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Rivers State | |
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 Location of Rivers State in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 4°45′N 6°50′E / 4.750°N 6.833°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Geopolitical zone | South South |
| Formation | 27 May 1967 |
| Capital | Port Harcourt |
| LGAs | 23 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Government of Rivers State |
| • Governor[2] | Siminalayi Fubara (PDP) |
| • Deputy | Ngozi Odu (PDP) |
| • Legislature | Rivers State House of Assembly |
| • Senators | E: Onyesoh Alwell (PDP) SE: Barry Mpigi (PDP) W: Ipalibo Banigo (PDP) |
| • Representatives | List |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11,077 km2 (4,277 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 26th |
| Population (2006 Census) | |
| • Total | 5,198,716[1] |
| • Estimate (2023) | 7,817,866[3] |
| • Rank | 7th |
| • Density | 635.89/km2 (1,646.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Riverian |
| GDP | |
| • Year | 2021 |
| • Total | $19.72 billion (nominal) $51.529 billion (PPP)[4] |
| • Per capita | $2,277 (nominal) $5,949 (PPP) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (WAT) |
| postal code | 500001 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG-RI |
| Language | Nigerian Pidgin English Ikwerre ] Ijaw Ogoni |
| HDI (2022) | 0.601[5] medium · 17th of 37 |
| Website | www |
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region).[6] Formed on 27 May 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include Imo and Anambra to the north, Abia and Akwa Ibom to the east, and Bayelsa and Delta to the west.The State capital, Port Harcourt, is a metropolis that is considered to be the commercial center of the Nigerian oil industry.[7][8]
With a population of 5,198,716 as of the 2006 census and 7,234,973 in 2023, Rivers State is the 8th most populous state in Nigeria.[9] Rivers State is a diverse state that is home to many ethnic groups: Ijaw, Ogoni, Ikwerre, Ogba, Ekpeye, and Kalabari. The state is particularly noted for its linguistic diversity, with 30 indigenous languages and dialects being said to be spoken in Rivers State, these include Ekpeye, Ikwerre, Ijaw (Okrika, Ibani, Kalabari) and Ogoni.[10] Rivers State is the 25th largest state by area,[11] and its geography is dominated by the numerous rivers that flow through it, including the Bonny River.[12]
The economy of Rivers State is dominated by the state's booming petroleum industry. Although the rise of the oil industry has led to increased revenue for the state government, mismanagement and corruption have prevented the state from rapid development and meaningfully tackling poverty.[13]
Rivers State is considered one of the fastest-growing states in terms of modern infrastructure and urbanization in the country.
- ^ "2006 PHC Priority Tables – NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION". population.gov.ng. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ See List of governors of Rivers State for a list of prior governors
- ^ "Rivers State – NATIONAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION COUNCIL". nipc.gov.ng. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Okeowo, Gabriel; Fatoba, Iyanuoluwa, eds. (13 October 2022). "State of States 2022 Edition" (PDF). Budgit.org. BudgIT. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- ^ "Rivers | state, Nigeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ Amaechi Catches Facebook Bug, Daily Independent, 10 August 2009
- ^ "Rivers State government website". Retrieved 7 December 2010.
- ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division". City Population. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ "The Languages of Rivers State of Nigeria: An Overview". ResearchGate. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Public Finance Database". Nigeria Governors' Forum. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ "Anger as 3 die in Bonny River boat mishap". Vanguard News. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ "Politics as War: The Human Rights Impact and Causes of Post-Election Violence in Rivers State, Nigeria: Background: Root Causes of Violence in Rivers State". www.hrw.org. Retrieved 9 March 2021.