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2875:, both elected for a term of 4 years (maximum of 2 terms). The governor appoints commissioners responsible for each of the ministries and appoints the heads of parastatals and the state-owned bodies with specific regulatory or administrative duties. In some cases, a governor may be replaced or removed for example, through death, impeachment or if an election is annulled by a competent court of law or by a two-thirds majority of the House of Assembly. The incumbent governor is Siminalayi Fubara a member of the People Democratic Party, who heads the council of Rivers State. Fubara was sworn in on 29 May 2023. He is the 7th Democratic governor of the state and the 16th overall governor of River State 2368: 3774: 2534: 2580: 1349: 78: 865: 103: 68: 56: 2887:, which is made up of elected representatives from all constituencies of the state. Its functions at the state level are relative to those of the National Assembly at the federal level, creating laws for the good governance of the state, as well as acting as a check and balance on the powers and actions of the state's Chief Executive. The House of Assembly consists of three times the total number of seats which the state has in the House of Representatives. 5206: 960: 971: 6000: 5975: 3762: 156: 5719: 894:, temperatures throughout the year are relatively constant with little variation throughout the seasons. Average temperatures are typically between 25 and 28 Â°C (77 and 82 Â°F). Some parts of the state still receive up to 150 mm (6 in) of rainfall during the dry period. Relative humidity rarely dips below 60% and fluctuates between 90% and 100% for most of the year. 756:
During the constitutional conference that year, the country's nationhood was affirmed while an agreement was reached on some measures to mitigate the fears of the ethnic minorities in the area. Around this time, the COR State Movement had broken away to press their case. Thereafter, the British launched a commission led by
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The state is famous for its vast reserves of crude oil and natural gas. It was perhaps the richest and most important section of the African zone of the British Empire. Rivers State has two major oil refineries, two major seaports, airports, and various industrial estates spread across the land. More
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The Council of Rivers Chiefs was later renamed in 1954 to Rivers Chiefs and People's Congress and in 1956, the organization became known as the Rivers Chiefs People's Conference. Until 1958, hopes of an independent state resonated with the region and lingered consistently in the minds of its natives.
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the Juveniles Courts, the Revenue Courts, the Sanitation Courts, the Mobile Courts and Ports Related Offences Courts. It is governed mainly by the Chief Judge of the High Court of Justice. There are about 26 serving judges in the High Court of Justice, which comprises 10 Judicial Divisions including
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The judicial branch of the state government has sole authority and responsibility for the interpretation and application of the state's laws as well as the adjudication of disputes or controversies. It consists of eight courts: the High Court of Justice, the Magistrates Courts, the Customary Courts,
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The governor of the state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of votes and over 25% of the vote in at least two-thirds of the state local government areas. If no candidate passes the threshold, a second round will be
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Over the period from 1991 to 2006, the total population of Rivers State increased by close to 3 million people. The last official census showed that 5,198,716 people were living in the state, of whom 2,673,026 were male and 2,525,690 were female. Adults and adolescents aged 15 to 64 years accounted
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is located in the state capital. It gained popularity as a commercial destination due to the closure of the international airport. After that airport reopened, most airlines abandoned the base. However, it still has some destinations since the airport is closer to the centre than the main airport.
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and 13 representatives representing Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro, Obio/Akpor, Oyigbo/Tai/Eleme, Port Harcourt II, Etche/Omuma, Asari-Toru/Akuku-Toru, Okrika/Ogu–Bolo, Khana/Gokana, Port Harcourt I, Ahoada West/Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni, Abua–Odual/Ahoada East, Ikwerre/Emohua, Degema/Bonny. Since the advent of the
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Rivers State has a rich cultural heritage, and its people are friendly and known for their hospitality. The state has 23 distinct ethnic groups including Ekpeye, Ogba, Kalabari, Ikwerre and Ogoni amongst others. It is on record that Port Harcourt is the second biggest commercial, agriculture and
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There's a vast untapped potential in the state for solar power. Interest in solar energy has been increasing but not much has been invested. Up to now, energy production has been insufficient to meet demand, resulting in frequent power outages, slow manufacturing and low business performance.
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which basically constituted the main revenue source of the country. In a sample survey carried out by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, about 40% of the rural inhabitants were committed to farming in 1983. Rivers State is one of the leading states in the production of
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of Rivers State is dominated by the state's booming petroleum industry. Although the rise of the oil industry has led to increased revenue for the state government, mismanagement and corruption have prevented the state from rapid development and meaningfully tackling
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Development Board (NDDB). The purpose was to tackle the problems of underdevelopment, however, this failed to rise to the expectations of the masses. After much discontent, some of the people attempted to take the extralegal route to achieve their goals.
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Prior to the discovery of oil in commercial quantity in 1951, Agriculture was the primary occupation of the people of Rivers State. Around the 19th century when the Industrial Revolution reached its peak in England, the area was then referred to as
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with one of the native languages. This is partly due to the frequent exposure of the younger generations to foreign dialects, especially in the country's largest cities. Excluding Pidgin, all other ones spoken in the state belong to either
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As a multi-cultural, multi-tribal region, Rivers State has much to offer in its diversity of people. The area that makes up the modern state has been inhabited in one way or the other since the last year of the
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Energy, and especially electricity is the key factor for economic growth. Rivers State has one of the nation's highest per capita energy consumption rates. As of 2012, it had a power generation capacity of 400
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As at 1999, the state had 2,805 government primary schools and 243 secondary schools. The secondary schools are concentrated mainly in LGA headquarters towns and in Port Harcourt.
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Total annual rainfall decreases from about 4,700 mm (185 in) on the coast, to about 1,700 mm (67 in) in the extreme north. It is 4,698 mm (185 in) at
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had the lowest. The total area of the state was 11,077 km (4,277 sq mi) and the density was 635.89 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,646.9/sq mi).
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foundation and is more susceptible to perennial inundation by river floods. The floodplain's total thickness rises to about 45m in the northeast and over 9m in the
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O have resorted to treating one chemical contaminant with another. Most of the water collection in low-income urban residential areas is done by women. In 2008,
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and west of Upper Orashi Forest have also been designated an Important Bird Area. The forest has an area of 219 km (136 mi) within which mammals like
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The Rivers State government consists of elected representatives and appointed officials. The state government has executive and legislative branches, with an
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and incur costs for the investment, maintenance, spare parts, pumping, and in some cases treating the water. Several others receive their domestic water from
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than 60% of the country's output of crude oil is produced in the state. Other natural resources found within its boundaries are silica, glass sand and clay.
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for 61% of the population in the state. Children below the age of 15 accounted for 36% of the population, and those aged 65 years and above, another 3%.
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Rivers State has maintained its importance as a leading supplier of wealth to the nation for centuries. In 2021, the state ranked 2nd nationwide with a
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of all the states of Nigeria. A 2015 estimate put the number of residents of Rivers State at over 7 million, nearly triple the number recorded in 1991.
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is common and widely spoken in various forms in different localities. Some indigenous Riverians are also bilingual, speaking a mixture of English or
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of Nigeria, having been found to host a vast array of wildlife and plants. Its tropical rainforests are home to more species than all other local
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considering the form from which it began in 1999. There are two storeys that can be distinguished from outside the forest, the emergents include
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held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government areas.
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on 1 October 1996 and Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State was created on the same day to include communities such as Umuru in Ofeh.
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The majority of Riverians obtain their water for household use from vendors. There are also those who extract their water from private
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that provide out-of-state transport. The seaports contain harbors where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land.
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geopolitical zone. Its male literacy as of 2006 was 52.3% while the female literacy rate was 47.7%. In the same survey, it ranked as
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covering an area of approximately 10 km (3.9 sq mi). The park's vegetation has progressively developed into a high
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Rivers State is considered one of the fastest-growing states in terms of modern infrastructure and urbanization in the country.
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colonial government. Between 1941 and 1952, agitation for the creation of Rivers Province began with the formation of the
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Rainfall is generally seasonal, variable, as well as heavy, and occurs between March and October through November. The
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peaks in July, lasting more than 290 days. The only dry months are January and February having little to no effect.
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structure. Some of the upland forested areas have seen disruption from human activity, impacting negatively on the
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are one of the biggest in Africa, with a lifting capacity of 208 metric tonnes. Another important seaport is the
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projection, the population in the state was 4% of the total population of the country. Data of 2010–2015 showed
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According to the world population review (Population of cities in Nigeria), the capital city of Rivers state,
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Elections are conducted every 4 years in which Riverian voters will directly elect 16 representatives to the
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busiest airport & seaports in Nigeria. Rivers state has two seaports situated in Port Harcourt and Onne.
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is a part of everyday life for the population of Rivers State and most of Nigeria. English, inherited from
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On coastal sand ridges, the soils are mostly sandy or sandy loams. Various crops are supported including
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to look into the misgivings of these autochthons. The Willink Commission initiated the conception of the
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reported that 26% of adult females collect drinking water more than adult male counterparts at 21%.
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In order to improve access to safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable water supply services,
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With a population of 5,198,716 as of the 2006 census and 7,234,973 in 2023, Rivers State is the
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and other Igboid groups on the mainland. Today, over 26 distinct groups are recognized by the
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to the west across the Niger River for about 50 km. On the south, it is bounded by the
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Climate activists and others in Port Harcourt protesting environmental degradation in 2015.
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Due to its geographical location, Rivers State has always played an important role in the
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The trading states of the oil rivers: a study of political development in eastern Nigeria
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Transportation within Rivers State is mainly land and water-based. The industry has the
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the Alese Rd southeast from Port Harcourt to the Ikot Akan-Deyor Chara Rd across the
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The land surface of Rivers State can be divided into three zones: freshwater swamps,
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Rivers State, named after the many rivers that border its territory, was part of the
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the Rumuji-Mpakurche Rd northwest from Port Harcourt to the Rumuji-Elele Alimini Rd,
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as its chief regulating body. Apart from roads and waterways, there are functional
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Seaports handle much more diversified import cargo activities than airports. The
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north from Port Harcourt to Aba in Abia State, built 1913–16, restored 2009–15.
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which has the highest productivity amongst all recognized oleaginous crops.
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The interior of the forest is very shady and as a result a wide variety of
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had the highest number of inhabitants of any local government area, while
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Unity of a People : Search for Peace in Okrika, River State, Nigeria
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and coastal sand ridges. The freshwater zone extends northwards from the
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The riverine part of the state has three hydro-vegetation zones such as
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Strategy for agricultural development in Nigeria: focus on Rivers State
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Rivers State has a higher literacy rate compared to most states in the
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state in Nigeria. Rivers State is a diverse state that is home to many
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rate was 889 per 100,000 live births, one of the highest nationwide.
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for 87 km (54 miles, partly across the Imo River) to the north,
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groups. The Ijoid languages are predominant around the creek belt,
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History of the Creation of the Rivers State of Nigeria: Primer One
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There are three hundred and nineteen (319) wards in Rivers State.
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The legislative authority in Rivers State is held by the state
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is one of the largest and busiest seaports in the country. Its
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for male, 54 years and female, 57 years were very low. General
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The land and people of Rivers State : eastern Niger Delta
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state in southern Nigeria, located in the eastern part of the
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was carved out of Rivers State by the military government of
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Both domestic and international flights are available from
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the Asa-Akwere-Obohia Rd east from Owaza to Abia State, and
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Alagoa, E.J.; Tamuno, Tekena N., eds. (December 1989).
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Laws of Rivers State of Nigeria: an encyclopaedic guide
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that is considered to be the commercial center of the
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of Nigeria. In 1996 the state lost territory to form
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In large urban localities such as Port Harcourt and
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The inland part of the state consists of 6031:States and territories established in 1967 5756: 5742: 5242: 5228: 4926:. Rivers State College of Arts and Science 4924:"Rivers State College of Arts and Science" 4896: 4887: 4835: 4833: 4654: 2831: 800:Rivers State is a predominantly low-lying 656:. The state is particularly noted for its 5105:Alagoa, E.J.; Tamuno, T.N., eds. (1980). 4842:"List Of Media Companies In Rivers State" 4368: 4329:. Port Harcourt, Rivers State: Infodata 3855: 2974: 2933: 2730:link the state to destinations including 2014:Languages of Rivers State listed by LGA: 5145: 4819: 4803:. Rivers State Judiciary. Archived from 4492: 4458: 4402: 4400: 4293: 4194: 3596:RIVERS STATE BROADCASTING CORPORATION TV 3571:List of cities and towns in Rivers State 2963:has usually held a majority in both the 1347: 969: 958: 863: 5178:. Port Harcourt, Nigeria: DOKUS Press. 5031:. Luton: Worldwide Business Resources. 4950:University Port Harcourt Student Rivers 4870:"Takooka - TV Stations in Rivers State" 4839: 4830: 4502:Richard Fardon; Graham Furniss (2002). 3593:International Magazine Subscription Ltd 699: 14: 6013: 5129:Studies in Ikwerre history and culture 5076: 4351:"Population of Cities in Nigeria 2023" 4324: 4228:"Rivers | state, Nigeria | Britannica" 3731:Index of Rivers State-related articles 2979:Rivers State currently consists of 23 2867:The executive branch is headed by the 752:(COR) State Movement became existent. 358:11,077 km (4,277 sq mi) 5763: 5737: 5223: 5123: 5107:Eminent Nigerians of the Rivers State 5050: 5024: 5014:E. D. W. Opu-Ogulaya (January 1973). 4776:"judiciary | government | Britannica" 4687: 4611: 4583: 4397: 2782:cleared $ 11 million worth of goods. 2465:. Other crops grown for food include 1597:. The Benue–Congo is subdivided into 840:to the east across the Imo River and 5173: 4916: 2393: 5718: 4987: 4529: 4408:"Strategic Health Development Plan" 4267: 3948:, Daily Independent, 10 August 2009 3687:PAMO University of Medical Sciences 3682:Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic 3564: 2853: 2700:Port Harcourt International Airport 2590:Port Harcourt International Airport 986:combined thanks to its climate and 824:in Nigeria. Surrounding states are 107:Location of Rivers State in Nigeria 24: 5007: 4840:Nigeria, Media (8 February 2018). 3981:"Nigeria: Administrative Division" 3973: 3938: 3705: 2643:the Owerri-Ahoada Rd northeast to 1409: 948: 808:on the oceanward extension of the 25: 6052: 5193: 4468:Igbo History Hebrew Exiles of Eri 3960:"Rivers State government website" 3825:List of governors of Rivers State 3741:List of governors of Rivers State 3713: 2571: 2520: 5998: 5973: 5717: 5249: 5204: 4619:"The Hazards Of Unpainted Taxis" 4465:Omabala Aguleri (13 July 2014). 4417:. 5 January 2011. Archived from 3772: 3760: 3746:List of people from Rivers State 3720:List of people from Rivers State 3656:Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic 3577:List of villages in Rivers State 2578: 2532: 2366: 926:barrier zones to the southwest. 154: 101: 76: 66: 54: 5200:Rivers State government website 5081:. Nembe: Onyoma Research Publ. 4981: 4956: 4938: 4897:Believeall (21 February 2022). 4768: 4742: 4717: 4639: 4436: 4415:Rivers State Ministry of Health 4343: 4318: 4245: 4220: 4169: 4147: 4121: 4096: 4071: 4045: 4020: 3995: 3651:Tertiary institutions include: 3639:List of schools in Rivers State 3633:Primary and secondary education 3599:Africa Independent Television . 2505:among others. Vertebrates like 2412:, this was due to its abundant 1395: 1352:Satellite view of Niger Delta. 731: 609:to the west.The State capital, 585:, Rivers State borders include 6041:1967 establishments in Nigeria 5131:. Port Harcourt: Kraft Books. 5077:Alagoa, Ebiegberi Joe (2002). 5025:Mitee, Leesi Ebenezer (2010). 3952: 3913: 3867:"State of States 2022 Edition" 3817: 3602:NTA Channel 10, Port Harcourt. 2878: 2828:from April 2013 to June 2015. 2517:are also found in the region. 2402: 440:$ 19.72 billion (nominal) 407:635.89/km (1,646.9/sq mi) 277:Rivers State House of Assembly 13: 1: 4946:"University of Port Harcourt" 4204:. Rsha.gov.ng. Archived from 3827:for a list of prior governors 3785: 2319:Ijaw, Kalabari, Bille, Kirike 1619:Aboriginal language dialects 1532:Ethnic groups in Rivers State 1510:National Bureau of Statistics 1390: 955:List of fauna of Rivers State 32:State in South South, Nigeria 4646:Information Service (1956). 3946:Amaechi Catches Facebook Bug 3627: 2985: 2890: 2862: 2760:Port Harcourt Air Force Base 2691:The 1067 mm Cape Gauge 2562:Energy and Natural Resources 2130:), Central Delta languages ( 1540: 1290:. It has been identified by 1183:rate of some plants such as 832:for about 122 km), and 795: 7: 5209:Geographic data related to 4327:Nigeria, the first 25 years 4177:"Ijo | people | Britannica" 3724: 3699:University of Port Harcourt 2650:the Abua-Ogbia Rd north to 2639:Other major roads include 2008: 2006: 2003: 1994: 1992: 1989: 1980: 1978: 1975: 1966: 1964: 1961: 1952: 1950: 1947: 1938: 1936: 1933: 1924: 1922: 1919: 1910: 1908: 1905: 1896: 1894: 1891: 1882: 1880: 1877: 1868: 1866: 1863: 1854: 1852: 1849: 1840: 1838: 1835: 1826: 1824: 1821: 1812: 1810: 1807: 1798: 1796: 1793: 1784: 1782: 1779: 1770: 1768: 1765: 1756: 1754: 1751: 1742: 1740: 1737: 1728: 1726: 1723: 1714: 1712: 1709: 1700: 1698: 1695: 1686: 1684: 1681: 1672: 1670: 1667: 1658: 1656: 1653: 1644: 1642: 1639: 1595:Niger–Congo language family 1490:is ranked 4th on the list. 442:$ 51.529 billion (PPP) 386: â€˘ Estimate  94:Treasure Base of the Nation 10: 6057: 3717: 3636: 3574: 3568: 2940:Nigerian National Assembly 2894: 2838:Government of Rivers State 2835: 2359: 2323:Khana, Eleme, Gokana, Baan 1336: 1112:Harungana madagascariensis 952: 897: 859: 746:Ijo Rivers People's League 694: 670:25th largest state by area 231:Government of Rivers State 5970: 5782: 5775:Federal Capital Territory 5771: 5703: 5685: 5559: 5446: 5395: 5269: 5257: 4508:. Routledge. p. 66. 4355:worldpopulationreview.com 4325:Eleazu, Uma, ed. (1988). 4202:"History of Rivers State" 4028:"Public Finance Database" 3921:"Rivers | state, Nigeria" 3689:, Elelenwo, Port Harcourt 3676:Ignatius Ajuru University 3660:Port Harcourt Polytechnic 3647:Colleges and universities 2961:People's Democratic Party 2897:Judiciary of Rivers State 2525: 2167:Eleme, Baan, Nchia; Odido 1453: 1427:—     1343: 778:environmental degradation 736:In the early days of the 542: 523: 495: 483: 473: 456: 446: 436: 428: 421: 411: 403: 393: 385: 377: 372: 362: 354: 349: 336: 282: 272: 254: 236: 226: 221: 209: 199: 179: 167: 147: 112: 100: 90: 62: 53: 44: 37: 5057:. Oxford: James Currey. 4648:Eastern Region (Nigeria) 4032:Nigeria Governors' Forum 3581: 2969:House of Representatives 2842:Politics of Rivers State 2785: 2313:Central Delta language ( 1025:is a protected area and 963:Common fig-tree blue in 914:, it contains a greater 710:Niger Coast Protectorate 273: â€˘ Legislature 5174:Sika, Baridorn (2005). 4964:"Wards in Rivers State" 4570:Encyclopædia Britannica 4432:– via Mamaye.org. 3925:Encyclopedia Britannica 3736:Outline of Rivers State 3693:Rivers State University 2832:Government and politics 2410:Oil Rivers Protectorate 2032:Central Delta languages 1564:Rivers State government 784:, such that a separate 706:Oil Rivers Protectorate 447: â€˘ Per capita 4729:www.riversstate.gov.ng 4305:BirdLife International 4279:Birdlife International 3620:FAMILY LOVE FM 97.7 FM 2981:Local Government Areas 2975:Local Government Areas 2934:Federal representation 2388:gross domestic product 1357: 1292:BirdLife International 1091:is composed mainly of 975: 967: 872: 716:to form the colony of 668:. Rivers State is the 6036:Rainforests of Africa 5695:Greater Port Harcourt 4376:"Action Plan Nigeria" 4275:"Upper Orashi forest" 3900:hdi.globaldatalab.org 3575:Further information: 2848:independent judiciary 2776:Port of Port Harcourt 2772:mobile harbour cranes 2608:Federal highways are 2599:Ministry of Transport 2325:), Igboid languages ( 2287:Ibani, Defaka, Nkoroo 1593:Languages within the 1401:Historical population 1351: 1337:Further information: 1325:Symphonia globulifera 1318:are found along with 1306:in the north west of 1302:and other birds. The 1146:Nephrolepis biserrata 1118:Strophanthus preussii 1040:Symphonia globulifera 973: 962: 867: 619:Nigerian oil industry 5051:Jones, G.I. (2000). 3623:Radio Rivers 99.1 FM 3614:Nigeria Info 92.3 FM 3000:Administrative seat 2800:rainwater catchments 2693:Eastern Railway Line 2321:), Ogoni languages ( 2317:), Ijoid Languages ( 2301:), Ogoni languages ( 2150:), Igboid language ( 2100:Lower Cross language 1316:yellow-backed duiker 1237:pygmy hippopotamuses 1186:Musanga cecropioides 1100:Alchornea cordifolia 1074:Anthostema aubryanum 1056:Musanga cecropioides 1045:Cleistopholis patens 774:General Yakubu Gowon 750:Calabar Ogoja Rivers 700:Territory and status 664:(Okrika, Ibani) and 658:linguistic diversity 404: â€˘ Density 4968:www.manpower.com.ng 4208:on 13 December 2012 3665:Eastern Polytechnic 2702:. Airlines such as 2134:) Ijoid languages ( 2072:), Ijoid language ( 2038:), Ijoid language ( 2036:Kugbo, Odual, Ogbia 1499:26th most extensive 1402: 1284:Upper Orashi Forest 1274:One of the world's 1170:Aframomum melegueta 1164:Chromolaena odorata 1124:Rauvolfia vomitoria 1106:Monodora tenuifolia 814:tropical rainforest 714:Royal Niger Company 577:region of southern 187: (57 years ago) 128: /  5980:Nigeria portal 5100:. Belk Publishers. 4807:on 5 December 2014 4780:www.britannica.com 4705:on 7 November 2013 4385:. 7 September 2012 4281:. 7 September 2008 4232:www.britannica.com 4181:www.britannica.com 4135:. 21 December 2019 4108:www.britannica.com 4059:. 20 November 2018 2871:, assisted by the 2716:Ethiopian Airlines 2000:Ukwuani-Aboh-Ndoni 1526:maternal mortality 1459:. City Population. 1400: 1358: 1312:red-bellied monkey 1192:Hallea ledermannii 1062:Hallea ledermannii 1023:Finima Nature Park 976: 968: 873: 822:26th largest state 768:In February 1966, 437: â€˘ Total 378: â€˘ Total 355: â€˘ Total 6026:States of Nigeria 5986: 5985: 5765:States of Nigeria 5731: 5730: 5642:Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni 5327:Executive Council 4756:. 30 January 2019 4725:"Your-Title-Here" 4627:. 5 February 2014 3983:. City Population 3804:population.gov.ng 3562: 3561: 3444:Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni 2944:Rivers South East 2885:House of Assembly 2632:north from A3 in 2447:oil palm products 2394:Natural resources 2357: 2356: 2349:Ogoni languages ( 2337:Igboid language ( 2297:Igboid language ( 2285:Ijoid languages ( 2249:Igboid language ( 2246:Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni 2237:Igboid language ( 2225:Ogoni languages ( 2213:Igboid language ( 2189:Igboid language ( 2177:Igboid language ( 2132:Abua, Ogbronuagum 2012: 2011: 1522:under-5 mortality 1520:was 60 per 1000, 1514:life expectancies 1508:According to the 1503:6th most populous 1464: 1463: 1375:New Calabar River 1276:Ramsar Convention 1214:Elaeis guineensis 1152:Culcasia scandens 1085:Elaeis guineensis 1005:Elaeis guineensis 974:Male Agama lizard 965:Port Harcourt Zoo 758:Sir Henry Willink 626:8th most populous 601:to the east, and 560: 559: 450:$ 2,277 (nominal) 429: â€˘ Year 394: â€˘ Rank 363: â€˘ Rank 244:Siminalayi Fubara 227: â€˘ Body 169:Geopolitical zone 16:(Redirected from 6048: 6003: 6002: 6001: 5994: 5978: 5977: 5976: 5758: 5751: 5744: 5735: 5734: 5721: 5720: 5448:Cities and towns 5244: 5237: 5230: 5221: 5220: 5208: 5207: 5189: 5170: 5151: 5150:. 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Riverians
State

Flag of Rivers State
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Location of Rivers State in Nigeria
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Nigeria
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Government of Rivers State
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Rivers State House of Assembly
Senators
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Onyesoh Alwell
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Barry Mpigi
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