Obio-Akpor
About
Obio-Akpor is a Local Government Area in the metropolis of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is one of the major centres of economic activity in Nigeria and one of the major cities of the Niger Delta region, with industries and companies such as Pabod Breweries, the Coca-Cola Company, Indomie and the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company. The area covers 260 square kilometres and had a population of 464,789 at the 2006 Census. Its secretariat and City Hall are at Rumuodomaya. The area is constituted mainly by the Ikwerre ethnic nationality and is also known for fisheries and aquaculture.
History
Obio-Akpor was created on 3 May 1989 as a Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Source: Wikipedia: Obio-Akpor
Key Facts
State
Rivers State
Headquarters
Rumuodomaya
Chairman
Chijioke K. Ihunwo
Established
3 May 1989
Area
260 km²
Population
464,789 (2006 Census)