Oyigbo
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| Obigbo | |
|---|---|
| LGA | |
  Obigbo | |
| Coordinates: 4°52′41″N 7°7′42″E / 4.87806°N 7.12833°E | |
| Country |
 Nigeria |
| State | Rivers State |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Obigbo is a town and Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. It is a satellite of Port Harcourt, lying a few kilometers to the northeast of the city. Sir Precious Oforji was elected Chairman of the Oyigbo LGA in 2008.[1] Sunday Elechi Oforji was Chief in Oyigbo until his death in July 2009.[2]
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) operates an oil well in the LGA.[3]
The Oyigbo people are of Igbo extraction.
References
- ↑ Odimegwu Onwumere (31 Oct 2008). "Grassroots Politics, Precious Oforji's Example". Modern Ghana Media Communication Limited. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Otikor Samuel (July 22, 2009). "Oforji advises Oyigbo community on chieftaincy unrest". The Port Harcourt Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Odimegwu Onwumere (12 Dec 2008). "Shell Neglects Shell Road In Oyigbo L.G. A". Modern Ghana Media Communication Limited. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
Coordinates: 4°52′41″N 7°7′42″E / 4.87806°N 7.12833°E
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