Obio-Akpor

Obio-Akpor is a Local Government Area[1] in the metropolis of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria.

[3] Obio-Akpor is bounded by Port Harcourt (local government area) to the south, Oyigbo and Eleme to the east, Ikwerre and Etche to the north, and Emohua to the west.

It has a land area of approximately 311.71 km2 (120.35 sq mi) and shares boundaries with Emohua, Ikwerre, Etche, Oyigbo, Eleme, Okirika, Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State and is accessible by road, sea, and air transportation.

Covering around 90 sq mi (230 km2), Obio-Akpor is generally a lowland area with average elevation below 30 metres above sea level.

The thick mangrove forest, raffia palms and light rainforest are the major types of vegetation.

List of chairmen: Notable colleges and universities include:- The region is home to several public and private schools for both elementary and secondary education.

Below is a listing of schools operating in the local government area including those managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt: Obio-Akpor is one of the major hubs for media in Rivers State.

Main Gate, OBALGA
Admin Block, OBALGA