Delta State

Capital: Asaba

Main Towns:

Agbor
Asaba
Ogwashi-Uku
Iselle-Uku
Ubulu-uku
Okpanam,Ibusa
Population: 2.7m (approx.)

History & Geography

Administratively created on August 27, 1991 from the defunct Bendel State, it bordered by the states of Edo to the north, Ondo to the NorthWest, Anambra to the east and Rivers to the Southeast. On its southern flank is the Bight of Benin. It consists of 25 Local Government Areas.

People & Economy

The Major ethnic groups are Urhobo, Igbo, Ezon, Isoko and Itsekiri. All the ethnic groups claim a common ancestry; consequently, their cultures are similar. These similarities are manifested in their religious folklores, dances, art and crafts and festivals. History has it that majority of the people in the State migrated from Benin, the heart of Benin Kingdom.

Delta State is endowed with crude oil ranking second to Rivers State. The nation's second refinery as well as petrochemical plants are located in the state at Warri. The people are predominantly engaged in fisheries, agriculture, forestry and this is due to the abundance of natural resources. The state government accords various forms of assistance to the people in these by investing adequately. Delta State is rich in major Fresh fish, crabs, shrimps and dried fish, tubers and root crops such as cassava, cocoyams, yams and sweet potatoes. Industries in Delta State include Glass Factory at Ughelli, the African Timber and Plywood Factory, Sapele and Asaba Textile Mills.

Culture

The celebrations of traditional festivals are annual community affair throughout Delta State. Almost every village celebrates a traditional festival and this draws both indigene and non-indigenes to the village. Some of the important festivals celebrated in the State are Adane Okpe, Iyeri, Edjenu, Okere Juju, Ine, Ulor, Ukwata, Ore-Uku, Itsekiri Juju festival and the Agbasa Juju festival.

Tourism

Main tourist attractions in Delta State include the Asaba Koko Port, Olu's Palace, Itsekiri Juju festival and the Agbasa Juju festival. Delta State boasts of quite a number of hotels for the comfort of visitors. These hotels are located in all major towns in the State.

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