100 Most Influential Women in Cross River State: Full List

Congratulations to These Outstanding Women: 100 Most Influential Women in Cross River State

Cross River State has continued to produce women who are making remarkable contributions to governance, politics, education, law, business, religion, public service, community development and social transformation.

To celebrate their achievements and influence, the Leading Ladies: 100 Most Influential Women in Cross River Statelist recognises women whose leadership, professional accomplishments and contributions continue to shape the state and its people.

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The list features former and serving public officials, academics, legal practitioners, entrepreneurs, traditional leaders, religious leaders, professionals and community advocates.

From political leadership to education, justice, enterprise, faith and grassroots development, these women represent different areas of influence across Cross River State.

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Official List of the Leading Ladies: 100 Most Influential Women in Cross River State

1. Her Excellency Bishop Mrs Eyoanwan-Itam Bassey Otu
2. Her Excellency Dr Mrs Linda Ayade
3. Her Excellency Obioma Liyel Imoke
4. Her Excellency Onari Duke
5. Her Excellency Veronica Ebri
6. Her Excellency Florence Dan-Archibong
7. Hon. Justice Akon Ikpeme
8. Her Eminence Archbishop Mrs Ananwan Lawrence Itam
9. Senator Princess Florence Ita-Giwa
10. Eld. Associate Prof Virginia Ironbar
11. Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita
12. Barr. Mrs Rosemary Obanya
13. Godfrey Ifeanyi Ogbechie
14. Dr Ekanem (Eka) Esu Williams
15. Dr Mrs Mary-Theresa Ikwen
16. Prof Angela Ekanem Oyo-Ita
17. Amb. Nkoyo Toyo
18. Pastor Dr Eno Oqua
19. Dr Mrs Obal Adiaha Otu
20. Rev. Mrs Grace Amaku Ekanem
21. Eld. Chief Mrs Christy Effiom Ise
22. Elder Ekannyin Ikwo Asuquo Ekpenyong
23. Prof Edisua Itam
24. Prof Anne Ebri Asuquo
25. Dr Ihort Achu Achu
26. Omopeh Comfort Ade (Mama Otogbo)
27. Dr Vivien Mesembe Otu
28. Mrs Eme Enobong Affiah
29. Tina Banku Agbor
30. Ekwele Agube
31. Mrs Joseline Ben Akak
32. Mrs Ekama Emilia Akpan
33. Geraldine Enyang Akpet-Ekanem
34. Mrs Maryann William Anam
35. Rosemary Effiom Archibong
36. Mrs Ekanem Elfreda Asuquo
37. Rt. Hon. Obonganwan Chief Mrs Majorie Eyo Asuquo
38. Prof. Mrs Joy Eko Atu
39. Hon. Rita Agbor Ayim
40. Prof. Francisca Bassey
41. Rose Ugo Bassey
42. Eti-Eka Hon. Mrs Beatrice Etta Nyiam
43. Prof. Ruth Simon Bassey
44. Mrs Thelma A. K. Bello
45. Prof. Ekanem Ikpi Braide
46. Anthonia Bassey Duke (Monkom)
47. Barr. Mrs Margaret Ebokpo
48. Bishop Dr Grace Affiong Edet
49. Chief Mrs Helen Edere-Petnga
50. Keyu Edet
51. Mrs Anwudua Richard Efa
52. Dr Mrs Glory Tony Effiong
53. Nella Andem-Ewa
54. Hon. Agnes Atsu
55. Emana Ambrose-Amawhe
56. Archbishop Prof Margaret Ene-Ita
57. Hon. Justice Imelda Bassey Etakpe
58. Chief Mrs Rita Ironbar Nkamare
59. Prof Akon Monday Joshua
60. Mrs Philomena Ateh Obaji
61. Prof Margaret Mombel Opiah
62. Dr Mrs Rose O. Nyambi
63. Rev. Dr Ann Odu Uya
64. Patricia Ukpaka-Eyamba
65. Dr Mrs Stella Odey-Ekpo
66. Mrs Vivian Anaba Osim
67. Dr Elima Jedy-Agba
68. Prof. Surveyor Gertrude Nnanjar Njar
69. Dr Rita Akpan Egon
70. Dr Mrs Afiong-Odo Ugbaja
71. Prof Roibito Samuel Ekanem
72. Lady Josephine Ogar
73. Mrs Offiong Jarigbe
74. Obol-Yanen Princess Ann Oden
75. Chief Mrs Martina Odom
76. Chief Mrs Amoroban Kate Ukpo
77. Dr Inyang Asibong
78. Dr Mrs Teresa Essien
79. Rev. Dr Princess Henrietta Henshaw
80. Beatrice Akpala
81. Mrs Catherine Agba-Ajibike
82. Dr Josephine Effa-Chukwuma
83. Ntunkae Mrs Gertrude Ojong
84. Chief Monique Tawo-Ogon
85. Lady Dr Mrs Monica Okom
86. DIG Margaret Ochalla
87. Dr Mary Ndifon
88. Dr Mrs Imedimfon Edwin Okon
89. Hon. Mrs Lawrencia Ita
90. Hon. Torita Odey
91. Fidelia Okpo Ene
92. Okpata Egbe
93. Capt. Mrs Cassandra Idagbo
94. Eld. Mrs Alice Ani
95. Comrade Archibong Bassey
96. Mrs Blessing Egbara
97. Mrs Barbara Christopher Etta
98. Hon. Mrs Monica Ugi
99. Dr Lady Winifred Okon
100. Hon. Edema Irom

Celebrating Women Shaping Cross River

The Leading Ladies 100 Most Influential Women in Cross River State recognition highlights the diverse roles women continue to play in the development of the state.

Their influence cuts across generations and professional fields, demonstrating the growing impact of women in leadership and community development.

The recognition also serves as an opportunity to celebrate women whose work and dedication continue to inspire younger generations to pursue excellence and contribute meaningfully to society.

Congratulations to all the outstanding women on the list. Your contributions, leadership and service continue to inspire Cross River State.