Isoko region

The Isoko community is commonly known for farming, fishing and the production of palm oil and kernels.

The dry season lasts from about November to April and is significantly marked by the cool "harmarttan" dusty haze from the north-east winds.

Some major towns in Isoko region are: The main economic activity is food crop farming.

On market days, it is common to see Isoko women peddling their assorted goods around neighboring villages.

This has been largely attributed to soil damage resulting from frequent crude oil spills from pipelines belonging to some of the major oil producing companies (including Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), whose pipeline network transverse the landscape).

This has led to large-scale frustrations with Shell Petroleum Development Company, and has resulted in skirmishes and, recently, kidnappings for ransom in some neighboring communities.

Although it can be generally termed as traditional religion, there are however some practices that are peculiar to some Isoko community.

For instance in the town of Emevor, some important festivals like "Idhu and Owhoru" which are celebrated annually and biannually.

The Isoko people have been known to be very passionate about location of education infrastructure in their communities, believing it is a mark of progress.