The single-track, 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) line runs from the Calabar International Convention Centre to the Tinapa Resort.
[3][4] The project was initiated by the former governor of Cross River state, Senator Liyel Imoke and completed by successor Benedict Ayade.
[7] The Calabar Monorail project, which is estimated to have cost 5 to 7 billion naira[8] (US$25-35 million) was inaugurated in 2016 by the Executive President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari and this was also to mark a year in office for the governor of Cross Rivers state, Benedict Ayade.
[8] Tinapa Resort denied reports that thieves had stolen cable from the monorail, stating that it is in "perfect condition" but there is simply no patronage.
[12] In 2018, Senator Ben Ayade stated that the monorail's total revenue in the year 2017 amounted to only 83,000 naira (US$275) and that "every day it runs from Tinapa to CICC empty".