Delta State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Named after the Niger Delta—a large part of which is in the state—the state was formed from the former Bendel State on August 27, 1991. Bordered on the north by Edo State, the east by Anambra and Rivers states, and that south by Bayelsa State while to the west is the Bight of Benin which covers about 160 kilometres of the state's coastline. The state was initially created with 12 local government areas in 1991 which was later extended to 19 and now has 25 local government areas. Asaba as its state capital located along the River Niger on the northeastern end of the state, while the state's economic center is Warri on the southwestern coastline.
Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited, known as Aero Contractors or simply Aero, is a state-controlled Nigerian airline company based at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. Furthermore, it operates helicopter services and fixed wing domestic and international scheduled passenger services, air charter and third party aircraft operations, largely in support of Nigeria's extensive oil and gas industry.
Arik Air is a Nigerian airline operating mainly from two hubs at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Arik Air's head office is the Arik Air Aviation Center on the grounds of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja. Arik Air serves a network of regional and mid-haul destinations within Africa.
Michael Onajirevbe Ibru was a Nigerian pioneer industrialist, founder of the Ibru Organization and patriarch of the Ibru family. As a traditional chieftain of his homeland, Ibru bore the tribal honorific Olorogun and often used it as a pre-nominal style. This title is also borne by the members of his family in the same way.
Agbarha Otor (Agbarha-Otor) is a town and one of the Urhobo kingdoms in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The town is home to the wealthy and renowned Ibru Family. Besides primary and secondary schools, Agbarha-Otor has a private university, namely Michael and Cecilia Ibru University and a private Airstrip built in 1972 by Michael Ibru. It also houses the 222 Battalion of the Nigerian Army and the now moribund SuperBru, a malt producing company.
Felix Ovudoroye Ibru was a Nigerian businessman, architect and politician. He was the first democratically elected Governor of Delta State and Senator for Delta Central Senatorial District. Until his death he held the position of President General of the Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU). As a traditional chieftain of his homeland, Ibru bore the tribal honorific Olorogun and often used it as a pre-nominal style. This title is also borne by the members of his large family in the same way.
The Urhobos are people located in southern Nigeria, near the northwestern Niger Delta.
The Ibru Organisation, established in 1956, is one of the largest conglomerates in Africa. By 1990 it had between 9,000 and 11,000 employees. By 2009 the Ibru Organisation was a multi-billion dollar conglomerate with interests that included Shipping, Port management, Hospitality, Real estate, Agriculture, Aviation, Banking, Media ,Oil and gas, amongst others
Ibru is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alex Ibru was a Nigerian businessman, founder and publisher of The Guardian (Nigeria) newspaper, who was minister of internal affairs from 1993 to 1995 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha.
Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, professionally known as Ali Baba, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, master of ceremonies and actor.
Air Peace Limited is a private Nigerian airline founded in 2013 with its head office in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, and the largest airline of Nigeria and West Africa. Air Peace, which provides passenger and charter services, serves the major cities of Nigeria and flies to several West African destinations and the Middle East. The airline also established a subsidiary, Air Peace Hopper, in 2018.
Yahaya Maikori is an Attorney with core expertise in gaming, sports, technology, media & eCommerce with a focus on africanInvestments. He is the founder of the law firm Law Allianz and the co-founder of the record label Chocolate City.
Jim James Ovia is a Nigerian businessman and author. He is known as the founder of Zenith Bank in 1990, which is now the country's most profitable bank.
Oloye Sir Mobolaji Bank Anthony, KBE was a Yoruba Nigerian businessman and philanthropist. He was a council President of the Lagos Stock Exchange and was a minority investor in Aero-Contractors before indigenous shares were acquired by the Ibru Organization. At one time, he held the distributional rights to cars manufactured by Rootes Group. He was a board member of various companies and was a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management.
The Lady Maiden Ibru, MFR, néeThomopulos is a Nigerian media executive, newspaper proprietor and high society matriarch. She is the Chair and Publisher of the Guardian Newspapers.
Elvina Esewvre Ibru is a Nigerian actress and On Air Personality. She is the daughter of pioneer industrialist Michael Ibru.
Goodie Minabo Ibru is a Nigerian businessman, hotelier and former president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru is a Nigerian billionaire businessman and investor who currently serves as the chairman and CEO of the Ibru Organization.
Uba Michael is a Nigerian businessman known for his entrepreneurial ventures and advocacy for good governance. He is the Founder and Chairman of UBACLE GROUP, a notable company in Nigeria.
