Ethnographic Studies of Bakor Stone Monolith and Their Implication to Tourism Development

Monoliths in the Cross River State of Nigerian are found in a circular form, they are commonly known as Bakor or Ikom monoliths, because of the universality in conceptualisation and the configuration of the stones, they are sometimes referred to in this research as stone circles. Bakor speaking communities hold a large number of magnificent stone carvings called Bakor monoliths which exhibit a high level of artistic, qualities, and creative awareness by the ancient civilisation that creates them. The study is aimed at examining monoliths in Bakor LGA, to ascertain the socio-cultural and religious beliefs associated with these monoliths and their contributions to tourism development in Cross River State. A mixed-method of qualitative and quantitative research was employed. The result reveals that Cross River State monoliths have the potentials of attracting tourists, and are valued by host communities. However, the monoliths are under human and natural threats. The paper advocates that if Bakor monoliths are developed for cultural tourism, it will create job opportunities, improve the living standard of the host community, generate revenue, and guaranty their preservation, among others.

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Recreation centre potentials for tourism development in Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria

GeoJournal ◽

10.1007/s10708-018-9943-7 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 84 (6) ◽

pp. 1627-1643

Author(s):

T. E. Amalu ◽

O. O. Otop ◽

P. A. Ojugbo ◽

V. U. Omeje ◽

E. I. Duluora

Keyword(s):

Tourism Development ◽

Cross River ◽

Cross River State

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Patronage of Ecotourism Potentials as a Strategy for Sustainable Tourism Development in Cross River State, Nigeria

Journal of Geography and Geology ◽

10.5539/jgg.v1n2p20 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Aniah Eugene J. ◽

Eja E. I. ◽

Otu Judith E. ◽

Ushie M. A.

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Cross River ◽

Cross River State ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development

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Prebendalism and Rural Poverty in Cross River State, Nigeria

Journal of Sustainable Development ◽

10.5539/jsd.v14n6p87 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. 87

Author(s):

Felix Onen Eteng ◽

Ikechukwu Jonathan Opara ◽

Hilary Adie

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Research Method ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Developmental Process ◽

Rural Poverty ◽

The State ◽

Poor Health ◽

Cross River ◽

Cross River State ◽

The People

Prebendalism and rural poverty are two main variables whose problems have negatively impacted on the developmental process of the state. This condition at the grassroots is commonly observed in the area of low income, poor shelter, poor health facilities, and in other socioeconomic wellbeing of the people. In this study, the main objective is to investigate the effect of prebendalism on rural poverty in cross river state. A quantitative research method was utilized. The findings of this study shows that prebendalism and rural poverty as the bane of development in the state are difficult to be eradicated. The implication is that unless prebendalism is eradicated, the wellbeing of the people at the grassroots will be a mirage. Therefore, this study attempts to provide policy directive along the line of the need for government to review its implementation of poverty programmes at the grassroots by eradicating or minimizing prebendalism.

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AN EXAMINATION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE “CALABAR CARNIVAL” EXPERIENCE.

International Journal For Research In Business, Management And Accounting (ISSN: 2455-6114) ◽

10.53555/bma.v2i1.1685 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 13-25

Author(s):

Ozili, P. C. ◽

Aniagolu, C. O. ◽

Maluze,. F. O

Keyword(s):

State Government ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Public Private Partnership ◽

The State ◽

Transport Infrastructure ◽

Private Partnership ◽

Cross River ◽

Cross River State ◽

Adequate Funding ◽

The Cross

The importance of tourism development in a nation’s economy and sustainable development cannot be overemphasized. The Cross River State Government in Nigeria took the bull by the horn by initiating the “Calabar Carnival” in 2004 with the intention of making the state one of the best tourist destinations in Africa. The Carnival gained popularity but insecurity, poor infrastructural facilities, poor funding amongst others have reduced greatly the progress made by the carnival. This paper therefore tried to X-ray how the success of the carnival could be improved through Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The study adopted the descriptive research method in which data was collected from document of the Cross River State Tourism Bureau (CRSTB), Cross River State Carnival Commission (CRCC) and other published and unpublished materials. The study found out that the carnival has not made serious progress because it is fully organized by CRSTB and CRCC. The study then recommended PPP as a way forward stating that PPP would ensure adequate funding for tourism development in the state, provide tourism support and transport infrastructure while at the same time ensuring security of tourist, maintenance of tourism projects and adequate training of tourism workers to mention only but a few.

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Information on the Prevalence and Extent of Alcohol Abuse Among Commercial Tricycle Operators in Calabar

JINAV: Journal of Information and Visualization ◽

10.35877/454ri.jinav289 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 50-60

Author(s):

Pius U. Angioha ◽

Abayomi Akintola ◽

Olusola Ogunnubi ◽

Bassey Eyong Butum

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Abuse ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Research Method ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Descriptive Statistics ◽

Driving Under The Influence ◽

Cross River ◽

Cross River State ◽

High Prevalence

This study examines the prevalence and extent of Alcohol abuse among commercial tricycle operators in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Adopting a descriptive quantitative research method, data was collected from 385 participants from 6424 registered tricycle operators in Calabar using a questionnaire. The participants were selected using the convenience and random sampling technique. Data collected from the field were subjected to descriptive statistics. Out of the 385 distributed instruments, 383 were returned and used for data analysis. From the analyzed data, the result revealed that all the participants, 100.00 per cent, have taken alcohol before. 81.46 per cent taken alcohol before while working, Majority of the tricycle drivers, 38.90 per cent believes that alcohol makes them have clearer vision when driving, 31.59 per cent argued that it makes them work longer, 10.97 per cent maintain that it is because they are used to alcohol. 12.27 per cent of the participants take alcohol at every opportunity they get, 18.02 per cent reported drinking every day. Result also revealed that all the tricycle riders have had accidents before, 77.81 per cent were under the influence of Alcohol when the accidents happened. Based on this result, the study concludes that there was a high prevalence of alcohol abuse among tricycle riders in Calabar. Hence there is a need for the enactment of proper laws that determines the legal limit of alcohol among drivers to checkmate the issue of driving under the influence and its attendant consequences.

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Airbnb and neighbourhoods: an exploratory study

International Journal of Tourism Cities ◽

10.1108/ijtc-08-2019-0119 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 72-89

Author(s):

Marina A. Petruzzi ◽

Gabriela S. Marques ◽

Manuel do Carmo ◽

Antonia Correia

Keyword(s):

Exploratory Study ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Principal Component ◽

Sharing Economy ◽

Host Community ◽

Local Culture ◽

Content Type ◽

Job Opportunities ◽

Perceived Impacts ◽

Identity Changes

Purpose This study aims to identify residents’ perceptions of the impacts of Airbnb through an exploratory study that accounts for 94 residents in Lisbon, Portugal, in neighbourhoods with a high number of accommodations listed on the Airbnb platform. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research was conducted. A questionnaire was designed and administered within the selected neighbourhoods. Factor analysis using the principal component methods is used to reduce the items evaluated. Findings The study reveals that residents have perceptions of both agreement and disagreement towards the impacts of the sharing economy in economic, environmental and sociocultural aspects. Positively perceived impacts refer to interactions with tourists, natural preservation and increase in business and job opportunities. Conversely, the growth of rent prices, the increase in noise issues, the change in the local culture and the threat of losing authenticity and traditions are the dimensions that may lead to negatively perceived impacts towards Airbnb. Research limitations/implications In spite of being the largest network for sharing accommodation, Airbnb is not the only one. Research on individual perceptions analyses the understandings of each person, which can be built and shaped by the context. In spite of the potential of the Likert scale, qualitative research should be added to enrich future studies. Practical implications This study identified several challenges for Airbnb and other sharing platforms, including residents’ concerns over noise, the threat of losing identity, changes in the local culture and rise in rent prices. Originality/value The study is dedicated to analyzing the host community residents and identifying their perceptions of impacts of the sharing economy. The use of residents’ perceptions provides useful insights that may be considered when planning, developing and implementing local policies.

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