Ikwerre may refer to:
Igboid languages constitute a branch of the Volta–Niger language family. The subgroups are:
Nigerian Americans are an ethnic group of Americans who are of Nigerian ancestry. The 2019 American Community Survey estimates that 461,695 U.S. residents report Nigerian ancestry. The 2019 ACS estimates that 392,811 U.S. residents were born in Nigeria. Although natives of what is today modern Nigeria were transported as slaves to the Americas via the Atlantic slave trade, U.S. residents who report Nigerian ancestry are generally recent immigrants who migrated to the U.S. after Nigeria became an independent country in 1960.
Ikwerre, also spelt as Ikwere, is Igboid language spoken primarily by the Ikwerre people who inhabit Rivers State, Nigeria.
Otonti Amadi Nduka is a Nigerian educationalist and Ikwerre ethnic nationality spokesman. He is married to Pamela Nduka and together they have 5 children. Otonti and his wife are still currently residing in Nigeria.
The Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Rivers comprises three Senators representing Rivers East, Rivers West, Rivers South East and thirteen Representatives representing Degema/Bonny, Okrika/Ogu-Bolo, Asalga/Akulga, Ahoada West/Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni, Port Harcourt 1, Ikwerre/Emohua, Khana/Gokana, Etche/Omuma, Tai/Eleme/Oyigbo, Abua-Odual/Ahoada East, Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt 2, Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro.
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is a Nigerian politician who is currently serving as the Minister of Transportation in the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari. He previously served in oil-rich Rivers State as Governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015 and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007.
The Ikwerre is widely regarded as one of the from benin groups in Rivers State. They are considered as a part of the larger Beni ethnic group. They speak Ikwerre, an Igbo,benin,etc dialect, which is sometimes considered a separate language in the Benin family, as a result of the quest for Ikwerre's recognition as a separate ethnic nationality.
Obio-Akpor is a local government area in the metropolis of Port Harcourt, one of the major centres of economic activities in Nigeria, and one of the major cities of the Niger Delta, located in Rivers State. The local government area covers 260 km2 and at the 2006 Census held a population of 464,789. Its postal code or ZIP code is 500102. Obio-Akpor has its headquarters at Rumuodomaya. The original indigenous occupants of the area are the Ikwerre people, a subgroup of the Igbo people. Historically Obio akpor people are descendants of aro migrators who moved inland.
Senator George Thompson Sekibo CON is a Nigerian senator who represents the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State. He became a member of the Nigerian Senate in 2007.
Ikwerre is a Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Isiokpo. The current Local Government Chairman is Hon Engr. Samuel Nwanosike from Omagwa Town
Isaac Boro Park is a public park and outdoor recreation area located along the Old GRA neighborhood of Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt. The park is named after Isaac Boro, who was one of the pioneers of minority rights activism in Nigeria. The geographical coordinates of the park are: 4°47'16"N (4.787960), 7°0'19"E (7.005517).
Igwuruta is a town in Ikwerre, Rivers State, Nigeria. It is located near Omagwa, a community hosting the Port Harcourt International Airport. Its geographic coordinates are: 4°57′15″N7°0′45″E. Schools found around this area include: Brookstone School Secondary, Charles Dale Memorial International School, Springflowers International Schools, Queens International High School, Ozulems International Montessori School, Beryl Education Centre and Evidence Bloom School.
Boniface Sunday Emerengwa is a Nigerian lawyer and People's Democratic Party politician. He represents Ikwerre-Emohua constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, a post he was elected to in March 2015. Emerengwa has served as Rivers State Budget and Economic Planning Commissioner. He is also a former Chairman of Ikwerre local government area in the state.
Blessing Chimezie Didia is a Nigerian medical doctor, professor of Anatomy and politician from Omerelu, Rivers State. From 1991 to 1993, he was Chairman of Ikwerre local government area, and as of 2018, is the Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University
Agbirigba is a cant based on the Ogbakiri dialect of the Nigerian language Ikwerre of Port Harcourt. There are about thirty speakers, from a persecuted section of the community.
Andrew Igbonule Uchendu is a Nigerian politician. He is currently a member of the Senate of Nigeria representing the Rivers East senatorial district. He had always been a member of the People's Democratic Party until 2014 when he switched allegiance to the All Progressives Congress party. Between 2003 and 2015, he represented the Ikwerre–Emohua constituency in the Federal House of Representatives.
The Anglican Province of Niger Delta is one of the 14 ecclesiastical provinces of the Church of Nigeria. It comprises 13 dioceses. The Archbishop of the Anglican Province of Niger Delta and Bishop of Calabar is Tunde Adeleye.
The Anglican Diocese of Ikwerre is one of twelve within the Anglican Province of the Niger Delta, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. The current bishop is Blessing Enyindah.
Blessing Enyindah is the Anglican Bishop of Ikwerre in Niger Delta Province of the Church of Nigeria.