Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area
Home of Kaiama; associated with Isaac Adaka Boro
About Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA
Home of Kaiama; associated with Isaac Adaka Boro
Landmarks & Attractions in Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA
Kaiama
Historic Ijaw town associated with Isaac Adaka Boro and important declarations of Ijaw political identity.
Notable People from Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA
Current Governor of Bayelsa State (2020–present)
1959About Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA — Key Facts & Context
Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Bayelsa State in Nigeria. Local Government Areas are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Each LGA is governed by an elected Local Government Chairman and councillors, responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, local roads, and community development.
Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA and Bayelsa State
As part of Bayelsa State in the South South geopolitical zone, Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Bayelsa State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA
What is Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA known for?
Home of Kaiama; associated with Isaac Adaka Boro
What is the headquarters of Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA?
The headquarters of Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA is Kaiama, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Kolokuma/Opokuma in Bayelsa State?
Kolokuma/Opokuma is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Kaiama.
What are the communities in Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA?
The major communities in Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA are centred around its headquarters (Kaiama) and include numerous residential, commercial, and rural settlements within its boundaries.
When was Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA created?
Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA was established during Nigeria's local government reform exercises, as part of the process of creating the current 774 LGAs across Nigeria.
How large is Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA in Bayelsa State?
Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA is located in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
What is the population of Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA?
Accurate, up-to-date population data for Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA is not available, as Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006. Current figures are based on projections from that census.