The majority of the people are of Udu, a sub-group of Urhobo ethnic group.
However, the federal government of Nigeria, is making concerted effort to privatize the plant.
It was recently linked with a modern rail line from northern part of the country to ease the transport of raw materials (Iron ore) and finished products (steel) between the plant and other parts of the country.
The act of trade by barter is still being practiced in the popular Aladja Market to this day.
Aladja has served for many decades as the route to old Warri mainland via its famous 'Aladja Waterside' until the construction of the Udu Bridge in 1975 as an alternative route to Warri and its environs.