Rivers State
“Treasure Base of the Nation”
Key Information
Capital City
Port Harcourt
Governor
Siminalayi Fubara
Deputy Governor
Ngozi Odu
Date Created
May 27, 1967
Geopolitical Zone
South South
Area
11,077 km²
Estimated Population
~7 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Rivers State
Rivers State is located in the Niger Delta region and is one of the richest states in Nigeria due to its vast crude oil and natural gas reserves. Port Harcourt, the state capital, is Nigeria's oil capital and a major industrial city. The state is home to numerous ethnic groups including the Ikwerre, Ijaw, Ogoni, Ekpeye, and Andoni peoples. Rivers State has a strong cultural heritage, vibrant arts scene, and rich biodiversity in its mangrove forests and waterways.
Local Government Areas (23)
Other South South States
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