All 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State

Abua/Odual is one of the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State and is located in the northern part of the state. Agriculture, fishing, palm produce, cassava, plantain and local commerce are important economic activities.

Ahoada East is an important inland LGA in the northern part of Rivers State. Agriculture, commerce, transportation, palm produce, cassava and food crops are major economic activities.

Ahoada West occupies part of the western Orashi area of Rivers State. Agriculture, oil and gas services, fishing, forestry, palm produce and commerce contribute to the local economy.

Akuku-Toru is a predominantly riverine LGA associated with Kalabari communities. Fishing, agriculture, maritime commerce, trading and petroleum-related activities are important to the local economy.

Andoni is one of the coastal and riverine LGAs of Rivers State. Fishing, seafood trading, agriculture, boat transportation and coastal commerce are major economic activities.

Asari-Toru is a major Kalabari-speaking riverine LGA in Rivers State. Fishing, agriculture, commerce, maritime transportation and petroleum-related activities support the local economy.

Bonny LGA is one of Nigeria's most strategically important coastal petroleum and maritime areas. Oil and gas, LNG, maritime services, fishing, tourism and commerce are major economic activities.

Degema is a riverine LGA with strong Kalabari cultural connections. Fishing, agriculture, commerce, boat transportation and petroleum-related services are important economic activities.

Eleme is one of the most industrially important LGAs in Rivers State. Petroleum, petrochemicals, port activities, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture and commerce dominate the local economy.

Emohua is located east of Port Harcourt and contains numerous Ikwerre and neighbouring communities. Agriculture, commerce, transportation, palm produce, cassava and food crops are important to the local economy.

Etche is one of the major agricultural LGAs of Rivers State. Agriculture, cassava, plantain, oil palm, food processing, commerce and petroleum-related activities support the economy.

Gokana is part of the historic Ogoni area of Rivers State. Oil and gas, agriculture, fishing, local commerce and environmental restoration activities are important to the economy.

Ikwerre LGA is part of the traditional homeland of the Ikwerre people. Agriculture, commerce, transportation, construction, food production and petroleum-related services are important.

Khana is one of the largest LGAs in the Ogoni area of Rivers State. Agriculture, commerce, fishing, oil and gas services, food processing and small businesses are important economic activities.

Obio/Akpor is one of the most populous and economically important LGAs in Rivers State and forms part of metropolitan Port Harcourt. Commerce, real estate, construction, services, transportation, manufacturing, education and petroleum-related businesses dominate the economy.

Ogu/Bolo is a relatively small but strategically located riverine LGA. Fishing, agriculture, seafood trading, boat transportation and local commerce are major economic activities.

Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, commonly called ONELGA, is one of the largest inland LGAs of Rivers State. Oil and gas, agriculture, palm produce, cassava, fishing, commerce and petroleum services are major economic activities.

Oyigbo is an important industrial and energy-producing area in Rivers State. Energy, manufacturing, construction, commerce, agriculture and petroleum-related activities contribute to the local economy.

Okrika is a historic riverine and coastal area close to Port Harcourt. Oil and gas, fishing, maritime services, commerce, boat transportation and seafood trading are major activities.

Omuma is a predominantly agricultural LGA in Rivers State. Agriculture, cassava, yam, plantain, oil palm, livestock, commerce and small-scale businesses support the economy.

Opobo/Nkoro contains the historic Opobo Kingdom and extensive riverine communities. Fishing, maritime trade, seafood processing, commerce, agriculture and petroleum-related activities are important.

Port Harcourt LGA contains the capital city of Rivers State and is the state's principal commercial and administrative centre. Commerce, oil and gas, banking, manufacturing, education, healthcare, transportation, real estate and services dominate the economy.

Tai is part of the broader Ogoni cultural area of Rivers State. Agriculture, cassava, plantain, oil palm, fishing, commerce and petroleum-related activities contribute to the local economy.