The Ijaw people,also spelled Ịjọ,are an ethnic group found in the Niger Delta in Nigeria,with significant population clusters in Bayelsa,Delta,and Rivers. They are also in Edo,and small parts of Akwa Ibom occupying six Nigerian states. Many are found as migrant fishermen in camps and settlements in Benue,Ondo and Kogi states and as far west as Sierra Leone,Ghana and as far east as Gabon. As of 2023,Nigeria's Ijaw population is estimated at over 15 million,accounting for around 6.9% of the country's 223 million people,positioning them as the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria. The Ijaws are the most populous tribe inhabiting the Niger Delta region,and one of the world's most ancient peoples.
Bayelsa state is a state in the South South region of Nigeria,located in the core of the Niger Delta. Bayelsa State was created in 1996 and was carved out from Rivers State,making it one of the newest states in the federation. The capital,Yenagoa,is susceptible to high risk of annual flooding. It shares a boundary with Rivers State to the east and Delta State to the north across the Niger River for 17km and the Forçados River for 198km,with the waters of the Atlantic Ocean dominating its southern borders. It has a total area of 10,773 square kilometres (4,159 sq mi). The state comprises eight local government areas:Ekeremor,Kolokuma/Opokuma,Yenagoa,Nembe,Ogbia,Sagbama,Brass and Southern Ijaw. Bayelsa state is regarded as the least populous state in Nigeria with an estimated population of over 2,530,000 as at 2022. Being in the Niger Delta,Bayelsa State has a riverine and estuarine setting,with bodies of water within the state making the development of significant road infrastructure,quite difficult.
Rilwanu Lukman was a Nigerian engineer who held several ministerial positions in the Nigerian Federal government before becoming Secretary General of OPEC from 1 January 1995 to 31 December 2000. He died on 21 July 2014. On 18 December 2008,Lukman was appointed Minister of Petroleum Resources by Nigerian president Umaru Musa Yar'Adua,holding office until March 2010.
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) is an intergovernmental organization currently comprising 19 Member Countries of the world's leading natural gas producers:Algeria,Bolivia,Egypt,Equatorial Guinea,Iran,Libya,Nigeria,Qatar,Russia,Trinidad and Tobago,and Venezuela are members and Angola,Azerbaijan,Iraq,Mozambique,Malaysia,Norway,Peru and the United Arab Emirates are observers. GECF members together control over 71% of the world's natural proven gas reserves,44% of its marketed production,53% of the pipeline,and 57% of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports across the globe. It is headquartered in Doha,Qatar.
Timipre Marlin Sylva is a Nigerian politician who served as the minister of state for Petroleum Resources of Nigeria from 2019 to 2023. He previously served as governor of Bayelsa State from 2007 to 2012.
Brass is a Local Government Area in Bayelsa State,southern Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Twon-Brass on Brass Island along the coast,it has a coastline of approximately 90 km on the Bight of Bonny. Much of the area of the LGA is occupied by the Edumanom National Forest.
The Engenni people live in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. They are among the many sub Ijaw groups but they speak a language which linguistic scholars have described to be Edoid. They live in close proximity with other Ijaw people. They primarily live in Ahoada west local government area of Rivers state,Nigeria. Although they consider themselves to be Engenni,the Engenni speak an Edoid language. Alagoa (2003) said:“---The penetration of the Niger-Delta by Edoid groups extends to the Epie-Atissa and Engenni of the central and Eastern Niger-Delta----The Epie,along with the Ogbia and other groups of the central and eastern Niger-Delta,are historically united with the Ijaw.”The other groups of the central and eastern Niger-Delta which Professor Ebiegberi Alagoa said that were historically united with the Ijaw,include the Engenni,as shown from his narrative above. The Engenni have close relations with neighbouring Ijaw tribes such as the Zarama and Epie-Atissa.
Nembe is a Local Government Area of Bayelsa State,Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Nembe in the east of the area at 4°32′22″N6°24′01″E The people of Brass,Nembe and Southern Ijaw Councils of Bayelsa State have bemoaned their neglect by oil companies operating in their areas.
Ogbia is a traditional Kingdom and Local Government Area of Bayelsa State in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The headquarters of both the Traditional Kingdom and Local Government is located in Ogbia Town at 4°39′00″N6°16′00″E.
Henry Odein Ajumogobia is a Nigerian lawyer who served as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources between 2007 and 2009 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from April 2010 to July 2011. He was also Head of Nigeria's delegation to OPEC from July 2007 to December 2008. In August 1983,Ajumogobia and Christopher Nonyelum Okeke founded a legal firm,Ajumogobia and Okeke.
Emmanuel Paulker is a Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for the Bayelsa Central constituency of Bayelsa State,Nigeria,taking office on 29 May 2007. He is a member of the UKIP.
Nigerian traditional rulers often derive their titles from the rulers of independent states or communities that existed before the formation of modern Nigeria. Although they do not have formal political power,in many cases they continue to command respect from their people and have considerable influence in their community.
The Nembe Kingdom is a traditional state in Niger Delta. It includes the Nembe and Brass Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State,Nigeria. The traditional rulers take the title "Amanyanabo". Today,leadership is split between the Amanyanabos of Ogbolomabiri,Bassambiri,Okpoama,Odioama and Twon Brass.
Ralph Michael Iwowari,or Mein VII,was the Amanyanabo,or traditional ruler of Nembe-Bassambiri,one of the sections of the Nembe Kingdom in Bayelsa State,Nigeria.
The roots of Edumanom Forest Reserve trace back to 1970 when it was singled out as one of the proposed Forest Reserves by the Rivers State Government,a compilation encompassing 11 distinct regions. At that time,the Governor of Rivers State,acting under the authority vested by Section 28 of the Land Use Act,rescinded all prevailing Rights of Occupancy associated with the land enveloping Edumanom Forest Reserve. Subsequently,the Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources,sanctioned by Section 8 of the Forestry Law Cap 55 of the Laws of Eastern Nigeria,1963,officially labeled the region as a forest reserve. The forest reserve derives its name from the Edumanom family in Otuabagi,the entity possessing the largest segment of the reserve.
Akachukwu Sullivan Nwankpo is a Nigerian politician,Igbo political leader and peace-maker. He served as the Special Advisor on Technical Matters to President Goodluck Jonathan and Secretary/Member of the Presidential Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Program (SURE-P) Committee until 1 August 2013. He is a member of the African Democratic Congress
Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo was a Nigerian politician. From 1 August 2016 until his death,he was the secretary general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. He helped to create the OPEC+ alliance between OPEC members and other oil-producing countries.
Biobarakuma Wangagha Degi Eremienyo,is a Nigerian politician and the senator representing Bayelsa East senatorial district of Bayelsa State at the 9th National Assembly. In 2019,he was appointed the vice chairman senate committee on gas resources and vice chairman senate committee on special duties.
The 2011 Bayelsa State House of Assembly election was held on April 26,2011,to elect members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly in Nigeria. All the 24 seats were up for election in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
The 2007 Bayelsa State House of Assembly election was held on April 14,2007,to elect members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly in Nigeria. All the 24 seats were up for election in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
