A History of Ntiat Beach Market in the Lower Cross River Region, 1960-2000

Student: ESTHER HENRY BASSEY (Project, 2025)
Department of History and International Studies
University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Abstract

ABSTRACT The research explores the history and growth of Ntiat Beach Market in the Lower Cross River Region from 1960-2000. The area located along a strategic trade route significantly contributed to the economic, social, and political interaction within the region. Relying solely on primary and secondary sources, it discusses the indigenous political, economic, and social institution of Ntiat Itam people, the migration patterns, settlement, and changes in exchange relations. The results demonstrate how market activities influenced local identities and promoted intergroup relations among the people in the region. The method used in this research was oral information gathered from informants which constituted the primary source from Ntiat Itam community and her neighbours. Information was also garnered from textbooks and journal articles which comprised the secondary source materials. This work has assessed the statement of the problem, delved into the establishment and operations of the market, and highlights how the market activities has impacted on the people's political, economic, and social endeavours.

Keywords
Market articles of trade buying and selling farming blacksmithing stock rearing indigenous political institution indigenous economic institution distillation of local gins.
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