The following is a list of the governors of Rivers State . This list also contains administrators etc., during the era of Nigeria military juntas. Rivers State was created in 1967 with the split of the Eastern Region of Nigeria.
The following is a list of the governors of Rivers State . This list also contains administrators etc., during the era of Nigeria military juntas. Rivers State was created in 1967 with the split of the Eastern Region of Nigeria.
| Name | Title | Took office | Left office | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melford Okilo | Governor | 1 October 1979 | 31 December 1983 | NPN | Senator |
| Rufus Ada George | Governor | January 1992 | 17 November 1993 | NRC | JP |
| Peter Odili | Governor | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2007 | PDP | Medical doctor |
| Celestine Omehia | Governor | 29 May 2007 | 26 October 2007 | PDP | |
| Chibuike Amaechi | Governor | 26 October 2007 | 29 May 2015 | PDP | Rt. Hon. |
| Ezenwo Wike | Governor | 29 May 2015 | 29 May 2023 | PDP | Chief (Barr.) |
| Siminalayi Fubara | Governor | 29 May 2023 | Incumbent | PDP |
| Rank | Governor | Days | In office |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Peter Odili | 8 years, 0 days | 3 |
2 | Ezenwo Wike | 8 years, 0 days | 6 |
3 | Chibuike Amaechi | 7 years, 215 days | 5 |
4 | Melford Okilo | 4 years, 91 days | 1 |
5 | Rufus Ada George | 1 year, 320 days | 2 |
6 | Siminalayi Fubara | 166 days | 7 |
7 | Celestine Omehia | 150 days | 4 |
| Name | Title | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Diete-Spiff | Military Governor | 28 May 1967 | July 1975 | King |
| Zamani Lekwot | Military Governor | July 1975 | July 1978 | Major General |
| Suleiman Saidu | Military Governor | July 1978 | October 1979 | Navy Commander |
| Fidelis Oyakhilome | Military Governor | January 1984 | 26 August 1986 | Commissioner of Police |
| Anthony Ukpo | Military Governor | 26 August 1986 | July 1988 | Brigadier General |
| Ernest Adelaye | Military Governor | July 1988 | August 1990 | |
| Godwin Abbe | Military Governor | August 1990 | January 1992 | |
| Dauda Komo | Military Administrator | 9 December 1993 | 22 August 1996 | colonel |
| Musa Shehu | Military Administrator | 22 August 1996 | August 1998 | |
| Sam Ewang | Military Administrator | August 1998 | May 1999 |
Kogi State is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria, bordered to the west by the states of Ekiti and Kwara, to the north by the Federal Capital Territory, to the northeast by Nasarawa State, to the northwest by Niger State, to the southwest by the Edo and Ondo states, to the southeast by the states of Anambra and Enugu, and to the east by Benue State. It is the only state in Nigeria to border ten other states. Named for the Hausa word for river (Kogi). Kogi State was formed from parts of Benue State, Niger State, and Kwara State on 27 August 1991. The state is nicknamed the "Confluence State" due to the fact that the confluence of the River Niger and the River Benue occurs next to its capital, Lokoja.
Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe River which bisects the state before flowing into the Bight of Bonny. Akwa Ibom was split from Cross River State in 1987 with its capital as Uyo and 31other local government areas.
Port Harcourt is the capital and largest city of Rivers State in Nigeria. It is the fifth most populous city in Nigeria after Lagos, Kano, Ibadan and Benin. It lies along the Bonny River and is located in the Niger Delta. As of 2023, Port Harcourt's urban population is estimated at 3.5m. The population of the metropolitan area of Port Harcourt is almost twice its urban area population with a 2015 United Nations estimate of 2,344,000. In 1950, the population of Port Harcourt was 59,752. Port Harcourt has grown by 150,844 since 2015, which represents a 4.99% annual change. Historically it has been known as "Ígwúóchán" in the Ikwerre language, also Obomuotu Country within which a few other smaller areas were called Diobu.
Cross River State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Named for the Cross River, the state was formed from the eastern part of the Eastern Region on 27 May 1967. Its capital is Calabar, it borders to the north through Benue state, to the west through Ebonyi state and Abia state, and to the southwest through Akwa Ibom state, while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon. Originally known as the South-Eastern State before being renamed in 1976, Cross River state formerly included the area that is now Akwa Ibom state, which became a distinct state in 1987.
Owerri is the capital city of Imo State in Nigeria, set in the heart of Igboland. It is also the state's largest city, followed by Orlu, Okigwe and Ohaji/Egbema. Owerri consists of three Local Government Areas including Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West, it has an estimated population of about 1,401,873 as of 2016 and is approximately 100 square kilometres (40 sq mi) in area. Owerri is bordered by the Otamiri River to the east and the Nworie River to the south. The Owerri Slogan is Heartland.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is a federal territory in central Nigeria. Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is located in this territory. The FCT was formed in 1976 from parts of the states of old Kaduna, Kwara, Niger, and Plateau states, with the bulk of land mass carved out of Niger state. The Federal Capital Territory is within the North Central region of the country. Unlike other states of Nigeria, which are headed by elected Governors, it is administered by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, headed by a minister, who is appointed by the president.
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The coat of arms of Nigeria consists of a black shield with a wavy white pall, symbolizing the meeting of the Niger and Benue Rivers at Lokoja. The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two supporting horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white twists of the torse on the top of the shield represent the rich soil.
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Federal Republic of Nigeria – sovereign country located in West Africa. Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory. Nigeria borders the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. Its coast lies on the Gulf of Guinea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, in the south. The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
The Tide is a Nigerian daily newspaper. It is the most widely circulated newspaper published in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and one of Nigeria's major newspapers. Owned and funded by the state, The Tide began printing operations on 1 December 1971 and has a digital version.
The National Network is an English language Nigerian weekly newspaper founded 25 November 2004. It is published by Network Printing and Publishing Company and has its headquarters in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Topics the newspaper covers include local and national main news, sports, business, political events and personalities.
The Rivers State Ministry of Power is a government ministry of Rivers State, Nigeria created in July 1999 to serve as the policy-formulating and implementing body for the state's electrical energy and power sector. The ministry's mission is to "ensure that Rivers State meets its energy needs through a sustainable framework that will support the state’s economic growth and provide its citizenry with services that meets their expectations as a fast growing economy". The ministry is headed by the Commissioner of Power, currently Augustine Wokocha.
The following is an alphabetical list of articles related to Rivers State, Nigeria.
Edikang ikong is a vegetable soup that originated among the Efik people of Cross River State and Akwa Ibom State in Southsouthern Nigeria. It is considered to be a delicacy among some Nigerians, and is sometimes served during occasions of importance. Edikang ikong is a nutritious soup and expensive to prepare, and has been described as being mostly eaten by rich people in Nigeria. Ingredients used in edikang ikong include beef and dried fish, bush meat, crayfish, shaki, kanda, pumpkin leaves, water leaves, ugu, onion, periwinkle, palm oil, salt and pepper.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Rivers State:
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