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Bayelsa State
“Glory of all Lands”
South South Zone
Since 1996
8 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Yenagoa
Governor
Douye Diri
Deputy Governor
Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
Date Created
October 1, 1996
Geopolitical Zone
South South
Area
10,773 km²
Estimated Population
~2.5 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Bayelsa State
Bayelsa lies in the core Niger Delta with extensive waterways and mangroves. It is rich in hydrocarbons and fishing traditions, with Ijaw communities playing a central role in regional politics and culture. Yenagoa is the administrative and commercial hub.
Local Government Areas (8)
Brass
Ekeremor
Kolokuma/Opokuma
Nembe
Ogbia
Sagbama
Southern Ijaw
Yenagoa
Other South South States
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