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The Niger Delta: WALT: We Are Learning To

The Niger Delta is a densely populated region in Nigeria where the Niger River meets the Gulf of Guinea, known for its petroleum resources and historical significance as the Oil Rivers. It includes states such as Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, and Rivers, and is vital to Nigeria's economy through its contributions to petroleum production and various sectors like transportation and agriculture. The region's diverse physical environments support farming and fishing, which are essential for local livelihoods.

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The Niger Delta: WALT: We Are Learning To

The Niger Delta is a densely populated region in Nigeria where the Niger River meets the Gulf of Guinea, known for its petroleum resources and historical significance as the Oil Rivers. It includes states such as Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, and Rivers, and is vital to Nigeria's economy through its contributions to petroleum production and various sectors like transportation and agriculture. The region's diverse physical environments support farming and fishing, which are essential for local livelihoods.

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The Niger Delta

WALT: We are learning to:


(i) State the location of the Niger Delta in Nigeria.
(ii) Mention the states that make up the Niger Delta
(iii) Give at least 3 importance of Niger Delta in the economy of
Nigeria.
The Niger Delta is a vast low-lying region through which the waters of
the Niger River drain into the Gulf of Guinea. The Niger Delta is a very
densely populated region sometimes called the Oil Rivers because it was
once a major producer of Palm oil. The area was the British Oil Rivers
Protectorate from 1885 until 1893 when it was expanded and
became the Niger Coast Protectorate. The Delta is a petroleum-rich
region and has been the center of international concern over pollution
that has resulted principally from major oil spills of multinational
corporations of the petroleum industry.
Examples of states in the Niger Delta region are Abia, Akwa-Ibom,
Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo and Rivers.

The Physical Environment of the Niger Delta housing and occupation


include deserts, plains, swamps, mountains, and steamy jungles, while
their major occupations are farming and fishing.

Importance of the Niger Delta in the economy of Nigeria


Since the late 1960’s it has been one of the major producers primarily of
petroleum in the industry.
It has enhanced economic and developmental growth in transportation,
construction, manufacturing, and government services.

The Niger Delta mangroves support a wide variety of plant and animal life, as well
as the agriculture and fishing on which many in the region rely for their livelihoods.
Evaluation
(i) Describe the location of the Niger Delta in Nigeria.
(ii) Mention any 5 states that are in the Niger Delta region.
(iii) State the kinds of physical environment in the Niger Delta.
(iv) Give at least 3 importance of Niger Delta in the economy of
Nigeria.

Home Work
1. Research and find out any two traditional festivals in Delta state
2. The name of the current governor and the vice.
3. Paste the picture of the above.

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