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{{Short description|State of Nigeria}}
{{About|the state in Nigeria|other uses|Delta State (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox settlement
<!-- See Template:Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions -->| name = Delta State
| official_name =
| type = [[States of Nigeria|State]]
| image_skyline = Delta State.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Aerial view of Inter-bau roundabout, Asaba, Delta State
| image_flag = Delta_State_Flag.gif
| flag_alt = Flag of Delta State
| flag_size = 150px
| image_seal =
| seal_alt = Seal of Delta State
| nickname = [[List of Nigerian state nicknames|The Big Heart]]
| image_map = Nigeria - Delta.svg
| map_alt =
| map_caption = Location of Delta State in Nigeria
| coordinates = {{coord|5|30|N|6|00|E|type:adm1st_region:NG-DE|display=it}}
| coor_pinpoint =
| coordinates_footnotes =
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[Nigeria]]
| established_title = [[List of Nigerian states by date of statehood|Date created]]
| established_date = 27 August 1991
| seat_type = [[List of Nigerian state capitals|Capital]]
| seat = [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]]
| government_footnotes =
| leader_party = [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]]
| leader_title = [[Governor of Delta State|Governor]]
| leader_name = [[Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi]]
| leader_title1 = {{nowrap|Deputy Governor}}
| leader_name1 = [[Kingsley Otuaro]] ([[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]])
| leader_title2 = Legislature
| leader_name2 = [[Delta State House of Assembly]]
| leader_title3 = [[Senate of Nigeria|Senators]]
| leader_name3 = {{Nowrap|[[Delta Central Senatorial District|C]]: [[Ovie Omo-Agege]] ([[All Progressives Congress (Nigeria)|APC]])}}<br>{{Nowrap|[[Delta North Senatorial District|N]]: [[Peter Nwaoboshi]] ([[All Progressives Congress (Nigeria)|APC]])}}<br>{{Nowrap|[[Delta South Senatorial District|S]]: [[James Manager]] ([[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]])}}
| leader_title4 = [[Nigerian House of Representatives|Representatives]]
| leader_name4 = [[Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Delta#The 9th Parliament (2019 - 2023)|List]]
| unit_pref = Metric<!-- or US or UK -->
| area_footnotes =
| area_total_km2 = 17698
| area_rank = [[List of Nigerian states by area|23rd of 36]]
| area_note =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m =
| population_footnotes = <ref name="City Population">{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/php/nigeria-admin.php?adm1id=NGA010 |title= PHC Priority Tables – NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION|website=population.gov.ng|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-31}}</ref>
| population_total = 5663400
| population_as_of = 2006 census
| population_est =
| pop_est_as_of = 2018
| population_rank = [[List of Nigerian states by population|9th of 36]]
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_note =
| population_demonym = Deltan
| demographics_type1 = [[List of Nigerian states by GDP|GDP (PPP)]]
| demographics1_footnotes =
| demographics1_title1 = Year
| demographics1_info1 = 2007
| demographics1_title2 = Total
| demographics1_info2 = $16.75 billion<ref name="C-GIDD GDP">{{cite web|url=http://www.cgidd.com|publisher=Canback Dangel|title=C-GIDD (Canback Global Income Distribution Database)|access-date = 2008-08-20}}</ref>
| demographics1_title3 = Per capita
| demographics1_info3 = $3,990<ref name="C-GIDD GDP" />
| timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]]
| utc_offset1 = +01
| postal_code_type = postal code
| postal_code = 320001
| area_code_type = Dialing Code
| area_code = +234
| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:NG|NG-DE]]
| blank_name_sec1 = [[Human Development Index|HDI]] (2018)
| blank_info_sec1 = 0.655<ref name="GlobalDataLab">{{Cite web|url=https://hdi.globaldatalab.org/areadata/shdi/|title=Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab|website=hdi.globaldatalab.org|language=en|access-date=2018-09-13}}</ref><br/>{{color|#fc0|medium}} · [[List of Nigerian states by Human Development Index|4th of 37]]
| website = [http://www.deltastate.gov.ng www.deltastate.gov.ng]
| footnotes =
| Largest City =
}}
'''Delta State''' is a [[States of Nigeria|state]] in the [[South South (Nigeria)|South-South geopolitical zone]] of [[Nigeria]]. Named for the [[Niger Delta]]—a large part of which is in the state—the state was formed from the former [[Bendel State]] in 1991. Bordered on the north by [[Edo State]], the east by [[Anambra State|Anambra]] and [[Rivers State|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 has 25 [[Local government areas of Nigeria|local government areas]] and its capital is [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]], located along the [[River Niger]] on the northeastern end of the state, while the state's economic centre is [[Warri]] on the southwestern coastline.
Of the [[States of Nigeria|36 states]], Delta is the [[List of Nigerian states by area|23th largest in area]] and [[List of Nigerian states by population|twelfth most populous]] with an estimated population of over 5.6 million as of 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Population 2006-2016 |url=https://nigerianstat.gov.ng/elibrary/read/474 |website=[[National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria|National Bureau of Statistics]] |access-date=14 December 2021}}</ref> Geographically, the state is divided between the [[Central African mangroves]] in the coastal southwest and the [[Nigerian lowland forests]] in most of the rest of the state as a small portion of the [[Niger Delta swamp forests]] are in the far south. The other important geographical features are the [[River Niger]] and its distributary, the [[Forçados River]], which flow along Delta's eastern and southern borders, respectively; while fellow Niger distributary, the [[Escravos River]], runs through [[Warri]] and the coastal areas are riddled with dozens of smaller Niger distributaries that make up much of the western [[Niger Delta]]. Much of the state's nature contain threatened [[dwarf crocodile]], [[Grey parrot]], [[African fish eagle]], [[mona monkey]], and [[African manatee]] populations along with potentially extirpated populations of [[African leopard]] and [[Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee]].<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Lameed |first1=GA |title=Potential impact on biodiversity in kwale's forest reserve by power plant establishments |journal=African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development |date=2009 |volume=9 |issue=30 |pages=1878–1900 |doi=10.18697/ajfand.30.1750 |s2cid=240141039 |url=https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajfand/article/view/50070 |access-date=19 December 2021}}</ref><ref name="Ogbe–Ijaw market" /> Offshore, the state is also biodiverse as there are populations of [[Lesser African threadfin]], [[crab]]s, and [[blue mussel]] along with various [[Cetacea|cetacean species]].<ref name="Ogbe–Ijaw market">{{cite journal |last1=Ijeomah |first1=HM |last2=Oruh |first2=EK |title=Wildlife based business activities in Ogbe–Ijaw market of Delta state, Nigeria |journal=Journal of Agriculture and Social Research |date=2015 |volume=12 |issue=2 |url=https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasr/article/view/112825 |access-date=19 December 2021}}</ref>
What is now Delta State has been inhabited for years by various ethnic groups, including the [[Isoko people|Isoko]] and [[Eruwa language|Eruwa]] in the centre of the state; [[Ukwuani people|Ukwuani]] in the east; the [[Ika people|Ika]] and [[Olukumi people|Olukumi]] in the northeast; the [[Anioma people|Anioma Igbo]] in the northwest; and the [[Ijaw people|Ijaw]], [[Itsekiri people|Itsekiri]], [[Urhobo people|Urhobo]], and [[Uvbie]] in the southwest. In the pre-colonial period, now-Delta State was divided into various monarchial states like the [[Kingdom of Warri]] and [[Ughelli|Ughelli Kingdom]] before the area became a part of the British [[Oil Rivers Protectorate]] in 1884. In the early 1900s, the British incorporated the protectorate (now renamed the [[Niger Coast Protectorate]]) into the [[Southern Nigeria Protectorate]] which later amalgamated into [[British Nigeria]]. However, colonial forces did not gain permanent control of modern-day Delta State until the 1910s, due to the uprisings of the [[Ekumeku Movement]]. Notably, Delta has one of the few parts of now-Nigeria to have been under French control as the UK leased the [[Enclaves of Forcados and Badjibo|enclave of Forcados]] to France from 1903 to 1930.
After independence in 1960, the area of now-Delta was a part of the post-independence [[Western State (Nigeria)|Western Region]] until 1963 when the region was split and the area became part of the [[Mid-Western Region, Nigeria|Mid-Western Region]]. In 1967, the [[Igbo people|Igbo]]-majority former [[Eastern Region, Nigeria|Eastern Region]] attempted to secede as the state of [[Biafra]] and [[Midwest Invasion of 1967|invaded]] the Mid-Western Region in an attempt to capture [[Lagos]] and end the [[Nigerian Civil War|war]] quickly; Biafran forces were halted and eventually pushed back but briefly declared the captured Mid-Western Region (including now-Delta State) as the [[Republic of Benin (1967)|Republic of Benin]]. During the occupation there were widespread hostilities between the [[Biafra]]n forces and the mainly non-Igbo inhabitants of now-Delta State with [[Biafra]]n forces committing atrocities against ethnic [[Hausa people|Hausa]], [[Urhobo people|Urhobo]], and [[Ijaw people|Ijaw]] people; similarly, upon the liberation of the Mid-West, Nigerian forces committed the [[Asaba massacre]] against ethnic Igbos in [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]]. At the war's end and the reunification of Nigeria, the [[Mid-Western Region, Nigeria|Mid-Western Region]] was reformed until 1976 when it was renamed [[Bendel State]]. In 1991, Bendel State was split with the north becoming [[Edo State]] and the south becoming Delta State.<ref>{{cite web |title=This is how the 36 states were created |url=https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/nigerian-states-this-is-how-the-36-states-were-created/mdtnq3e |website=Pulse.ng |access-date=15 December 2021}}</ref>
Economically, Delta State is based around the production of [[crude oil]] and [[natural gas]] as one of the main oil-producing states in the country.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Akanbi |first1=Festus |title=As Anambra, Kogi Join Oil-producing States |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/09/19/as-anambra-kogi-join-oil-producing-states/ |website=[[ThisDay]] |access-date=15 December 2021}}</ref> Key minor industries involve [[agriculture]] as the state has substantial [[oil palm]], [[Yam (vegetable)|yam]], and [[cassava]] crops along with fishing and [[heliciculture]]. In large part due to its vast oil revenues, Delta has the [[List of Nigerian states by Human Development Index#2019|fourth highest]] [[Human Development Index]] in the country; however, disputes between oil companies and local communities along with years of systemic corruption have lead to [[Conflict in the Niger Delta|hostilities]] that are often tied to the lack of development in host communities.<ref>{{cite web |title=Human Development Indices |url=https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/shdi/ |website=Global Data Lab |access-date=15 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ebiri |first1=Kelvin |title=Oil-producing communities reek of poverty despite over N10t 13% derivation |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/cover/oil-producing-communities-reek-of-poverty-despite-over-n10t-13-derivation/ |website=The Guardian |access-date=21 December 2021}}</ref>
== Geography ==
The state covers a landmass of about {{convert|18050|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}, of which more than 60% is land. The state lies approximately between 5°00' and 6°45' E and 5°00' and 6°30' N.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ebewore|first=Solomon Okeoghene|date=2020-01-01|title=Rural Folks Perception of Suicide Drivers in rural communities of Delta State, Nigeria: Implications for Societal and Agricultural Security|journal=Open Agriculture|language=en|volume=5|issue=1|pages=50–62|doi=10.1515/opag-2020-0005|issn=2391-9531|doi-access=free}}</ref> It is geographically located in [[Mid-Western Region, Nigeria|Nigeria's midwest]], bounded in the north and west by [[Edo State]], the east by [[Anambra State|Anambra]], [[Imo State|Imo]], and [[Rivers State|Rivers]] States, southeast by [[Bayelsa State]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Delta {{!}} state, Nigeria|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Delta-state-Nigeria|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en}}</ref> and on the southern extreme is the [[Bight of Benin]] which covers about 160 kilometres of the state's [[coastline]]. Delta State is generally low-lying without any remarkable hills. The state has a wide coastal belt inter-lace with [[Stream|rivulets]] and streams, which form part of the [[Niger Delta|Niger River Delta]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brief History of Delta State:: Nigeria Information & Guide|url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Delta/Brief-History-of-Delta-State.html|access-date=2021-07-12|website=www.nigeriagalleria.com}}</ref>
== History ==
Delta State was defined out of the former [[Bendel State]] on 27 August 1991.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-06|title=Seven sharp facts about Delta State|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-47149731|access-date=2020-09-04|website=BBC News Pidgin}}</ref> The state was actualized following agitations for the realization of a separate distinct state by the peoples of the old Delta Province.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Alabi|first=Tope|date=2017-03-21|title=10 things we bet you didn't know about Delta State|url=https://www.informationnigeria.com/2017/03/10-things-bet-didnt-know-delta-state.html|access-date=2020-09-23|website=Information Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref> There was yet another state request proposed as "Anioma State" comprising the [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]] and [[Agbor]] divisions of the old Midwest region.<ref name=":0" /> The then Military President, Gen. [[Ibrahim Babangida]], recognized Delta state but chose "[[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]]" a prominent town within the "Northwestern Lower Niger" as capital city.<ref name=":0" /> The proposed capital was a virgin land in the heart of the two constituent divisions that constitutes the Northwestern Lower Niger.<ref name=":0" /> Delta state was once integrated in the Mid Western state from 1963 to 1976 and later Bendel state, from 1976 to 1991. The name "[[Bendel, Nigeria|Bendel]]" (Ben-Del) coined from the old Benin and Delta Provinces of Western Region-Delta to reflect the integration of Benin and Delta provinces.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Oseni|first=Z. I.|date=1987-01-01|title=Modern Arabic and Islamic studies in Bendel state of Nigeria|url=https://doi.org/10.1080/02666958708716027|journal=Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs Journal|volume=8|issue=1|pages=183–192|doi=10.1080/02666958708716027|issn=0266-6952}}</ref>
== Demographics ==
Delta State is predominantly inhabited by the [[Urhobo people|Urhobo]], [[Ukwani]], [[Isoko people|Isoko]], [[Ijaw people|Ijaw]], [[Ika people|Ika]], Aniocha-Oshimili, [[Itsekiri]] and the [[Olukumi people]].<ref name=":0" /> The population of other groups in the state are negligible.
The [[Urhobo-Isoko]] are the most predominant people inhabiting the state<ref name=":0" /> and currently more than 4 million{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}. The [[Igboid language|Igboid]] group populating Delta State are referred to as the [[Anioma people|Anioma]] (People Of Good Land<ref>https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ujah/article/view/166014/155449</ref>) people.<ref name=":0" /> The Itsekiri speak a language very closely related to [[Yoruba language|Yoruba]] but have been culturally influenced by the [[Edo people|Edo]] from neighbouring Edo state, as well as the [[Urhobo people|Urhobo]], and Ijaw.<ref name=":0" /> The Ijaws are a group of people related to the predominant people of neighbouring [[Bayelsa State]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Showcasing The Ijaw Culture and People of Bayelsa from South-South Nigeria - Courtesy The Scout Association of Nigeria|url=https://www.scout.org/ar/node/209471|access-date=2020-09-23|website=www.scout.org|language=ar}}</ref> while the Olukumi are becoming culturally and linguistically extinct,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arokoyo|first=Bolanle|date=January 2020|title=OLUKUMI DOCUMENTATION AND REVITALIZATION|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338423699|access-date=2020-09-23|website=[[ResearchGate]]}}</ref> due to acculturation and assimilation.
The vast majority of inhabitants are [[Christian]], with very few practicing [[African Traditional Religion|traditional religions]].
==Administration==
[[Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi]], a member of the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]], was elected [[Governor]] and chief executive of Delta State in April 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-04-14|title=Okowa wins Delta guber poll, Ogboru threatens suit|url=https://guardian.ng/news/okowa-wins-delta-guber-poll-ogboru-threatens-suit/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> His deputy is Barr. [[Kingsley Otuaro]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Delta State Government|url=https://www.deltastate.gov.ng/team_members/kingsley-otuaro/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref> The state has three National Senatorial Districts (South, North and Central). In 2011 and 2013, the elected senators were [[James Manager]],
[[Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi]] and Emmanuel Aguariavwodo who replaced [[Pius Ewherido Akpor|Pius Ewherido]] who died in 2013 at National Hospital, Abuja.<ref>{{Cite web|title=delta state history|url=https://itsmyschoollibrary.com/tag/delta-state-history/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=MYSCHOOLLIBRARY|language=en}}</ref> In 2015, Chief Ighoyeta Amori was elected Senator of Delta Central but his election was annulled and Senator
[[Ovie Omo-Agege]] sworn in as Senator of Delta Central,<ref name="vanguardngr.com">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-18|title=DELTA POLITICS: How providence smiled on Senator Ovie Omo-Agege|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/04/delta-politics-how-providence-smiled-on-senator-ovie-omo-agege/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref> [[James Manager]] retained his position and Chief [[Peter Nwaoboshi]] was elected Senator of Delta North. The Executive, Legislative and Judicial Chambers are housed in [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]] with a government house annex in [[Warri]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=History and Origin of Delta State - Opera News|url=https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/travel/30259c695292b81e9cc565b4fe8219d2|access-date=2021-09-10|website=ng.opera.news}}</ref>
===Past & present administrations===
[[File:Renovation of Legislative house.png|300px|thumb|Legislative house]]
*[[Ifeanyi Okowa]] - 29 May 2015 to date ([[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]])<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://deltastate.gov.ng/former-administrations | title=Past Administrations | Delta State Government}}</ref>
*[[Emmanuel Uduaghan]] - 29 May 2007 to 29 May 2015 ([[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]])<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-22|title=Ex-Delta gov, Uduaghan, bows to pressure, set to return to PDP|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/ex-delta-gov-uduaghan-bows-to-pressure-set-to-return-to-pdp/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[James Ibori]] - 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007 ([[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]])<ref>{{Cite web|last=AfricaNews|date=2017-02-04|title=Ex Nigerian governor who stole $250m returns home after release from UK jail|url=https://www.africanews.com/2017/02/04/ex-nigerian-governor-who-stole-250m-returns-home-after-release-from-uk-jail/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Africanews|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Walter Feghabo]] - 12 August 1998 to 29 May 1999 (Military)<ref>{{Cite web|title=See the List of Governors That Have Governed Delta State From 1991 Till Date - Opera News|url=https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/politics/702c7397e39b3dee5de001f962b90aa1|access-date=2021-06-24|website=ng.opera.news}}</ref>
*[[John Dungs]] - 22 August 1996 to 12 August 1998 (Military)<ref>{{Cite web|title=History and Origin of Delta State - Opera News|url=https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/travel/30259c695292b81e9cc565b4fe8219d2|access-date=2021-06-24|website=ng.opera.news}}</ref>
*[[Ibrahim Kefas]] - 26 September 1994 to 22 August 1996 (Military)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=Take A Tour Of Gbagi's Exquisite Villa|url=https://cherrylmedia.com/2021/05/21/take-a-tour-of-gbagis-exquisite-villa/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=CHERRYL MEDIA|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Bassey Asuquo]] - 10 December 1993 to 26 September 1994 (Military)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Emmanuel|first=Odang|date=2021-03-13|title=General Sani Abacha -|url=https://rainbownigeria.com/2021/03/13/general-sani-abacha/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Abdulkadir Shehu]] - 17 November 1993 - 10 December 1993 (Military)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Delta State Current Affairs: Delta State Governors (1991 - Date)|url=http://deltastatecurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/p/delta-state-governors-1991-date.html|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Delta State Current Affairs}}</ref>
*[[Luke Chijiuba Ochulor]] - 28 August 1991 - January 1992 (Military)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-04-04|title=Delta 2015 and the Anioma quest for equity|url=https://businessday.ng/analysis/article/delta-2015-and-the-anioma-quest-for-equity/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Businessday NG|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Felix Ibru]] - January 1992 - November 1993 ([[Social Democratic Party|SDP]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dailytrust News, Sports and Business, Politics {{!}} Dailytrust|url=https://dailytrust.com/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Daily Trust|language=en}}</ref>
===Local Government Areas===
{{See also|List of villages in Delta State}}
Delta State consists of 25 [[Local government areas of Nigeria|Local Government Areas]] (shown with 2006 population figures):
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Delta Central Senatorial District !! 1,575,738 !! !! Delta North Senatorial District !! 1,293,074 !! !! Delta South Senatorial District !! 1,229,282
|-
| [[Ethiope East]] || 200,942 || || [[Aniocha North]] ||104,062|| || [[Bomadi]] || 86,016
|-
| [[Ethiope West]] || 202,712 || || [[Aniocha South]] || 142,045 || || [[Burutu]] || 207,977
|-
| [[Okpe]] || 128,398 || || [[Ika North East]] || 182,819 || || [[Isoko North]] || 143,559
|-
| [[Sapele, Nigeria|Sapele]] || 174,273 || || [[Ika South]] || 167,060 || || [[Isoko South]] || 235,147
|-
| [[Udu, Nigeria|Udu]] || 142,480 || || [[Ndokwa East]] || 103,224 || || [[Patani, Nigeria|Patani]] || 67,391
|-
| [[Ughelli North]] || 320,687 || || [[Ndokwa West]] || 150,024 || || [[Warri North]] || 136,149
|-
| [[Ughelli South]] || 212,638 || || [[Oshimili North]] || 118,540 || || [[Warri South]] || 311,970
|-
| [[Uvwie]] || 188,728 || || [[Oshimili South]] || 150,032 || || [[Warri South West]] || 116,538
|-
| || || || [[Ukwuani]] || 119,034 || || ||
|}
{{See also|Delta State Executive Council}}
==Local Governments/languages==
Languages of Delta State listed by LGA:<ref name=e22>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ethnologue.com/country/NG|title=Nigeria|work=Ethnologue|edition=22|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! LGA !! Languages
|-
| [[Aniocha North]] || [[Igbo language|Igbo]]
|-
| [[Aniocha South]] || [[Igbo language|Igbo]]
|-
| [[Burutu]] || [[Izon language|Izon]]
|-
| [[Bomadi]] || [[Izon language|Izon]]
|-
| [[Ethiope East]] || [[Urhobo language|Urhobo]],
|-
| [[Ethiope West]] || [[Urhobo language|Urhobo]]
|-
| Ika North || [[Ika language (Nigeria)|Ika]]
|-
| [[Ika South]] || [[Ika language (Nigeria)|Ika]]
|-
| [[Isoko North]] || [[Isoko language|Isoko]]
|-
| [[Isoko South]] || [[Isoko language|Isoko]]
|-
| [[Ndokwa East]] || [[Ukwuani language|Ukwuani]]
[[Isoko language|Isoko]]
|-
| [[Ndokwa West]] || [[Ukwuani language|Ukwuani]]
|-
| [[Oshimili North]] || [[Igbo language|Igbo]]
|-
| [[Oshimili South]] || [[Igbo language|Igbo]]
|-
| Okpe || [[Urhobo language|Urhobo]]
|-
| Patani || [[Izon language|Izon]], [[Urhobo language|Urhobo]]
|-
| [[Sapele, Delta|Sapele]] || [[Urhobo language|Urhobo]],
|-
| Udu || [[Urhobo language|Urhobo]],
|-
| [[Ughelli North]] || [[Urhobo language|Urhobo]]
|-
| [[Ughelli South]] || [[Urhobo language|Urhobo]]
|-
| Ukwuani || [[Ukwuani language|Ukwuani]]
|-
| [[Uvwie]] || [[Urhobo language|Urhobo]],
|-
| [[Warri North]] || [[Itsekiri language|Itsekiri]], [[Izon language|Izon]]
|-
| [[Warri South]] || [[Urhobo language|Urhobo]], [[Itsekiri language|Itsekiri]],[[Izon language|Izon]]
|-
| [[Warri South West]] || [[Izon language|Izon]], [[Itsekiri language|Itsekiri]]
|}
== Natural resources ==
There are various solid mineral deposits within the state - [[Industrial plasticine|industrial clay]], [[Silicon dioxide|silica]], [[lignite]], [[Kaolinite|kaolin]], [[Oil sands|tar sand]], decorative rocks, [[limestone]], etc.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Delta State Government|url=https://www.deltastate.gov.ng/about-delta/|access-date=2021-06-25|language=en-US}}</ref> These are raw materials for industries such as [[brick]] making, [[ceramic]]s, [[bottle]] manufacturing, [[glass]] manufacturing, chemical/insulators production, [[chalk]] manufacturing and [[Sanitaryware|sanitary wares]], decorative stone cutting and [[quarry]]ing,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-04-26|title=Delta State|url=https://commodity.ng/delta-state/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Commodity Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref> but these minerals are under-utilized.
Delta state also has huge deposits of [[crude oil]] and is also one of the largest producers of [[Petroleum product|petroleum products]] in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Offiong|first=Priscilla|date=2019-05-10|title=Nigeria Relies on Oil Despite Having Large Coal Reserves|url=https://www.climatescorecard.org/2019/05/nigeria-relies-on-oil-despite-having-large-coal-reserves/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Climate Scorecard|language=en-US}}</ref> Sales of petroleum products is what majorly drives its economy.
== Higher education ==
Institutions of higher learning in Delta state include:<ref name=":0" />
*[[Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Federal University of Petroleum Resources|url=https://site.fupre.edu.ng/?fupre=news&id=84|access-date=2021-06-25|website=site.fupre.edu.ng}}</ref>
*[[Delta State University, Abraka|Delta State University]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Principal Officers|url=https://www.delsu.edu.ng/administration.aspx|access-date=2021-06-25|website=www.delsu.edu.ng}}</ref>
*[[Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro]]
*[[Delta State Polytechnic]]s (two different Polytechnics, one at [[Oghara]], and one at [[Ogwashi Ukwu|Ogwashi-Uku]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=Delta State Polytechnic - Otefe Oghara|url=https://ogharapoly.edu.ng/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=ogharapoly.edu.ng}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=https://mydspg.edu.ng/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku|language=en-US}}</ref>
*The Film and Broadcast Academy, [[Ozoro]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-18|title=Film and Broadcast Academy holds convocation today|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/weekend-beats/film-and-broadcast-academy-holds-convocation-today/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*College of Education (two different state colleges, one at [[Agbor]] and another at [[Warri]]).<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Imperatives Of Turning Agbor College Of Education To A University Of Education|url=https://independent.ng/the-imperatives-of-turning-agbor-college-of-education-to-a-university-of-education/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Independent Newspaper Nigeria|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*Federal College of Education Technical, [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba|url=https://portal.fcetasaba.edu.ng//|access-date=2021-06-25|website=portal.fcetasaba.edu.ng}}</ref>
*College of Education, Mosogar<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-01|title=Delta State College of Education Mosogar/DELSU affiliate degree programme matriculates 634 Students|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/delta-state-college-of-education-mosogar-delsu-affiliate-degree-programme-matriculates-634-students/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Delta State College of Health Technology, [[Ughelli]]<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Mike Osagie|first=Odigie|date=2020-06-03|title=Ethnobotanical Survey Of Medicinal Plants In Ughelli North Local Government Area Of Delta State|journal=Journal of Medicine Study & Research|volume=3|issue=1|pages=01–09|doi=10.24966/msr-5657/100014|issn=2639-5657|doi-access=free}}</ref>
*[[Petroleum Training Institute]], [[Effurun]]<ref>http://www.edusbaze.com/tag/www-pti-edu-ng/</ref>
*[[Western Delta University]], [[Oghara]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-07|title=Western Delta University Cut Off Mark 2021/2022 Departmental Cut Off|url=https://www.currentschoolnews.com/school-news/western-delta-university-cut-off-mark/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Current School News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Novena University, Ogume-Amai<ref>{{Cite web|title=Novena University|url=https://novenauniversity.edu.ng/|access-date=2021-06-25|language=en-US}}</ref>
*National Open University of Nigeria (three study centres, one at Asaba, one at [[Emevor]] and another at [[Owhrode]]).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Owhrode Community Study Centre {{!}} National Open University of Nigeria|url=https://nou.edu.ng/node/2078|access-date=2021-06-25|website=nou.edu.ng}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Emevor Community Study Centre {{!}} National Open University of Nigeria|url=https://nou.edu.ng/node/2140|access-date=2021-06-25|website=nou.edu.ng}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=study_centres_view {{!}} National Open University of Nigeria|url=https://www.nou.edu.ng/study-centres-view?field_geo_political__value=All&page=1|access-date=2021-06-25|website=www.nou.edu.ng}}</ref>
*Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu<ref>{{Cite web|title=Official Site - DESOMATECH|url=https://www.dsmt.edu.ng/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=www.dsmt.edu.ng}}</ref>
*[[Nigeria Maritime University]], Okerenkoko, [[Warri]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-11|title=Homepage|url=https://www.nmu.edu.ng/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=NMU|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Conarina School of Maritime & Transport Technology, Oria-[[Abraka]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Facilities & Location – Conarina Maritime Academy|url=https://conarinamaritimeacademy.com/facilities-location/|access-date=2021-06-25|language=en-US}}</ref>
*University of Information and Communication Technology, [[Agbor]]<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Ololube|first1=Nwachukwu|last2=Agbor|first2=Comfort|last3=Major|first3=Nanighe|last4=Agabi|first4=Chinyere|last5=Wali|first5=Worlu|date=2016-08-17|title=2015 Global Information Technology Report: Consequences on knowledge management in higher education institutions in Nigeria|url=https://www.learntechlib.org/p/173453/|journal=International Journal of Education and Development Using ICT|language=en|volume=12|issue=2|issn=1814-0556}}</ref>
*State School of Midwifery, [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Admission into Delta State Schools of Nursing and Midwifery Programmes{{!}} Nursing World Nigeria - Nursing Jobs, Forum and News|url=https://www.nursingworldnigeria.com/2021/01/admission-into-delta-state-schools-of-nursing-and-midwifery-programmes|access-date=2021-06-25|website=www.nursingworldnigeria.com}}</ref>
*School of Nursing (two schools, one at [[Agbor]] and another at [[Warri]])<ref>{{Cite web|last=Metro|first=Asaba|date=2019-02-19|title=Delta State Examination Committees Commence Sales of Forms into State Schools of Nursing and Midwifery|url=https://www.asabametro.com/delta-state-examination-committees-commence-sales-of-forms-into-state-schools-of-nursing-and-midwifery/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Asaba Metro|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Baptist School of Nursing, [[Eku]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=School Of Nursing Eku {{!}} Delta State|url=https://www.africabizinfo.com/NG/school-of-nursing-eku|access-date=2021-06-25|website=AfricaBizInfo|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Edwin Clark University]], Kiagbodo<ref>{{Cite web|title=Edwin Clark University Nigeria|url=https://www.campus.africa/university/edwin-clark-university/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=campus.africa|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Eagle Heights University, Omadino, Warri<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-06-21|title=The Warri university and Delta's triangle of development|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/06/warri-university-deltas-triangle-development/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Admiralty University of Nigeria at [[Ibusa]] and [[Sapele]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Overview – Admiralty University Of Nigeria|url=https://adun.edu.ng/overview/|access-date=2021-06-25|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Tourist attractions ==
Delta State has some historical, cultural and socio-political tourist centers that attract visitors from around the globe. Some of these sites of tourism include:<ref name=":0" />
* '''The Nana's Palace''' built by Chief [[Nana Olomu]] of Ebrohim. He was a powerful 19th century indigenous entrepreneur who traded with the British. The relationship eventually turned sour. Later, he surrendered (not without putting up a fight) and was exiled to Ghana. His personal effects are housed in this grand palace.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=History and Origin of Delta State - Opera News|url=https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/travel/30259c695292b81e9cc565b4fe8219d2|access-date=2021-07-12|website=ng.opera.news}}</ref>
* '''The River Ethiope '''which is reputed to be the deepest inland waterway in Africa (at 176 km). Its source is at the foot of a giant silk-cotton tree at Umuaja in Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state and flows through seven Local Government Areas in the State. It is a place of worship for [[Olokun]] traditional religion and also a common site for faithfuls of the [[Igbe religion|Igbe Religious Movement]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-08-25|title=River Ethiope: Wonders of river that sprang from cotton tree|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/river-ethiope-wonders-river-sprang-cotton-tree/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''The Araya Bible Site '''which houses a copy of the [[Holy Bible]]. It is believed that the bible descended to this spot miraculously from heaven around August, 1914. The bible dropped on rain-soaked yam and it didn't get wet. The site now attracts thousands of Christians yearly.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Araya Bible Site Delta State :: Nigeria Information & Guide|url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Delta/Araya-Bible-Site-Delta.html|access-date=2021-07-12|website=www.nigeriagalleria.com}}</ref>
* '''Demas Nwoko Edifice '''which was built using traditional materials, designs and construction techniques of the Igbo civilization by [[Demas Nwoko]], an architect, builder and artist of international repute from Idumuje-Ugboko, in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sijuwade|first=Amber Croyle|title=A new master's house: The architect decolonising Nigerian design|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2020/8/10/a-new-masters-house-the-architect-decolonising-nigerian-design|access-date=2021-07-12|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''The Mungo Park House''' which is now the site of the National Museum, [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]]. The house was constructed by the [[Royal Niger Company]] (RNC) in 1886 and was used as a colonial administrative headquarters, a military house, the colonial administrative divisional headquarters, the RNC Constabulary building, and the seat of the Urban District Council at different times.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-09-02|title=Destination. . . Mungo Park House|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/destination-mungo-park-house/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''The [[Ogulagha]] Beach'''
* The '''[[River Niger Bridge (Onitsha)|Niger Bridge]]''' which connects Delta State (by extension, western Nigeria) to the Eastern part of Nigeria. It is a beauty to behold. It was completed in 1965 and cost £5 million. It was damaged during the civil war, but later repaired.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Niger Bridge – Channels Television|url=https://www.channelstv.com/tag/niger-bridge/|access-date=2021-07-12}}</ref>
* '''Lander Brothers Anchorage, Asaba''' which was built in memory of early British explorers. The complex has a museum, a graveyard, and many artworks and writings. It houses a replica of one of the boats that was used by the brothers.<ref name=":1" />
* '''Falcorp Mangrove Park'''
* '''Warri Kingdom Royal Cemetery''' which is 512 year old burial ground and serves as the resting place of past rulers of Warri kingdom. A tree is planted on each grave.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-08|title=Investigation: Illegal oil exploration destroying Warri Royal Cemetery|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/investigation-illegal-oil-exploration-destroying-warri-royal-cemetery/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Sports==
Delta State is known to have produced several sportsmen and women, notably [[Stephen Keshi|Stephen Okechukwu Keshi]], [[Sunday Oliseh|Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh]], [[Jay-Jay Okocha|Austin Jay-Jay Okocha]], [[Wilson Oruma]], [[Efetobore Sodje]] [[Blessing Okagbare]], [[Jonathan Akpoborie]], [[Alex Iwobi]] and [[Peter Etebo|Ogenekaro Etebo]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-21|title=Nigeria's history of outstanding sports performance|url=https://newafricanmagazine.com/24686/|access-date=2021-09-12|website=New African Magazine}}</ref>
==Notable people==
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*[[I Go Dye|Francis Agoda]] aka I Go Dye, popular comedian across Africa and [[United Nations]]' [[Millennium Development Goals]] Ambassador<ref>{{Cite web|title=STAR COMEDIAN, I GO DYE APPOINTED UN MDGs AMBASSADOR {{!}} Encomium Magazine|url=https://encomium.ng/star-comedian-i-go-dye-appointed-un-mdgs-ambassador/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Alibaba Akpobome]], stand-up comedian and actor<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet Popular Comedian Ali Baba's Beautiful Wife & His 5 Children. He Has A Set Of Grown-Up Twin Boys - Opera News|url=https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/entertainment/d7aa1645bd29edc5de35cdd2efa29d03|access-date=2021-06-24|website=ng.opera.news}}</ref>
*[[Venita Akpofure]], British-Nigerian actress and video vixen.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet The Dramatic Ex-BBN Housemate, Venita - Opera News|url=https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/entertainment/e00c444cb712794c52e91baea2d19539|access-date=2021-06-24|website=ng.opera.news}}</ref>
*[[John Aruakpor|Rt Rev'd John U Aruakpor]] Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Oleh<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Rt Revd John Usiwoma Aruakpor on World Anglican Clerical Directory|url=https://www.worldanglican.com/nigeria/oleh/the-church-of-nigeria-anglican-communion/the-rt-revd-john-usiwoma-aruakpor|access-date=2021-06-24|website=World Anglican Clerical Directory|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Michael Ashikodi Agbamuche]], former Attorney General & Minister for Justice of Nigeria<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-05-16|title=Former Nigeria Attorney General's son, others under investigation over N200mn fraud {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/134602-former-nigeria-attorney-generals-son-others-under-investigation-over-n200mn-fraud.html|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Udoka Azubuike]], professional basketball player for the [[Utah Jazz]], played at college for the [[University of Kansas]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Played Profile|url=http://kuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8612|website=KUAtletics.com|date = 2016-04-14}}</ref>
*[[Bovi]], Nigerian comedian, event host, Actor and skit maker.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-15|title=Bovi Ugboma Will Speak At NECLive8 On Sunday, April 25|url=https://thenet.ng/bovi-ugboma-will-speak-at-neclive8-on-sunday-april-25/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Nigerian Entertainment Today|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[J. P. Clark|John Pepper Clark]], first professor of English in Africa, poet and writer<ref>{{Cite web|title=John Pepper Clark {{!}} Biography, Works, & Facts|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Pepper-Clark|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en}}</ref>
*[[David Dafinone]], Renowned Account/Politician<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-01|title=David Dafinone (1927-2018): A chartered accountant par excellence|url=https://guardian.ng/features/a-chartered-accountant-par-excellence/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Paul Dike]], Past Chief of Defence Staff.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chief of Defence Staff, History of The Highest Commissioned Military Officer in Nigeria – NTA.ng – Breaking News, Nigeria, Africa, Worldwide|url=https://www.nta.ng/uncategorized/20150729-chief-of-defence-staff-history-of-the-highest-commissioned-military-officer-in-nigerian/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Enebeli Elebuwa]], Nigerian Actor<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-12-17|title=Aftermath of Enebeli Elebuwa's death, Stella Damasus blasts Nollywood - Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/111548-aftermath-of-enebeli-elebuwas-death-stella-damasus-blasts-nollywood.html|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Tony Elumelu]], [[United Bank for Africa|UBA]] and [[Heirs Holdings]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Africa|first=United Bank for|date=2020-09-23|title=Tony Elumelu named in "Time 100" list|url=https://www.ubagroup.com/tony-elumelu-named-in-time-100-list/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=UBA Group|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Godwin Emefiele]] present CBN Governor<ref>{{Cite web|title=Central Bank of Nigeria:: Board of Directors|url=https://www.cbn.gov.ng/aboutcbn/TheBoard.asp?Name=Mr.+Godwin+Emefiele+(CON)&Biodata=emefiele/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=www.cbn.gov.ng}}</ref>
*[[Olorogun O'tega Emerhor]], Nigerian financial industry leader and politician.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-25|title=O'tega Emerhor at 60: A portrait of redemptive service|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/otega-emerhor-60-portrait-redemptive-service/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Erigga]], [[Nigerian]] [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] recording artist, songwriter.<ref>{{Cite web|last=The360reporters|date=2021-01-16|title=Erigga Net Worth 2021: Erigga Biography, Musics, Age, Cars, Houses And Net Worth 2021|url=https://the360report.com/erigga-biography-and-net-worth/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The360Report|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Oghenekaro Etebo]], Nigerian professional [[footballer]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Football (Sky Sports)|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/player/144194/oghenekaro-etebo|access-date=2021-06-24|website=SkySports|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin]], founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-08|title=Suit against Fufeyin beginning of 'blackmail' against popular preachers, Cleric alleges|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/suit-against-fufeyin-beginning-of-blackmail-against-popular-preachers-cleric-alleges/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Harrysong]], Nigerian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-29|title=Harrysong Urges President Buhari To 'Stop Borrowing Money'|url=https://guardian.ng/life/harrysong-urges-president-buhari-to-stop-borrowing-money-to-fund-projects/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[James Ibori]], former governor of Delta State<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-26|title=£4.2m Ibori loot: Accountant-general claims money still being awaited|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/breakingnews/4-2m-ibori-loot-accountant-general-claims-money-still-being-awaited/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Michael Ibru]], business leader<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-12-06|title=The amazing life of Olorogun Michael Ibru|url=https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/the-amazing-life-of-olorogun-michael-ibru/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Businessday NG|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Alex Iwobi]] former Arsenal Fc Player and Current Everton Fc player<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mondal|first=Subhankar|date=2021-02-08|title=Everton star Alex Iwobi comments on Arsenal exit|url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/02/08/everton-star-alex-iwobi-comments-on-arsenal-exit/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=HITC|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Dumebi Iyamah]] Owner of Andrea Iyamah Brand<ref>{{Cite web|title=Andrea Iyamah – Lagos Fashion Week|url=http://lagosfashionweek.ng/designer-directory/listing/andrea-iyamah/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Don Jazzy]], Nigerian singer and producer<ref>{{Cite news|title=Nigerians react to Don Jazzy revelation say e bin marry 18 years ago|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-56625660|access-date=2021-06-24}}</ref>
*[[Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu]], former Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu,The Federal Republic of Nigeria {{!}} Energy Council|url=https://energycouncil.com/event-speakers/h-e-emmanuel-ibe-kachikwu/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Keshi]], Nigerian ex-defender, former head-coach of the super eagles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stephen Keshi: Ranking Big Boss's best six Nigeria debutants {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/lists/stephen-keshi-ranking-big-bosss-best-six-nigeria-debutants/dow5it8glejk1ka43c57sm7ga|access-date=2021-06-24|website=www.goal.com}}</ref>
*[[Festus Keyamo]], Nigerian lawyer and<ref>{{cite web |title=Festus Egwarewa Adeniyi Keyamo |url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/index.aspx?pageid=118&whoswhoid=2673 |website=africa-confidential.com}}</ref> a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN.
*[[Lynxxx]], Recording artist, entrepreneur and the first Nigerian Pepsi brand ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chukie "Lynxxx" Edozien|url=https://www.africansinyorkshireproject.com/lynxxx-chukie-edozien.html|access-date=2021-06-24|website=African Stories in Hull & East Yorkshire|language=en}}</ref>*[[Rosaline Meurer]], Gambian-born Nigerian actress<ref>{{Cite news|title=Who be Rosaline Meurer, wey Tonto Dike ex-husband call Mrs Churchill?|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-56072140|access-date=2021-06-24}}</ref>
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*[[Richard Mofe-Damijo]], Nigerian veteran actor, writer, producer, and lawyer, former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-07|title=Autochek unveils RMD as brand Ambassador|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/autochek-unveils-rmd-as-brand-ambassador/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Collins Nweke]], First non-Belgian born person elected to political office in West Flanders Belgium<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chris|date=2019-06-16|title=Nigerians in Diaspora - Collins Nweke: Belgian-Based Nigerian Politician|url=https://leadership.ng/nigerians-in-diaspora-collins-nweke-belgian-based-nigerian-politician/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Nduka Obaigbena]] Founder, ThisDay & AriseTV<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-09|title=Media Mogul Nduka Obaigbena Now Patron of Nigerian Newspaper Owners|url=https://www.arise.tv/media-mogul-nduka-obaigbena-now-patron-of-nigerian-newspaper-owners/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Arise News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Sam Obi]], Ex-speaker and former acting governor of Delta State<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-03|title=BREAKING: Former Delta Acting Governor, Sam Obi, is dead|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/04/breaking-former-delta-acting-governor-sam-obi-is-dead/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Sunny Ofehe]], international human & environmental rights activist.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Comrade Sunny Ofehe {{!}} Niger Delta Consortium|url=https://nigerdeltaconsortium.com/comrade-sunny-ofehe|access-date=2021-06-24|website=nigerdeltaconsortium.com}}</ref>
*[[Kenneth Ogba]], politician<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/06/breaking-delta-lawmaker-kenneth-ogba-is-dead|title=BREAKING: Delta Lawmaker, Kenneth Ogba is dead|last1=Ahon|first1=Festus|last2=Akuopha|first2=Ochuko|date=27 June 2021|accessdate=28 June 2021|publisher=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]}}</ref>
*[[Joy Ogwu]], former Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the [[United Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambassador U. Joy Ogwu {{!}} Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations, New York|url=https://nigeriaunmission.org/tag/ambassador-joy-ogwu/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=nigeriaunmission.org}}</ref>
*[[Tanure Ojaide]], professor of English and renowned writer<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-20|title=When dons gathered in Port Harcourt, Abraka in honour of Tanure Ojaide@70|url=https://guardian.ng/art/when-dons-gathered-in-port-harcourt-abraka-in-honour-of-tanure-ojaide70/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Mandy Ojugbana]], musician<ref name="Asobele">{{cite book|last=Timothy|first=Asobele|title=Historical trends of Nigerian indigenous and contemporary music|date=2002|publisher=Rothmed International|location=Lagos|pages=53–56}}</ref>
*[[Jay-Jay Okocha|Okocha]], former Super Eagles Captain<ref>{{Cite news|title=Adepoju and Okocha: 'Stop looking for the next Jay-Jay'|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/55158240|access-date=2021-06-24}}</ref>
*[[Blessing Okagbare]], athlete, [[Summer Olympics|Olympic]] and [[World Athletics Championships]] medalist in the long jump, and a world medallist in the [[200 metres]]<ref>{{Cite news|title=Nigeria Blessing Okagbare don set new Guinness World Record|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/sport-56014988|access-date=2021-06-24}}</ref>
*[[Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala]], economist and international development expert, Boards of Standard Chartered Bank, Twitter, Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, and the African Risk Capacity<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-21|title=The World According to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala {{!}} THISDAY Style|url=https://www.thisdaystyle.ng/the-world-according-to-ngozi-okonjo-iweala/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Chris Okotie]], [[Nigerian]] Musician, televangelist, Politician.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-13|title=Gospel glamour: how Nigeria's pastors wield political power|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/13/gospel-glamour-how-nigerias-pastors-wield-political-power|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Ben Okri]], writer, [[Nigerian]] poet and novelist.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ben Okri - Literature|url=https://literature.britishcouncil.org/writer/ben-okri|access-date=2021-06-24|website=literature.britishcouncil.org}}</ref>
*[[Sunday Oliseh]], Football Manager and former player<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-18|title=The perfect defensive midfield player – Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh|url=https://t.guardian.ng/sport/the-perfect-defensive-midfield-player-sunday-ogochukwu-oliseh/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Omawumi]], Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress. Brand ambassador for [[Globacom]], [[Konga]], Malta Guinness.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-16|title=We Can't Help But Love Omawumi Even More After This...|url=https://glamsquadmagazine.com/we-cant-help-but-love-omawumi-even-more-after-this/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=GLAMSQUAD MAGAZINE|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Ovie Omo-Agege]], Nigerian Lawyer, politician.<ref name="vanguardngr.com"/>
*[[Dominic Oneya]], Retired Brigadier General in the [[Nigerian Army]] , former chairman of the [[Nigeria Football Association]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-10-12|title=Robbers In Delta Kill Daughter Of Former NFA President, Dominic Oneya|url=http://saharareporters.com/2014/10/12/robbers-delta-kill-daughter-former-nfa-president-dominic-oneya|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Sahara Reporters}}</ref>
*[[Bruce Onobrakpeya]], 2006 UNESCO Living Human Treasure Award, trustee of Western Niger Delta University<ref>{{Cite web|title=Interesting Facts About Delta State. - Opera News|url=https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/entertainment/de1be39d0ad049b8e7fac907b6dcd231|access-date=2021-06-24|website=ng.opera.news}}</ref>
*[[Gamaliel Onosode]], Nigerian technocrat, administrator and a former presidential candidate.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-09-29|title=How boardroom guru, Gamaliel Onosode died at 82|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/09/how-boardroom-guru-gamaliel-onosode-dies-at-82/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
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*[[Orezi]], Singer, Songwriter.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-12-11|title=I have not had sex for about a year - Singer Orezi {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/252176-i-not-sex-year-singer-orezi.html|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Ayo Oritsejafor]], founder of Word of Life Bible Church<ref>{{Cite web|title=President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and founder of Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has finally joined the league of wealthy clergy with private universities. {{!}} Encomium Magazine|url=https://encomium.ng/pastor-ayo-oritsejafor-builds-n2-5-billion-private-university-in-warri/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Oru]], Nigerian politician, former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-13|title=I'll promote N-Delta Ministry mandate —Oru|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/ill-promote-n-delta-ministry-mandate-oru/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Peter Godsday Orubebe]], Politician, Ex-Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Ex-Minister of special duties.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-31|title=Ex-Minister, Godsday Orubebe, who almost derailed 2015 election, to face trial for corruption {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/192426-ex-minister-godsday-orubebe-who-almost-derailed-2015-election-to-face-trial-for-corruption.html|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Dennis Osadebay]], Nigerian politician, Lawyer, poet, journalist.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines.|url=https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/the-guardian-nigeria/20190922/281921659763954|access-date=2021-06-24|website=www.pressreader.com}}</ref>
*[[Onigu Otite|Prof Onigu Otite]], sociologist and anthropologist<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-30|title=Onigu Otite: A founding father of Nigerian sociology|url=https://www.thecable.ng/onigu-otite-a-founding-father-of-nigerian-sociology|access-date=2021-06-24|website=TheCable|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Jim Ovia]], Nigerian businessman, founder of [[Zenith Bank]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jim Ovia|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/jim-ovia/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Tim Owhefere]], Nigerian politician<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/breaking-delta-assembly-majority-leader-tim-ohwefere-is-dead|title=Breaking: Delta Assembly majority leader, Tim Ohwefere is dead|last=Ahon|first=Festus|date=28 January 2021|accessdate=28 June 2021|publisher=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]}}</ref>
*[[Amaju Pinnick]], president of the [[Nigeria Football Federation]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=NFF President Pinnick wins Fifa Council seat by a landslide {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/nff-president-pinnick-wins-fifa-council-seat-by-a-landslide/10mlchsamz6fd1gx43jclfjhga|access-date=2021-06-24|website=www.goal.com}}</ref>
*[[Igho Sanomi]], Nigerian businessman<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nsehe|first=Mfonobong|title=How Nigerian Oilman Igho Charles Sanomi II Built A Commodities Trading Giant|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2017/05/16/how-nigerian-oilman-igho-charles-sanomi-ii-built-a-billion-dollar-commodities-trading-giant/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref>
*[[SHiiKANE]], Nigerian Afro-Pop, Pop, Afrobeat, Jazz, Dance, R&B music group.
*[[Zulu Sofola]], First published female Nigerian playwright and dramatist, first female Professor of Theater Arts in Africa.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigerian Female Dramatists: Expression, Resistance, Agency|url=https://www.routledge.com/Nigerian-Female-Dramatists-Expression-Resistance-Agency/Afolayan/p/book/9780367616106|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Routledge & CRC Press|language=en}}</ref>
*[[:ha:Ojo Taiye|Ojo Taiye]], [[Nigerian]] poet, winner of the Kingdoms in the Wild 2019 Annual Poetry Prize<ref>{{Cite web|last=thehaywriters|date=2021-04-28|title=Nigerian Poet, Ojo Taiye, Wins 2021 Hay Writers Circle Poetry Competition.|url=https://thehaywriters.wordpress.com/2021/04/28/nigerian-poet-ojo-taiye-wins-2021-hay-writers-circle-poetry-competition/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=THE HAY WRITERS|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Tompolo]], former Nigerian Militant Commander.
*[[Abel Ubeku]], first black Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-06-17|title=Dr. Abel K. Ubeku, 1936-2014: In memoriam|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/06/dr-abel-k-ubeku-1936-2014-memoriam/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Patrick Utomi]], Nigerian professor of political economy and management expert, Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and a former presidential candidate.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-01|title=Nigeria in mess because of bad leadership, says Utomi|url=https://guardian.ng/politics/nigeria-in-mess-because-of-bad-leadership-says-utomi/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
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==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20111007021024/http://www.emmanueluduaghan.com.ng/ Governor of Delta State]
* [http://ikaweekly.com/ Delta State Newspaper]
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