This is a list of polytechnics in Cross River State. located in Southern Nigeria, the state capital is Calabar. Since the 16th century, Calabar has served as an international seaport, exporting such goods as palm oil. During the centuries of the Atlantic slave trade, it became a major port for the shipment of African slaves to the Americas. The Spanish named it Calabar. Cross River State is home to a few polytechnics which will be named below for further inquiries and information.