Out-going United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. James Entwistle has identified Cross River as his favourite state in the country.
Entwistle who stated this at a valedictory press conference in Abuja said his last visit to the state left a lasting impression on his mind.
Asked which place in Nigeria was his favourite, he said: “I remember I took a trip to the northern part of Cross River State to look at the wild life that is still alive in this country-gorillas, elephants and all sorts of things. That was a tremendous trip.”
He added that he would not mind spending more time in Cross River State should he return to Nigeria.
His words: “If I come back to Nigeria, I would not mind spending more time there (Cross River).
~Emmanuel Ulayi