Degema
About
Degema is a town and local government area in Rivers State in the South South geo-political zone of Nigeria. It covers an area of 1,011 square kilometres and is home mainly to the Degema and Ijaw peoples, with Ijaw and Degema dialects widely spoken and Christianity the common religion. The area lies among mangroves, tropical forests and swamps. It is home to festivals including the Agiri and Igugule festivals, and landmarks include the Degema General Hospital, Zonal Hospital Degema and the RT Hon. Tonye E. Harry Stadium. The local government area is governed by an elected chairman and council.
History
Degema was a major exporter of kernels and palm oil in the early 19th century, after the slave trade. The Degema Local Government Area was created on 27 May 1967.
Source: Wikipedia: Degema, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Rivers State
Chairman
Dr. Agiriye Monima Harry
Established
27 May 1967
Area
1,011 km²
Population
249,773 (2006 census)