Khana, Rivers

Khana Bariton
LGA
Motto:  Ka-aleneBari
Khana
Coordinates: 4°42′N7°21′E / 4.700°N 7.350°E / 4.700; 7.350
Country	Nigeria
State	Rivers State
Date created	1992
Seat	Bori
Government
• Local Government Chairman	Bariere Thomas (PDP)
• Deputy Local Government Chairman	Ibrahim Nugbenekpugi (PDP)
• Local Government Council	Ward 1: Kpae Dumale James (PDP) Ward 2: Ika Meesua Daniel (PDP) Ward 3: Joseph Kaborloobari Joy (PDP) Ward 4: Nkana Lesor (PDP) Ward 5: Agbuzi Clinton Lekia (PDP) Ward 6: Teeh Bariledum (PDP) Ward 7: Nwazim Clever Barikui (PDP) Ward 8: Nordee Robinson Nule (PDP) Ward 9: Barigbome Amos (PDP) Ward 10: Sorle Ikolebabari (PDP) Ward 11: Baridakara Harrison (PDP) Ward 12: Suale Faith Tigiri (PDP) Ward 13: Ipia Prince Barisua (PDP) Ward 14: Gobari Deebom (PDP) Ward 15: Numdaere Micah Dickson (PDP) Ward 16: Barinee Monday Nwigbara (PDP) Ward 17: Emmanuel Barisi Mercy (PDP) Ward 18: Nyobah Neeka (PDP) Ward 19: Isaiah Waale Goodness (PDP)
Area
• Total	220 sq mi (560 km2)
Population  (2006)
• Total	294,217
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

Khana is a Local Government Area located in the South-East senatorial district of Rivers State, Nigeria. ^[1] Its administrative seat is in the town of Bori.

It has an area of 560 km² and a population estimated about 294,217 at the 2006 census. ^[2] The local language is the Khana language. ^[3] The main occupation of Khana people are fishing, hunting, and farming. They produce yam, cassava, palm oil, coco-yam etc. These agricultural products are sold in the market to vendors who resale it at the city market of porthatcout and other markets in Rivers State and Akwaibom State.

The postal code of the area is 504. ^[4] Khana is part of the Ogoni tribe ^[5]

Climate/Geography

Khana LGA has an average annual temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a total area of 560 square kilometers. Numerous rivers and their tributaries flow through the region. It is estimated that Khana LGA receives 2900 mm of precipitation annually. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

References

1. Wilmer, Val (2003). Rivers, James. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.j678000.
2. Adlakha, Arjun; Kirk, Dudley (November 1974). "Vital Rates in India 1961-71 Estimated from 1971 Census Data". Population Studies. 28 (3): 381–400. doi:10.2307/2173636. ISSN   0032-4728. JSTOR   2173636. PMID   22077733.
3. "AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Ogoni people". www.101lasttribes.com. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
4. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
5. "Ogoni | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
6. "Khana Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
7. "Khana, Nigeria Weather Conditions | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
8. "Weather in Khana - accurate and detailed weather forecast in Khana for today, tomorrow and week. Khana, Rivers, Nigeria". meteotrend.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.

Khana has three Districts Namely, Nyokhana, Kenkhana and Babbe. This three districts form part of the Six kingdoms in Ogoni.

Some of the villages in Nyokhana are Bunu-Bangha, Nyobe-Bangha, Lumene-Bangha, Kabangha, Kere-Bangha, Koro-Bangha, Luekue-Bangha, Bionu-Bangha, Opuoko, Kalaoko, Bianu, Taabaa, Kpong, Beeri, Nyokuru, Sogho, Okwale, Lueku, Lorre, Yae, Daen, Luuwa etc.

Some of the villages in Kenkhana are Bane, Kono, Kwawa, Buan, Luubara, Duburo, Pue, Kpean, Baen, Eweh, Bane, Wiiyaakara, Kaani etc. Khana shares boundaries with Oyigbo to the north, Tai and Gokana to the west, Akwa ibom State to the east, and finally Andoni and Opobo Nkoro to the south

Some of the villages in Babbe are Boue, Kaa, Sii, Zaakpon, Kanni-Babbe, Gwara, Eeeken, Betem, Luawii, etc.

• Notable names from the area in no ranking are: Prof. Don Baridam, Prof. L.C Micah, Dr. Owen Wiwa, Rear Admiral Bakpo, Sir. O.B Deemua, Prof. Sam Nwideeduh, Monsgr Pius Kii, Prof. JB Kinanee, HRM. Sampson BasiGbara Maeba, Sen. Lee Ledogo Maeba, Rev. Dr. Douglas Fabeke to mention but few.

• Major government institution: Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic (formerly, Rivers State Polytechnic), Bori

Nigeria Postal Service, Bori General Hospital, Bori Nigeria Police Force, Division and Area Command Rivers State Judiciary (High Court), Bori Centre of Excellence,Bori

• Major occupation: Farming
• Markets: Dumua, Dusor, DuBori

Reference: Nwisane, Clifford Bariton and Deedenwii Bariture Neele