The following is a list of

notable Notability is the property of being worthy of notice, having fame, or being considered to be of a high degree of interest, significance, or distinction. It also refers to the capacity to be such. Persons who are notable due to public responsibi ...

people who were born in

Rivers State Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa I ...

, lived in Rivers State, or for whom Rivers State is a significant part of their identity.

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* George Abbey (born 1978), soccer player * Magnus Ngei Abe (born 1965), politician * Echendu Adiele (1978–2011), soccer player * Ernest Afiesimama (born 1960), weatherman, environmental and climate scientist * Emmanuel C. Aguma,

Attorney General of Rivers State The Attorney General of Rivers State is an appointed official in the executive branch of the Government of Rivers State. The Attorney General is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The Attorney Genera ...

* Friday Ahunanya (born 1971), boxer * Joseph Ajienka (born 1955), Vice-Chancellor of the

University of Port Harcourt The University of Port Harcourt is located in Choba in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of N ...

* Henry Ajumogobia (born 1956), Attorney General, Commissioner of Justice *

Claude Ake Claude Ake (18 February 1939 in Omoku – 7 November 1996) was a Nigerian political scientist from Omoku, in Rivers State, Nigeria. Ake (pronounced AH-kay) was considered "one of Africa's foremost political philosophers." He specialized in polit ...

(1939–1996), political scientist * Godspower Ake (1940–2016), legislator * Wilson Asinobi Ake (born 1955), Nigerian Senator from Rivers State * Mercy Akide (born 1975), former soccer player * Diezani Alison-Madueke (born 1960), minister of Petroleum Resources * Mactabene Amachree (born 1978), basketball player * Otelemaba Amachree (born 1963), MHA *

Elechi Amadi Elechi Amadi (12 May 1934 – 29 June 2016) was a Nigerian author and soldier. He was a former member of the Nigerian Armed Forces. He was an author of plays and novels that are generally about African village life, customs, beliefs, and religi ...

(1934–2016), author * Okey Amadi, MHA * Chibuike Amaechi (born 1965),

Governor of Rivers State The Governor of Rivers State is the Head of government, chief executive of the Rivers State government and is one of the List of state governors of Nigeria, governors of the thirty-six states of Nigeria. The governor is supported by the Deputy G ...

* Judith Amaechi (born 1970), former First Lady of Rivers State * Thankgod Amaefule (born 1984), soccer player * Martins Amaewhule, lawmaker * Chika Amalaha (born 1997), weightlifter * Benibo Anabraba, MHA *

Betty Apiafi Betty Jocelyne Okagua - Apiafi (born 19 February 1962) is a Nigerian politician, economist, retired banker and educationist. Apiafi was elected to the Nigerian Senate for Rivers West Senatorial District in 2019. She has also served as a House ...

(born 1962), economist, retired banker, school teacher * Pere Ariweriyai (born 1983), soccer player *

Napoleon Ashley-Lassen Napoleon Yaovi Richard Ashley-Lassen (born 29 March 1934) was a Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces. He was also twice Chief of Air Staff of the Ghana Air Force. He was also a member of the National Redemption Council (NRC), form ...

(born 1934), Chief of the Defence Staff of the

Ghana Armed Forces The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is the unified armed force of Ghana, consisting of the Army (GA), Navy (GN), and Ghana Air Force. The Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces is the president of Ghana, who is also the supreme military commande ...

* Tamunosiki Atorudibo (born 1985), athlete * Izu Azuka (born 1989), soccer player * John Azuta-Mbata, politician * Zacchaeus Adangor,

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* * Ipalibo Banigo (born 1952), medical doctor and politician. First female Deputy Governor of Rivers State *

Herbert Bankole-Bright Herbert Christian Bankole-Bright (23 August 1883 – 14 December 1958) was a well-known political activist in Sierra Leone. Early life Herbert Bankole-Bright was born in Okrika, in an area the British would the next year designate the Oil Rivers ...

(1883–1958), politician * Innocent Barikor, academic and politician * A. Igoni Barrett (born 1979), writer * John Bazia, politician * Bella Bell-Gam (born 1956), pentathlete * Ngeri Benebo (born 1955), medical doctor * Andre Blaze (born 1983), rapper, reality talent show host * Worgu Boms (born 1968), Commissioner of

Justice Justice, in its broadest sense, is the principle that people receive that which they deserve, with the interpretation of what then constitutes "deserving" being impacted upon by numerous fields, with many differing viewpoints and perspective ...

* Ann-Kio Briggs (born 1952), activist *

Nimi Briggs Nimi Dimkpa Briggs (born 22 February 1944) is a Nigerian academic, scholar and Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Education Briggs had his early education at Nyemoni Grammar School Abonnema and Baptist High School, Port Harcour ...

(born 1944), Vice-Chancellor of the

* Roseberry Briggs (1925–2013), Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly *

Tonye Briggs-Oniyide Tonye Briggs-Oniyide is the current Rivers State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism. She was appointed in 2015 by Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, replacing Nnabuihe Imegwu. Early life and education Briggs was born in Port Harcourt with family ro ...

, Rivers State Commissioner of Culture and Tourism

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Sokari Douglas Camp Sokari Douglas Camp CBE (born 1958 in Nigeria) is a London-based artist who has had exhibitions all over the world and was the recipient of a bursary from the Henry Moore Foundation. She was honoured as a Commander of the Order of the British E ...

(born 1958), artist * Michael O. Chinda, Member of the House of Assembly *

Monalisa Chinda Monalisa Chinda (born 13 September 1974) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, television personality and media personality. Early life Monalisa Chinda was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State to Ikwerre parents. She is the firstborn in her ...

(born 1974), actress * Mercy Chinwo, singer, actress *

Tonye Cole Tonye Patrick Cole (born 11 January 1967) is a Nigerian businessman, he is the co-founder and former Group Executive Director of Sahara Group an energy conglomerate with operations spanning the entire energy chain in Nigeria and neighbouring We ...

(born 1967), business man * Andrea Cossu (born 1984), soccer player * Noah Arthur William Cox-George (1915–2004), economist and academic

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* Adams Dabotorudima, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly *

Diminas Dagogo Diminas Dagogo is a film director from Rivers State, Nigeria best known for his makeup and special effects work on Nollywood films. He has received two AMVCA nominations for his work on '' Stigma'' (2013), which starred Hilda Dokubo. Dagogo is a ...

, film director *

Reynolds Bekinbo Dagogo-Jack Reynolds Bekinbo Dagogo-Jack, OFR (born 4 December 1957), popularly known as ''Beks'', is a Nigerian civil engineer, technocrat and public servant. For over thirty years, Dagogo-Jack has been active in both the public and private sector, especia ...

(born 1957), politician *

Sumner Dagogo-Jack Chief Sumner Karibi Dagogo-Jack (born 1930) was chairman of the National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (NECON) appointed by President Sani Abacha, holding office from 1994 to 1998. Dagogo-Jack served as a member of the Humphrey Nwosu electoral ...

(born 1930), civil servant * Harold Dappa-Biriye (born 1920), politician *

Agbani Darego Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR (born 22 December 1982) is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World in 2001. She was the first black African to win Miss World. Early life Abonnema-native Darego was born ...

(born 1982), first black woman from Africa to win

Miss World Miss World is the oldest existing international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951. Since his death in 2000, Morley's widow, Julia Morley, has co-chaired the pageant. Along with Miss Universe, Miss I ...

* George Datoru (born 1978), soccer player *

Tam David-West Tamunoemi Sokari David-West (August 26, 1936 – November 11, 2019) was a Nigerian academic, social critic, and federal minister. Academia David-West was born in Buguma, Kalabari, in what is now Rivers State. He received his higher education at ...

(1936–2019), academic and former federal minister *

Sam Dede Samuel Dedetoku, popularly known by his stage name Sam Dede (born 17 November 1968), is a Nigerian veteran actor, director, politician and lecturer. Sam Dede as he is widely known in movies studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcour ...

, actor and politician * Blessing Didia, medical doctor *

Tonto Dikeh Tonto Charity Dikeh (born 9 June 1985) is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Tonto Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation. In June 2022, Tonto was announced as the deputy governorship ...

(born 1985), actress and singer *

Duncan Dokiwari Duncan Dalnajeneso Danagogo Dokiwari (born 15 October 1973 in Port Harcourt) is a retired Nigerian boxer. At the 1996 Summer Olympics he won a Men's Super Heavyweight bronze medal, together with Aleksei Lezin of Russia. Background Dokiwar ...

(born 1973), boxer *

Hilda Dokubo Hilda Dokubo is a Nigerian award-winning film actress, activist and youth advocate who once served as special adviser on youth affairs to Peter Odili, a former governor of Rivers State. Early life and education Hilda Dokubo was born as the firs ...

, actress * Eddy Lord Dombraye (born 1979), soccer player * Alabo Dakorinama George-Kelly , politician and surveyor

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* Kaniye Ebeku (born 1961), Commissioner for Education, lawyer * Ngozi Ebere (born 1991), soccer player * Emmanuel Ebiede (born 1978), soccer player * Frank Eke (1931–2013), Deputy Governor of Rivers State *

Obinna Ekezie Obinna Ralph Ekezie (born August 22, 1975) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and other leagues. His name, Obinna, means "Father's heart". He is a direct descendant of the 19th century Igbo warrior and busi ...

(born 1975), basketball player * Boniface S. Emerengwa, lawyer * Tamara Eteimo (born 1987), actress and singer * Dino Eze (born 1984), soccer player * Victor Ezeji (born 1981), soccer player * Sandra Ezekwesili (born 1989), radio personality * Ezekiel Warigbani youth activist/politician * Chinedu Ezimora (born 1985), soccer player

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* George Feyii accountant, politician *

Ibinabo Fiberesima Ibinabo Fiberesima (born ) is a Nigerian film actress, ex-beauty pageant and event manager. She is a former president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. Early life and education Born to a Nigerian father and an Irish mother, Ibinabo began her edu ...

(born 1973), actress *

Tam Fiofori Tam Fiofori (born 1942), also known as "Uncle Tam","Tam Fiofiri- The ...

(born 1942), writer, photographer * Samuel Francis (born 1987), athlete *

Iyenemi Furo Furo Iyenemi (born 17 July 1978) is a retired Nigerian international footballer who played as a defender for clubs in France, Belgium, Switzerland and Greece. Club career Born in Okrika, Iyenemi moved to France and began playing football for ...

(born 1978), soccer player * Siminaliaye Fubara (born1979), accountant and technocrat / former

accountant general

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* Muma Gee (born 1978), singer and actress *

Finidi George George Finidi (born 15 April 1971), known as Finidi George, is a Nigerian professional football coach and former player who is currently the head coach of Nigeria Professional Football League club Enyimba F.C. As a player, he played as a right ...

(born 1971), retired soccer player * Odeni George (born 1995), soccer player * Rose A. George (1946–2010), First Lady of Rivers State *

Rufus Ada George Rufus Ada George (born 11 July 1940) was the second Governor of Rivers State, Nigeria, holding office from January 1992 until November 1993 during the Nigerian Third Republic. Background Ada George was born on 11 July 1940 at George-Ama, Okrik ...

(born 1940),

* Manuela George-Izunwa (born 1974), politician * Rufus Godwins, lawyer and civil servant * Alabo Graham-Douglas (born 1939), politician * Bikiya Graham-Douglas (born 1983), actress and businesswoman * Damiete Charles Granville (born 1988), model * J. A. Green (1873–1905), photographer * Rosemund Dienye Green-Osahogulu (born 1956), Vice-chancellor of

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Ignatius is a male given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Religious * Ignatius of Antioch (35–108), saint and martyr, Apostolic Father, early Christian bishop * Ignatius of Constantinople (797–877), Cat ...

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* Princess Halliday, television personality *

Kelsey Harrison Kelsey Atangamuerimo Harrison is an emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynaecology and former vice-chancellor of University of Port Harcourt, who contributed immensely to studies of maternal health, especially during pregnancy. As a researcher ...

(born 1934), Vice-Chancellor of the

* Marshal Sokari Harry, politician *

Albert Horsfall Albert Korubo Horsfall (born 22 December 1941) is a retired Nigerian high ranking security and intelligence official. He was a police officer and pioneer member of the National Security Organization (NSO). He was also the first director of the ...

(born 1941), former security chief

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* Lady IB, singer * Ikuinyi O. Ibani, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly * Christian Ibeagha (born 1990), soccer player * John Ibeh (born 1986), soccer player *

Tonye Ibiama Tamunotonye Soipiriala Adonye Ibiama (born 29 September 1974), commonly known as Tonye Ibiama and also known as Big T is a Nigerian Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Niger ...

(born 1974), businessman * Bernie Ibini-Isei (born 1992), soccer player * David Ibiyeomie (born 1962), televangelist *

Osinakachukwu Ideozu Osinakachukwu Ideozu (born July 1965) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, businessman and politician. He was a member of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria were he represented the Rivers West Senatorial District. Ideozu had served as member a ...

(born 1965), estate surveyor, Senator * Catherine Uju Ifejika (born 1959), lawyer * Chinyere Igwe (born 1965), politician * Faith Ikidi (born 1987), soccer player * John Ikuru (1877–1947), King of Ikuru Town, Andoni *

Tele Ikuru Telenyem Renner Ikuru (born 24 February 1966), commonly known as Tele Ikuru, is a Nigerian engineer and politician. He was first elected Deputy Governor of Rivers State in 2007 on a PDP ticket with Gov. Celestine Omehia. After the court annulled ...

(born 1966), Deputy Governor of Rivers State * Manasseh Ishiaku (born 1983), soccer player

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* Isobo Jack, nightclub owner * Major Jack, engineer, MHA * Onimim Jacks (born 1961), lawyer *

Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja is a Nigerian politician who represented Opobo–Nkoro in the Rivers State House of Assembly during the 4th, 5th and 6th Assembly. He also served as Majority Leader of the House for two tenures lasting a total of eight years. ...

, lawmaker * Nasigba John-Jumbo (born 1988), soccer player *

Patience Jonathan Dame Patience Faka Jonathan (''née'' iwari)(born 25 October 1957) is a Nigerian civil servant who served as the First Lady of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015 and second lady of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010. She is the wife of former president and Vice p ...

(born 1957),

First Lady of Nigeria The first lady of Nigeria is an informal, but accepted title, held by the wife of the president of Nigeria. The current first lady is Oluremi Tinubu who has held the title since 29 May 2023. The Constitution of Nigeria does not create an office ...

Oko Jumbo Chief Oko Jumbo (died 1891) was an important chief in the Kingdom of Bonny, a state in the Niger Delta, now part of Rivers State, Nigeria. For many years in the 19th century he was the effective ruler of Bonny. Background The Kingdom of Bon ...

, Chief of Bonny

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* Isaac Kamalu, Commissioner of Finance, Legal Practictioner. * Ignatius Kattey (born 1948), Archbishop, Dean Emeritus, Church of Nigeria. * Kenneth Kobani, Commissioner of Finance, federal minister * Roseline Konya, academic * Fred Kpakol, Chairman of Gokana * Magnus L. Kpakol (born 1934), chief economic adviser to Nigerian president * George T. Kurubo (1934–2000), ambassador to

Soviet Union The Soviet Union,. officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. (USSR),. was a transcontinental country that spanned much of Eurasia from 1922 to 1991. A flagship communist state, it was nominally a federal union of fifteen nationa ...

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* Ndowa N Lale, academic and publisher *

Obafemi Lasode Obafemi Lasode (born 4 December 1955) is a Nigerian veteran musician, film director and producer, songwriter, music producer, and playwright. He is the chief executive officer of Even-Ezra Nigeria Limited, the stable that produced an award-winn ...

(born 1955), actor *

Rex Lawson Rex Jim Lawson (4 March 1938 – 18 January 1971), known as Cardinal Rex, was a singer, trumpeter and bandleader from Buguma, Nigeria. He became one of the best-known highlife musicians of the 1960s in Africa when Cardinal and his band dominated ...

(1935–1971), musician * Sam Ledor (born 1986), soccer player * Lyrikal (born 1983), rapper

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* M-Trill (born 1979), rapper * Davis Mac-Iyalla (born 1972), activist * Chiamaka Madu (born 1996), soccer player * Prince Eze Madumere (born 1964), Fmr Deputy Governor, Imo State * Lee Ledogo Maeba (born 1966), politician * Martyns Mannah (born 1975), member of the

House of Assembly House of Assembly is a name given to the legislature or lower house of a bicameral parliament. In some countries this may be at a subnational level. Historically, in British Crown colonies as the colony gained more internal responsible govern ...

* Rosemary Marcus, cyclist *

Ibiapuye Martyns-Yellowe Soala Ibiapuye Martyns-Yellowe was elected Senator for the Rivers West constituency of Rivers State, Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic, running on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform. He took office on 29 May 1999. ...

(born 1945), politician * Maud Meyer, jazz singer * Duncan Wene Mighty (born 1983), musician *

Kenneth Minimah Kenneth Minimah, (born 27 July 1959) is a retired Nigerian infantry soldier and former Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Early life Kenneth T. J. Minimah was born on 27 July 1959 in Opobo Kingdom, Rivers State, Nigeria. He attended ...

(born 1959), Chief of Army Staff *

Oliver Mobisson Oliver Udemmadu Ogbonna Mobisson (April 23, 1943 – February 18, 2010) was a Nigerian scientist, professor, activist, and entrepreneur. He was also a founding Professor of the Anambra State University of Technology (now the Enugu State University ...

(1943–2010), activist *

Barry Mpigi Barry Barinada Mpigi (born 1961) is a Nigerian politician from Rivers State, Nigeria. He served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of Nigeria's bicameral National Assembly. ...

(born 1961), MP, politician

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* Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele (born 1963), academic * Otonti Amadi Nduka (born 1926), dean of education at the

* Jerry Needam (born 1966), journalist, newspaper publisher and politician *

Martin Newland Martin Newland (born 26 October 1961) is a British journalist, a former Editor of ''The Daily Telegraph'' who now consults on media and communications, most recently in the Middle East. He was an advisor to Abu Dhabi Media and before that was Ex ...

(born 1961), journalist and executive director * Peter Nieketien (born 1968), former soccer player * Chimaroke Nnamani (born 1960), politician *

Ike Nwachukwu Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu mni (born 1 September 1940) is a retired Army officer and Nigerian politician who served twice as Foreign Minister of Nigeria and as a Senator in the National Assembly delegation from Abia State. Education and trai ...

(born 1940), politician * Chidi Nwanu (born 1967), soccer player * Olaka Nwogu (born 1965), Senator, civil servant * David Nwolokor (born 1996), soccer player *

Chibudom Nwuche Prince Chibudom Nwuche was born in Enugu into the royal family of Clifford Cheta Nwuche and Grace Ogbuta Nwuche. He is from Ochigba town in Ahoada East in the Local Government Area of Rivers State. Nwuche began his educational career at St ...

, politician * Ogbonna Nwuke (born 1959), journalist * Benji Nzeakor (born 1964), retired soccer player

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* Saint Obi (born 1965), actor * Felix A. Obuah, businessman and politician *

Chidi Odiah Chukwudi Odiah (born 17 December 1983), commonly known as Chidi Odiah, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a right-back. Chidi Odiah has represented his country at international level. He has shown himself to be a skillfu ...

(born 1983), soccer player * Glory Odiase (born 1993), cyclist * Mary Odili (born 1952), former First Lady of Rivers State, and

Justice of the Supreme Court The following are lists of justices of several national Supreme Courts: * : List of Justices of the High Court of Australia * : List of justices of the Supreme Court of Canada * : List of justices of the Federal Constitutional Court * : List ...

(Retired) *

Peter Odili Peter Otunuya Odili (born 15 August 1948) was the third Governor of Rivers State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. Odili is a member of the former ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). Background Peter Odili was born on 15 August ...

(born 1948),

* Walter Ofonagoro (born 1940), scholar, businessman * Clem Ohameze (born 1965), actor * Emmanuel Okah, lawyer * Daisy W. Okocha (born 1951), judge * Agnes Okoh, founder of Christ Holy Church International * Otonyetarie Okoye, civil servant * Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs (1930-2018), Nigerian statesman and Businessman * Chinelo Okparanta (born 1981), writer * Aaron Samuel Olanare (born 1994), soccer player *

Celestine Omehia Sir Celestine Ngozichim Omehia (born 15 September 1959) was the fourth Governor of Rivers State, Nigeria from 29 May 2007 to 25 October 2007. He is a member of the former ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). He is married to Mrs. Anthonia Ome ...

(born 1959),

Emeka Onowu Chukwuemeka Anyasodike Onowu (born 24 December 1984) is the current Rivers State Commissioner of Special Duties. He is also the National Leader of the Non Indigenes Without Borders in Rivers State. Education Onowu grew up in Port Harcourt. He wen ...

(born 1984), political leader * Jimitota Onoyume, journalist * Elkanah Onyeali (1939–2008), soccer player * Daniel Onyekachi (born 1985), soccer player * Austin Opara (born 1963), member of the House of Representatives * Yvonne Orji (born 1983), actress * Kelechi Osunwa (born 1984), soccer player *

Felicity Okpete Ovai Felicity Okpete Ovai (born 1961) is an engineer and academic from Degema, Rivers State in Nigeria. A member of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party, she was the first woman to be appointed Commissioner of Works, serving from 2003 to 2006. ...

(born 1961), engineer * Frank Owhor (born 1958), Attorney General of Rivers State, Federal Commissioner for RMAFC * Ukel Oyaghiri (born 1964), Lawyer, Politician * Richard Daddy Owubokiri (born 1961), retired soccer player * Boma Ozobia, lawyer * Jimitota Onoyume, journalist *

Omah Lay Stanley Omah Didia, known professionally as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He gained widespread recognition in early 2020 after his self-produced single, "Bad Influence", went viral on social media. He is also known for being fea ...

, Musician

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Dakuku Peterside in London - 2017 (38714062172) (cropped)

Adawari Pepple Adawari Michael Pepple was elected Senator for the Rivers South East constituency of Rivers State, Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic, running on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform. He took office on 29 May 1999. E ...

, politician *

George Oruigbiji Pepple George Oruigbiji Pepple, otherwise known as Perekule VII, (b. 1849 – d. 31 Oct 1888) ruled the Kingdom of Bonny, an independent trading state in the Niger Delta between 30 September 1866 and 14 December 1883, when he was deposed. After the Briti ...

(1849–1888), King of Bonny *

Dakuku Peterside Dakuku Adol Peterside is a Nigerian politician. He was formerly the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency since March 2016. Prior to his role at NIMASA, he was a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives ...

(born 1970), lawmaker *

Tonye Princewill Prince Tonye Princewill (Tonye Princewill) (born 4 January 1969) is a Nigerian investor, politician, film producer and philanthropist who was the 2015 Labour Party and 2007 Action Congress nominee for Governor of Rivers State. He is currently a ...

(born 1969), businessman and politician

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Ken Saro-Wiwa Kenule Beeson "Ken" Saro-Wiwa (10 October 1941 – 10 November 1995) was a Nigerian writer, television producer, and environmental activist. Ken Saro-Wiwa was a member of the Ogoni people, an ethnic minority in Nigeria whose homeland, Ogonilan ...

(1941–1995), writer and activist *

Zina Saro-Wiwa Zina Saro-Wiwa (born 1976, Port Harcourt, Nigeria) is a Brooklyn-based video artist and filmmaker. She makes video installations, documentaries, music videos and experimental films. Saro-Wiwa is the founding filmmaker of the alt-Nollywood mo ...

(born 1976), video artist and film-maker *

Uche Secondus Prince Uche Secondus (born 22 March 1955) is a Nigerian businessman, politician, and elder statesman who was the Chairman of the PDP National Working Committee from 2017 and was suspended by the party in 2021. Secondus was acting chairman of the ...

(born 1955), businessman, political figure *

George Thompson Sekibo Senator George Thompson Sekibo CON is a Nigerian senator who represents the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State. He became a member of the Nigerian Senate in 2007. Background George Thompson Sekibo was born on 1 April 1957 in Og ...

(born 1957), Nigerian senator from Rivers State *

Precious Sekibo Dr. Abiye Samuel Precious Sekibo is a Nigerian doctor and politician who was Federal Minister of Transportation in the cabinet of President Olusegun Obasanjo, appointed in April 2003. Background Abiye Sekibo was born in 1958 in Okrika, River ...

(born 1958), doctor and politician * Jesse Sekidika (born 1996), soccer player * Uchechi Sunday (born 1994), soccer player * Silas Eneyo (born 1956), medical doctor and historian

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* Marco Tagbajumi (born 1988), soccer player * Austin Tam-George, communication and industrial relations specialist *

Tekena Tamuno Tekena Nitonye Tamuno (28 January 1932 – 11 April 2015) was a Nigerian historian and Vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan. He was the President of the Board of Trustees of Bells University of Technology. Education and career Tamuno att ...

(1932–2015), historian * Cleopatra Tawo, radio personality * Odagme Theophilus (born 1974), medical doctor * Elsie Nwanwuri Thompson, lawyer *

Timaya Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. He is fondly called the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayels ...

(born 1977), singer * Gabriel Toby, Deputy Governor of Rivers State * Nwankwo Tochukwu (born 1986), soccer player * Hector Tubonemi (born 1988), soccer player

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* Andrew Uchendu, federal lawmaker * Colin Udoh, journalist and sports television presenter * Innocent Umezulike (1953–2018), judge *

Mary Uranta Mary Data Uranta is a Nigerian film and television actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman. Mary Data Uranta was born and raised in Port Harcourt city, Rivers State, Nigeria. she competed in beauty pageant Miss Niger Delta, where ...

, actress and businesswoman * Marshall Stanley Uwom (born 1965), lawyer and businessman

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* Waconzy (born 1983), singer, songwriter * Adewale Wahab (born 1984), soccer player * Obi Wali (1932–1993), activist *

Okey Wali Okey Wali, SAN (born October 29, 1958) is a Nigerian lawyer and the 26th president of the Nigerian Bar Association. Early life Wali was born on October 29, 1958 at Obio-Akpor local government area in the metropolis of Port Harcourt, a souther ...

(born 1958), president of the

Nigerian Bar Association The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is a non-profit, umbrella professional association of all lawyers admitted to the bar in Nigeria. It is engaged in the promotion and protection of human rights, the rule of law and good governance in Nigeria. T ...

* Taribo West (born 1974), soccer player * Eberechi Wike (born 1972), First Lady of Rivers State *

Ezenwo Nyesom Wike Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (born 13 December 1967), is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who is the sixth and current Governor of Rivers State. He is an Ikwerre from Rumuepirikom in Obio-Akpor, Rivers State. He is a member of the People's Democratic ...

(born 1967),

* Tasie Wike, lawyer *

Kay Williamson Kay Williamson (January 26, 1935, Hereford, United Kingdom – January 3, 2005, Brazil), born Ruth Margaret Williamson, was a linguist who specialised in the study of African languages, particularly those of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, where ...

(1935–2005), linguist *

Jim Wiwa Chief Jim Beeson Wiwa (1904 – 1 April 2005) was a chief of the Ogoni people of southern Nigeria, and the chairman of the Council of Chiefs of Bane. He was born in Bane, Rivers State. He was the father of executed playwright and environmen ...

(1904–2005), chief of the

Ogoni The Ogonis are a people in the Rivers South East senatorial district of Rivers State, in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria. They number just over 2 million and live in a homeland which they also refer to as Ogoniland. They share common ...

people *

Owens Wiwa Monday Owens Wiwa (born 10 October 1957 in Bori, Nigeria) is a medical doctor and human rights activist. He is the brother of executed Ogoni leader Ken Saro-Wiwa, and the son of Ogoni chief Jim Wiwa. Wiwa is an internationally renowned expert o ...

(born 1957), medical doctor and human rights activist * Chukwuemeka Woke, chief of staff

Rivers State Government The Government of Rivers State consists of elected representatives and appointed officials responsible for the government of Rivers State, Nigeria. Rivers State has a population of about 5 million people, and is one of the 36 states that make up t ...

. Former Chairman of

Emohua Emohua is a local government area in Rivers State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Emohua. Emohua consists of fourteen political wards. Emohua LGA has fertile land that favours primary production such as farming. The presence of wat ...

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* Albert Yobo (born 1979), soccer player *

Joseph Yobo Joseph Michael Yobo (born 6 September 1980) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a centre back. He was the captain of the Nigerian national team until his international football retirement in June 2014, and was Nigeria's ...

(born 1980), soccer player

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H

I

J

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M

N

O

P

S

T

U

W

Y

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