Ataba | |
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Country | Nigeria |
Geopolitical zone | South South |
State | Rivers State |
Local Government Area | Andoni |
Ataba is a coastal town in Andoni, Rivers State, Nigeria. [1] The town is known for its abundant coconut and palm kernel shells. [2] And also fresh fish, is at the western end of Andoni. [3] Over several centuries, Ataba has been a receptacle of multiple migrations. [4]
On the mainland, the town is divided into nine quarters: Egweisiyork (the royal seat/quarter), Egweite, Egweogogor, Egwebe, Egweaba, Egweituk, Egweosot, Egweaja, and Egwenkan.[ citation needed ]
Ataba has two political wards and a dominant presence in the politics of Andoni. [5] It is the headquarters of Andoni West Archdeaconry of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. [6]
Ataba has swampy creeks with abundant seafood. It is bordered by Bonny LGA to the southwest, Ogu-Bolo LGA to the northwest, Gokana and Khana LGAs on the north, other Andoni communities in the east and the Atlantic Ocean on the south. [7]
The ongoing multi-billion Naira Bodo-Ataba-Bonny road is funded by the NLNG and the Federal Government of Nigeria. It is expected to open Ataba and Bonny LGA to development. [8]