All Questions & Answers
Who is the current Governor of Rivers State?
Siminalayi Fubara
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Rivers State?
Prof. Ngozi Odu
What is the capital of Rivers State?
Port Harcourt
What is the slogan of Rivers State?
Treasure Base of the Nation
Who is the current Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo (Pro-Fubara faction)
Who is the current Chief Judge of Rivers State?
Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi
When was Rivers State created?
May 27, 1967
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Rivers State?
23
Who is the current Commissioner for Finance in Rivers State?
Isaac Kamalu (resigned in 2024 political crisis)
Who created Rivers State?
General Yakubu Gowon
Who represents Rivers East Senatorial District?
Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh
Which state was Rivers carved out from?
Former Eastern Region of Nigeria
Which geopolitical zone is Rivers State located?
South-South geopolitical zone
Who are the major indigenous people of Rivers State?
Ijaw, Ikwerre, Ogoni, and other ethnic groups
Who is the Commissioner for Education in Rivers State?
Dr. Ovy Chinedum Chukwuma
Who was the first military Governor of Rivers State?
Commander Alfred Diete-Spiff (1967-1975)
Who represents Rivers South East Senatorial District?
Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi
What is Rivers State famously known for?
Being Nigeria's oil and gas hub, the Garden City, and Treasure Base
What is the main economic base of Rivers State?
Crude oil and natural gas production
Why is Port Harcourt called the Garden City?
Due to its lush vegetation and well-planned layout
What is the estimated population of Rivers State?
Over 7 million people
Who is the Commissioner for Works in Rivers State?
Olisaelloka Tasie-Amadi
Which states border Rivers State?
Imo, Abia, and Akwa Ibom (north), Bayelsa (west), Delta (northwest), and Atlantic Ocean (south)
Who represents Rivers West Senatorial District?
Senator Ipalibo Gogo Banigo
What are the major towns in Rivers State?
Port Harcourt, Bonny, Opobo, Eleme, Degema, and Ahoada
Who was the first civilian Governor of Rivers State?
Melford Okilo (1979-1983)
What is the name of the main stadium in Rivers State?
Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium
What major environmental activist came from Rivers State?
Ken Saro-Wiwa (Ogoni activist executed in 1995)
What is the main economic activity in Rivers State?
Oil and gas production, petrochemicals, and commerce
When did Governor Siminalayi Fubara assume office?
May 29, 2023
What major river flows through Rivers State?
Bonny River
What is the name of Rivers State's football club?
Rivers United FC
How many ethnic groups are in Rivers State?
23 distinct ethnic groups
What is unique about Port Harcourt's history?
Founded in 1912 as a port city, became major industrial center after oil discovery in 1950s
Who was the immediate past Governor of Rivers State?
Nyesom Wike (2015-2023, now FCT Minister)
What natural resources is Rivers State rich in?
Crude oil, natural gas, and seafood
What is the capacity of Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium?
38,000 spectators (all covered)
When was Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium built?
2015
Name the 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State
Includes Port Harcourt, Obio-Akpor, Ikwerre, Eleme, Bonny, Degema, Okrika, Opobo-Nkoro, and others
What does 'Treasure Base of the Nation' signify?
Rivers State's abundant oil and natural gas resources
What major political crisis occurred in Rivers State in 2024?
Power struggle between Governor Fubara and predecessor Nyesom Wike, leading to Assembly crisis
How many senators represent Rivers State in the National Assembly?
Three (3)
What ethnic group occupies Port Harcourt city?
The Ikwerre people (Port Harcourt, Obio-Akpor, Emohua, and Ikwerre LGAs)
When was Justice Simeon Amadi appointed Chief Judge?
He was serving as Chief Judge in 2024
What tourist attraction is Rivers State known for?
Port Harcourt Tourist Beach, Bonny Island, and cultural festivals
Which political party does Governor Fubara belong to?
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Who are the Ogoni people?
Ethnic group in Rivers South-East numbering over 2 million, known for environmental activism
What is the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP)?
Environmental and minority rights organization led by Ken Saro-Wiwa
How many judges serve in Rivers State judiciary?
51 judges as of 2024
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