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Meet the oldest person in Cross River state

Meet the oldest person in Cross River state
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118-years-old woman has been said to be the oldest person in Cross River state.

According to the New Media Assistant at Cross River state primary health dare development centre, Prince Charles Ekanem, the oldest person in Cross River State was discovered in Obudu by Ayade Home Health Services.

He said: "This is Iye Victoria Imbufe ( Great Great Great Grand Mother) from Begi-Uban Family, Begiaba Village, Obudu Local Government Area.

"She's about 115-118 years old. I was privileged to meet this beautiful and charming woman who walks without the help of anyone or walking stick. Very strong and she came for check up."

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