Ekeremor
About
Ekeremor is a town and one of the eight local government areas in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. It borders Delta State and has a coastline of approximately 60 km on the Bight of Bonny. The area is home to members of the Ekeremor clan of the Ijaw ethnic group and comprises thirty-one towns and villages. The local government area has an area of 1,810 km2 and an estimated population of 431,950 in 2024. Its current local government chairman is Onniye Isaac, and it sends three representatives to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
History
Ekeremor local government area is part of Bayelsa State and has been the subject of local political disputes, including a long-running dispute over the chairmanship between Robinson Etolor and his predecessor Donald Daunemigha. The article also records significant events in the area in 2007, including flooding of farmlands and residential homes in 21 communities in October and the kidnapping of two expatriate workers in July.
Source: Wikipedia: Ekeremor
Key Facts
State
Bayelsa State
Chairman
Onniye Isaac
Area
1,810 km²
Population
431,950