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Rivers State

Rivers
State
Flag of Rivers
Flag
Seal of Rivers State
Seal
Nicknames: 
Treasure Base of the Nation
Location of Rivers State in Nigeria
Location of Rivers State in Nigeria
Coordinates: 4°45′N 6°50′E / 4.750°N 6.833°E / 4.750; 6.833
Country Nigeria
Geopolitical zoneSouth South
Formation27 May 1967 (1967-05-27)
CapitalPort Harcourt
LGAs23
Government
 • BodyGovernment of Rivers State
 • Interim Administrator[1]Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd)
 • Governor[2] (suspended)[3]Siminalayi Fubara (PDP)
 • Deputy Governor (suspended)[4]Ngozi Odu (PDP)
 • Legislature (suspended)[5]Rivers State House of Assembly
 • SenatorsE: Onyesoh Alwell (PDP)
SE: Barry Mpigi (PDP)
W: Ipalibo Banigo (PDP)
Area
 • Total
11,077 km2 (4,277 sq mi)
 • Rank26th
Population
 • Estimate 
(2024)
9,898,470[6]
 • Rank7th
 • Density635.89/km2 (1,646.9/sq mi)
DemonymRiverian
GDP
 • Year2021
 • Total$19.72 billion (nominal)
$51.529 billion (PPP)[7]
 • Per capita$2,277 (nominal)
$5,949 (PPP)
Time zoneUTC+01 (WAT)
postal code
500001
ISO 3166 codeNG-RI
HDI (2022)0.601[8]
medium · 17th of 37
Websitewww.riversstate.gov.ng
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Rivers is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region).[9] Formed on 27 May 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include Imo and Anambra to the north, Abia and Akwa Ibom to the east, and Bayelsa and Delta to the west. The State capital, Port Harcourt, is a metropolis that is considered to be the commercial center of the Nigerian oil industry.[10][11]

With a population of 5,198,716 as of the 2006 census and an estimated population of 9,898,470 in 2024,[12] Rivers State is the 4th most populous state in Nigeria.[13] Rivers State is a diverse state that is home to many ethnic groups including: Ikwerre, Degema, Ijaw, Ogoni, Ogba, Ekpeye, and Kalabari. The state is particularly noted for its linguistic diversity, with 30 Indigenous languages and dialects being said to be spoken in Rivers State. These include Ikwerre, Ekpeye, Igbo, Ijaw (Udekama-Degema, Andoni-Obolo, Okrika, Ibani, Kalabari, Ogbia) and Ogoni.[14] Rivers State is the 25th largest state by area,[15] and its geography is dominated by the numerous rivers that flow through it, including the Bonny River.[16]

The economy 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 poverty.[17]

Rivers State is considered one of the fastest-growing states in terms of modern infrastructure and urbanization in the country.

  1. ^ "Tinubu Swears-in Ibok-Ete Ibas as Rivers Sole Administrator". This Day Live. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  2. ^ See List of governors of Rivers State for a list of prior governors
  3. ^ "Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers; suspends Fubara, deputy, lawmakers". Vanguard. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers; suspends Fubara, deputy, lawmakers". Vanguard. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers; suspends Fubara, deputy, lawmakers". Vanguard. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  6. ^ "MINA Ijaw Population Report 2024 Estimate | PDF | Nigeria". Scribd. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  7. ^ Okeowo, Gabriel; Fatoba, Iyanuoluwa, eds. (13 October 2022). "State of States 2022 Edition" (PDF). Budgit.org. BudgIT. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  9. ^ "Rivers | state, Nigeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  10. ^ Amaechi Catches Facebook Bug, Daily Independent, 10 August 2009
  11. ^ "Rivers State government website". Retrieved 7 December 2010.
  12. ^ "MINA Ijaw Population Report 2024 Estimate | PDF | Nigeria". Scribd. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  13. ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division". City Population. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  14. ^ "The Languages of Rivers State of Nigeria: An Overview". ResearchGate. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  15. ^ "Public Finance Database". Nigeria Governors' Forum. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  16. ^ "Anger as 3 die in Bonny River boat mishap". Vanguard News. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  17. ^ "Politics as War: The Human Rights Impact and Causes of Post-Election Violence in Rivers State, Nigeria: Background: Root Causes of Violence in Rivers State". www.hrw.org. Retrieved 9 March 2021.

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