Ogbia

Ogbia Ogbia OGALGA
LGA and Town
Interactive map of Ogbia
Ogbia Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 4°47′N 6°20′E / 4.783°N 6.333°E / 4.783; 6.333
Country	Nigeria
State	Bayelsa State
Clans	Abureni Clan Anyama Clan Oloibiri Clan Emeyal Clan
Government
• Traditional Monarchy [Obanobhan]	HRM Dumaro Charles Owaba, Obanobhan III
• Local Government Chairman	Hon. Golden Jeremiah (PDP)
Area
• Total	1,698 km2 (656 sq mi)
Population  (2024 est)
• Total	549,774
• Density	323.8/km2 (838.6/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	560
ISO 3166 code	NG.BY.OG

Ogbia is a town, a traditional kingdom and local government area in central Bayelsa State in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

Ogbia Kingdom is made up of four clans namely; Abureni Clan, Anyama Clan, Oloibiri Clan and Emeyal Clan.

Ogbia has an area of 695 km² and an estimated population of 549,774 as at 2024. It is well known for its historic value to the today Nigerian state economy mainstay. Crude oil was first discovered in Nigeria, at Oloibiri Town on Sunday 15 January 1956.

The postal code of the area is 562. The Ogbia people speak the Ogbia dialect of the Ijaw Ethnic group. The Ogbia people who inhabit the Ogbia local government of Bayelsa have close kinship and language ties with the Okoroma people of Nembe local government of Bayelsa; the Odual people of Abua/Odual local government of Rivers state as well as the Ogbogolo people of Ahoada-West in Rivers state. The present political headquarters of the Ogbia people, is Ogbia town; a town conceptualized and founded in 1972 by the Ogbia brotherhood. It also serves as the local government headquarters. The inhabitants of Ogbia land are mainly fishermen and farmers. Former Nigerian president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was born in Otuoke, Ogbia. The first civilian governor of the old Rivers state, Chief Milford Obiene Okilo was also from Emakalakala or Amakalakala in Ogbia. According Alagoa (2009) King Amakiri, the first king of modern Kalabari kingdom (1669–1757) came from Emakalakala in Ogbia.

Leadership

The leadership structure of Ogbia exemplifies a successful integration of traditional and democratic governance, ensuring both cultural preservation and effective administration.

Climate

In Ogbia, the year-round weather is stifling, with the wet season being warm and cloudy and the dry season being hot and largely clear. The average annual temperature is between 72 °F and 87 °F; it rarely falls below 64 °F or rises beyond 90 °F.

Ogbia Communities/Towns

• Ogbia^{[citation needed]}
• Imiringi^{[citation needed]}
• Elebele^{[citation needed]}
• Kolo 1^{[citation needed]}
• Kolo 2^{[citation needed]}
• Kolo 3^{[citation needed]}
• Emeyal 1^{[citation needed]}
• Emeyal 2^{[citation needed]}
• Otuasega^{[citation needed]}
• Oruema^{[citation needed]}
• Emakalakala^{[citation needed]}
• Eboh^{[citation needed]}
• Obeduma^{[citation needed]}
• Akipelai^{[citation needed]}
• Otuagbagi^{[citation needed]}
• Otuoke^{[citation needed]}
• Otakeme^{[citation needed]}
• Oloibiri^{[citation needed]}
• Abobiri^{[citation needed]}
• Opume^{[citation needed]}
• Otuogori^{[citation needed]}
• Idema^{[citation needed]}
• Otuokpoti^{[citation needed]}
• Anyama
• Onuebum^{[citation needed]}
• Ewoma^{[citation needed]}
• Otuabulla 1^{[citation needed]}
• Otuabulla 2^{[citation needed]}
• Ologi^{[citation needed]}
• Otuedu^{[citation needed]}
• Okodi^{[citation needed]}
• Ayakoro^{[citation needed]}
• Otuobhi
• Epebu
• Emadike
• Ologehe
• Otuabali
• Otuogidi^{[citation needed]}
• Ebelebiri
• Otabi

Notable people

Ogbia is indeed home to several notable figures who have made significant contributions to Nigeria. These individuals have greatly influenced politics, governance, and development in the region:

- His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, GCON: The 14th President of Nigeria.

- Chief Melford Okilo: The first Governor of Rivers State.

- Senator Clever Ikisikpo: Politician and former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District

- Dr. Eruani Azibapu Godbless: A former Bayelsa Commissioner and Chairman of the Azikiel Group.

- King A.J. Turnah of Opume: Traditional ruler.

- George Turnah: Politician

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