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Oyigbo

Oyigbo
LGA
Oyigbo is located in Nigeria
Oyigbo
Oyigbo
Oyigbo is located in Africa
Oyigbo
Oyigbo
Coordinates: 4°52′41.02″N 7°7′41.99″E / 4.8780611°N 7.1283306°E / 4.8780611; 7.1283306
CountryNigeria
StateRivers State
Date created1991
SeatAfam
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanNwaogu Akara (PDP)
 • Deputy Local Government ChairmanJuliana Ngozi Okorie (PDP)
 • Local Government CouncilWard 1: Kenneth Ogbuokwe (PDP)
Ward 2: Nwogu Ihejika (PDP)
Ward 3: Kenneth Enyeribeokere (PDP)
Ward 4: Ekeke L. Nkemjika (PDP)
Ward 5: Rejoice Nwankwo (PDP)
Ward 6: John Chinedu Moses (PDP)
Ward 7: Mrs Adele Goodness Nneoma (PDP)
Ward 8: Felix Nwogu (PDP)
Ward 9: Oyegorom G. Chukwudi (PDP)
Ward 10: Amache Nwakanma (PDP)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
National languageIjaw
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Oyigbo is a Local Government Area located in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is a town,[1] 30 kilometers from the Port city of Port Harcourt, 25 km from the city of Aba. It's predominantly inhabited by the Asa people an indigenous Ijaw people who are also found in Ukwa west L.G.A in Abia state and the Ndoki people who are also found in Ukwa East L.G.A of Abia state and Ukanafun L.G.A of Akwa ibom state. They are closely related to the ibibio people in Abia State And Akwa ibom state,and ijaw people of rivers state. Their proper name is "oyigbo", the Oyigbo People who are ijaws,bought a lot of ibo slaves,hence the intertwine of language,as ibo's are known to always borrow the language of their masters the ijaws.

Sir Precious Oforji was elected Chairman of the Oyigbo LGA in 2008.[2] EZE Mike Nwaji was enthroned as the crowned traditional king of Oyigbo in 1998.[3] The towns and villages in Oyigbo Local Government area include : Oyigbo district; Asa, Komkom, Obeama, Oyigbo, while for the Ndoki district they include Afa Uku, Afam, Afam Nta, Azusogu, Egberu, Mgboji, Mrihu, Obeakpu, Obeta, Obumku, Okoloma, Okponta, Umuagbai, Umuosi.[3]

Owing to the geographical location of Oyigbo, there was a contention between the neighboring States, Rivers State and Abia State as to which of the States should rightfully own the Oyigbo Local Government Area. After several deliberations between the two States involved, there was an agreement that Oyigbo should remain as a part of Rivers State because they are ijaws and not ibo.[4]

Oil and gas exploration

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Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) operates an oil well in the LGA.[5] Eastern Network Gas Pipeline (Alscon pipeline) passes through Oyigbo in the north.[6]: 5  Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC and the Rivers State Government under Gov. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi pledged to work together to restore production activities at the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC operated at Oyigbo Gas Plant.[7] On November 1, 2013, citing considerable health and safety risk to people, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC), JV shut down Oyigbo gas plant over encroachment on the right-of-way of gas pipelines.[8]

On June 28, 2015, SPDC JV's announced that its Afam VI located in Okoloma village of Obigbo had delivered 20 million MWh of electricity into the national grid and created over 150 jobs.[9]

Economy

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Oyigbo LGA is rich in deposits of crude oil and natural gas with several oil mining corporations operating in the area which contribute to the economy.[10] The LGA is a hub for fishing with the rivers and tributaries that constitute the area's hydrosphere being rich in seafood[citation needed]. Other notable economic activities in Obigbo LGA include farming, trade, and crafts making.[11]

Oyigbo accommodates a number of businesses in her locality. A good number of establishments owned by individuals and government can be found in Oyigbo.[12] These establishments include but are not limited to hotels, industries, commercial shops, among others.

Climate/Geography

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The average temperature of Oyigbo LGA is 25 degrees Celsius, and the region is home to numerous rivers and tributaries. According to estimates, the LGA has an average humidity level of 79% and an average wind speed of 12 km/h.[13][14][15]

References

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  1. ^ Chinedu, Clement (2021-08-09). "Sit-at-home order witnesses partial compliance in parts of Rivers". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  2. ^ Odimegwu Onwumere (31 Oct 2008). "Grassroots Politics, Precious Oforji's Example". Modern Ghana Media Communication Limited. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ^ a b places. "Towns & Villages in Oyigbo « Rivers State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
  4. ^ "Obigbo saga: Setting the records straight". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  5. ^ Odimegwu Onwumere (12 Dec 2008). "Shell Neglects Shell Road In Oyigbo L.G. A". Modern Ghana Media Communication Limited. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  6. ^ "Role of Nigerian Gas Company in the Nigerian Electricity Industry" (PDF). nipptransactions.com. June 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2015-09-13.
  7. ^ "NNPC, Rivers Government Move to Resuscitate Oyigbo Gas Plant". nnpcgroup.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2015-09-15.
  8. ^ "SPDC JV shuts down Obigbo gas plant over encroachment on the right-of-way of gas pipelines". shell.com.ng.[dead link]
  9. ^ "SPDC JV's Afam VI delivers 20million MWh electricity into national grid…creates over 150 jobs". shell.com.ng. Archived from the original on 2016-04-13. Retrieved 2015-09-15.
  10. ^ "Oyigbo Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  11. ^ "Fish Import and Export, Agriculture and Agro-Allied in Oyigbo L.G.A, Rivers State | Nigeria Directory, A List of Nigerian Businesses, Organisations, Firms and Companies | Nigeria Yellow Pages". www.directory.org.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
  12. ^ "Oyigbo, Rivers State | Nigeria Directory, A List of Nigerian Businesses, Organisations, Firms and Companies | Nigeria Yellow Pages". www.directory.org.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  13. ^ "Oyigbo, Nigeria Weather Conditions | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  14. ^ "Weather Forecast and Conditions for Oyigbo, Rivers, Nigeria - The Weather Channel | Weather.com". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  15. ^ "Long term weather forecast for Oyigbo". Yr. 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2024-08-10.