Ugep is in South South Nigeria.

Understand

Ugep is a town made up of Yakurr people of Cross River State.

Ugep houses the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, Cross River State, is one of the six newly established Polytechnics by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Our mandate is to produce graduates (National Diploma/ Higher National Diploma) that can compete favorably in the world job market with respect to Technology, Science and Management.

Getting into Ugep can be either by flight or road depending on the distance from which the traveller is coming from.

Climate

Though situated in the tropical zone, a higher altitude means that ugep State has a near temperate climate with an average temperature of between 13 and 22 °C. Harmattan winds cause the coldest weather between December and February. The warmest temperatures usually occur in the dry season months of March and April

Get in

By road

For instance, one going from Ibadan dan can get there by road driving from Ibadan across Benin city, Enugu and finally arrive at Ugep

Also one can take the Calabar – Ugep – Katsina ala road.

By plane

Akanu Ibiam International Airport about 94 km.

Margaret Ekpo International Airport 98 km.

Akwa Ibom Airport 104 km.

Sam Mbakwe Airport 106 km.

Buy

• 1 Ugep Main market (Ugep traditional market), Abakaliki - Ugep Rd. Ugep main market is a place where you can buy things. (updated Dec 2021)

Eat

• 1 Reggy Joy, Besides Firstbank, Katsina Ala (Ugep road). Open 24 hours. A place to get meals. (updated Dec 2021)

Sleep

• 1 Adisun Hotel, New Market Rd, 543105, Ugep, ☏ +234 703 135 0250. Hotel where people can lodge and sleep. (updated Dec 2021)

Connect

In major locations in Ugep, there is coverage of the 2G/3G/4G mobile networks. Signal strength usually diminishes further away from the centre of the city, and you might occasionally experience network outages for all or some of the mobile phone service providers in the remote areas of the cities. All major mobile phone service providers are operational but with varying levels of reliability and usability. Different providers networks tend to be more stable and reliable in different locations of the town at different times.

Stay safe

Ugep is a very peaceful and calm locality. Its people are very warm and welcoming. One can get around by interacting with the locals.