River State. publisher not identified. 2002.
- ↑ "Villages in Yakurr L.G.A, Cross River State | The Literary Fair". theliteraryfair.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-12. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
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