The city of Warri is an oil hub within South-South Nigeria and houses an annex of the

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. Warri City is one of the major hubs of the

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. Warri,

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Okpe Okpe is a kingdom in Delta State, Nigeria. Today, it is also the name of a local government area. It is one of the many kingdoms that make up Urhobo nation. Its capital is Orerokpe. The kingdom plays host to the Osubi Airport (also known as Wa ...

and

Uvwie Uvwie (/hu-we-ɛ/), is a principal urban Local government area in Delta State. It lies along the Warri River and it is one of the 24 Urhobo people, Urhobo kingdoms. The entirety of the LGA is Conurbation, conurbated with the city of Warri, making ...

are the commercial capital of

with a population of over 311,970 people in 2006. The city is the

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and

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people. Warri shares boundaries with

to the east,

to the south east, Ogbe-ijoh to the south, and other communities in Warri South LGA to the west. Due to its rapid population growth and linked roads, the city and its border towns, e.g.

merged into a

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collectively referred as "Warri". Warri sits on the bank of

Warri River The city of Warri is an oil hub within South-South Nigeria and houses an annex of the Delta State Government House. Warri City is one of the major hubs of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. Warri, Udu, Okpe and Uvwie are the commercial capi ...

which joined Forcados River and

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through

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in the lower

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Region. The city has a modern seaport, which serves as the cargo transit point between the

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and the Atlantic Ocean for import and export. Warri served as the capital of the colonial Warri Province during the early 1900s when this part of

was under the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria.

History

Etymology

The name 'WARRI' was first associated with the

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capital town of Ode Itsekiri which the locals also refer to as 'Iwere'. A

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of Iwere by several European

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probably resulted in various names like AWERRI, OWHERE, OERE, OUWERE, WARRE, WARREE, etc. The

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eventually anglancised it as WARRI. The area encompassing present-day

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, Warri South West, and

Warri North Warri North is a Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Koko. It has an area of 1,841 km and a population of 137,300 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 332. Warri North LGA has its ...

, which constitutes the independent territory of the historic

Kingdom of Warri The Kingdom of Warri, Warri Kingdom or Iwere Kingdom, (Itsekiri: ''Oye Iwere'') was established in 1480, was part of the Nigerian traditional states its ancestral capital is based in Ode-Itsekiri, Warri South LGA, Delta State, Nigeria with a pa ...

, derives its name from the kingdom's capital,

Ode-Itsekiri Ode-Itsekiri is a community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. It is also called Itsekiri-Olu and Big Warri. It is the capital of the Itsekiri people and one of the first autonomous communities before the crowning of ...

. This is corroborated by French navigator and trader Jean Barbot, who visited Warri in the late 17th century. In his account, Barbot described the capital as follows:

British Advent pre Warri City

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ism effectively took off in the Western

with the proclamation of the Oil Coast Protectorate by

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in June 1885.

administration was carried out through local chiefs like

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of Ebrohimi in

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. This administration was effectively restricted to Benin River and its environs as the

were content with conducting

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with the people of the

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s through the

as middlemen.

Creation of Warri City

The

decided to move the seat of the administration of the Niger Coast Protectorate from the capital

(Warri or Iwerre) to the

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to have effective control of the

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. In order to achieve this, the British in 1906 took a

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of a new trading station opened in 1898 on

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s for Alexander Miller Brothers Limited of Liverpool at the mouth of the Okere Creeks. This new

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was also named WARRI after the capital Ode-Itsekiri so the Itsekiris dubbed Ode-Itsekiri BIG WARRI in order to differentiate Ode-Itsekiri from the new trading station.

Warri Land Ownership Disputes

Warri (

, Warri Southwest, and

) has a history of land ownership disputes involving the

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, and

communities. Over 25 court cases have addressed land matters in Warri, with six specifically concerning the city's overall ownership.

Urhobo Claims

The

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Urhobo community has pursued several legal claims to assert ownership over the entire Warri, primarily against the

, represented by the

Olu of Warri The Kingdom of Warri, Warri Kingdom or Iwere Kingdom, (Itsekiri language, Itsekiri: ''Oye Iwere'') was established in 1480, was part of the Nigerian traditional states its ancestral capital is based in Ode-Itsekiri, Warri South, Warri South LGA, ...

or Itsekiri Communal Land Trustees. Key cases include: * Ogegede v. Dore Numa (1925): The Agbassa Urhobo claimed rents for portions of land leased to the government by itsekiri's. The Supreme Court of Nigeria dismissed the claim, finding no evidence to support Urhobo ownership. * Ometan v. Chief Dore Numa (1926): The Agbassa Urhobo sought a declaration of title over Warri lands. The court ruled that the Itsekiri, under the Olu, held overlordship, with Agbassa recognized as customary tenants. * Agbassa Appeals (1931, 1933): Appeals to the Full Court (1931) and Privy Council (1933) upheld the 1926 ruling, affirming Itsekiri overlordship over Agbassa lands. * Other Agbassa Cases (1941–1973): Cases including W/44/1941, W/3/1949, W/121/57, W/41/57, SC.67/1971, and SC.327/1972 consistently recognized the Itsekiri’s radical title and possessory rights over Agbassa lands, with Agbassa people as customary tenants. * Idudun v. Okumagba (SC/309/74): The Okumagba family (

) secured possessory rights to 281.1 acres along Okumagba Avenue based on traditional evidence and acts of ownership. As the defendants did not counterclaim for title, the radical title remained with the Olu of Warri.

Ijaw Claims

The

communities, particularly in Ogbe-Ijoh and Gbaramatu, have contested land ownership in Warri, often against the

: * Chief Apoh v. Perememighan (1928) & Chief Apoh and Chief Okotie v. Pere (1938): The court affirmed Itsekiri occupancy rights over disputed lands and rivers, allowing Ijaws to use them with permission from the Itsekiri, recognizing the Olu of Warri’s overlordship. * Suit W/116/56 (1956): Justice Obaseki granted the Itsekiri possessory title to Aruteghan Creek and surrounding lands, with the Olu of Warri holding radical title, affirming Ijaws as customary tenants. * Suit W/148/56 (1956): Chief Isuokumo Oloiki and others, representing Ijaw settlers in Ogbe-Ijoh, claimed ownership of large portions of Warri Division. After prolonged litigation, the Ijaws withdrew their claim, and Justice Rhodes Vivour barred them from future claims against the Itsekiri Communal Land Trustees. * Appeal of Chief Isuokumo Oloiki (1967): The Ijaws appealed the 1956 ruling (Suit W/148/56) to the Supreme Court (SC/450/65). Acting Chief Justice Sir Lionel Brett dismissed the appeal on April 24, 1967, permanently barring Ijaws of Ogbe-Ijoh from claiming ownership of Ogbe-Ijoh or other Warri Division lands. * Gbaramatu Cases (1946, 1962, 1973): In cases like W/20/46 and SC.37/1973, courts ruled that Ijaws in Gbaramatu were customary tenants under the Itsekiri, with the Olu of Warri holding radical title.

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rulings have consistently affirmed the Itsekiri’s radical and possessory titles over most Warri lands, with the Olu of Warri or Itsekiri Communal Land Trustees recognized as overlords. The Okumagba (

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) family holds possessory rights over 281.1 acres along Okumagba Avenue, while the Agbassa Urhobo, Gbaramatu Ijaw, and Ogbe-Ijoh Ijaw communities are customary tenants under the

, with the Olu of Warri retaining radical title. Despite these rulings on the ownership of Warri lands, some

and

groups continued to assert ownership claims over Warri.

Demographics

Its inhabitants are predominantly Christians of different denominations, and some practice a mixture of African traditional religions like most of Southern Nigeria. The city is known nationwide for its unique

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, mostly among the less educated or uneducated.

Climate

The area is characterised by a

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(

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''Am'') with a mean annual temperature of and an annual rainfall amount of . High temperatures are typically between . The climate is monsoonal and marked by two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The dry season lasts from about November to April and is significantly marked by the cool "harmattan" dusty haze from the north-east

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. The rainy season spans May to October with a brief drier spell in August, but it frequently rains even in the dry season. The surrounding region is predominantly

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, tending to

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lands in some areas. The vegetation is rich in timber trees, palm trees, as well as fruit trees.

Economy and infrastructure

There is the Warri Refinery and Petrochemicals located at Ekpan and Ubeji, Warri proportionately with the majority of international and local oil companies operating in Nigeria having their operational offices close by. One of the nation's major seaports is sited within Ugbuwangue, Warri. Due to conflict in the late 90s, especially in 1999, most oil companies fled the town and nearby regions.

Security

Warri is garrisoned by the Amphibious Infantry battalion (

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Army Base) located in the Effurun area. The

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operates from its facilities in Warri. The 61

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Detachment also operates from its facilities in Jeddo, close to Warri.

Sports

Warri has an international stadium with a capacity of 30,000 which is the home of Warri Wolves football club, which has hosted two editions of the African Women Football Championship in 2002 and 2006 respectively and was in contention as one of the venues to be used for the

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Under-17 World Cup in

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in 2009. The stadium was used to host the African Youth Athletics Championship (AYAC) in 2013. Warri Wolves, a professional football team based in Warri plays in the

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. Their prominent former players include Best Ogedegbe,

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Efe Ambrose Efe Eric Ambrose (born 18 October 1988) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Workington. Ambrose has previously played for Kaduna United, Bayelsa United, Israeli club Ashdod, Scottish clubs Celtic, Hibernia ...

Victor Ikpeba Victor Ikpeba Nosa (born 12 June 1973) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Ikpeba played 31 international matches and scored seven goals for Nigeria. He was a member of Super Eagles team to the FIFA World Cups i ...

and

Ekigho Ehiosun Ekigho Ehiosun (born 25 June 1990) is a Nigerian football striker who plays for Hapoel Acre. Club career Ehiosun was born in Warri. He moved from Delta United to fellow Delta State team Warri Wolves in 2008. He scored ten goals in 2009-10 to ...

Manufacturing and raw materials

The economic base of the city lies in the presence of a

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and other

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and gas companies. Also, there is the steel company, Delta Steel Company, which is located in

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–

Aladja Aladja is a coastal town in Delta State, Nigeria. It is located on the bank of southern part of River Warri. The majority of the people are of Udu, a sub-group of Urhobo ethnic group. a section of the town was occupied by some people of Ijaw e ...

area of

. The Beta Glass Plant is located nearby, outside the town of

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, where the land is rich in silica and silicates, raw materials required for the manufacture of glass,

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s and

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. The Transcorp Power Distribution, one of Nigeria's power generating stations, is also located at

, which is just 15 minutes away by car.

Transport

Rail

In 1991, construction started on a

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railway from the steel mills at

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to the port of Warri, about 275 km away. By 2006, the standard gauge lines had reached 329 km in length, the final 27 km Warri section has been completed. In 2010, work recommenced to complete the final section to Warri. The rail line was officially inaugurated in September 2020 with the terminal at Udu.

Road

Major road networks within Warri Metropolis has been improved upon by the state government to improve the image of the city. Transportation within the city is mainly by bus and tricycle. The federal government has completed the Warri-Benin Road road expansion project and major parts of the East-West Road Project which will connect Warri- Uyo.

Air

There are several helipads in oil company yards, like Shell yard Ogunu and in Escavos and Focados. There is a general passenger airport at the

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area.

Sea

Movement of goods by sea is through the

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(Delta Ports) at which is mainly for export and import of goods by major companies. Also located on the main Warri riverside are markets and jetties used by local traders, which act as a transit point for local transport and trade. There are local boats that are used for moving from one location to another.

Educational institutions

Primary schools

Primary schools in Warri include: * Alderstown School for the Deaf

Secondary schools

Secondary schools include: * Dore Numa College, Warri *

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Religion

Warri is also known for its proliferation of churches, and has several religious figures such as

Ayo Oritsejafor Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor, known as Papa Ayo Oritsejafor, is the founding and Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, located in Warri, Nigeria. He became the national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) o ...

of the

Word of Life Bible Church Word of Life Bible Church (WLBC) is a Pentecostal Christian megachurch located in Warri, Delta, Nigeria. It is one of the largest congregations in Nigeria, averaging about 30,000 attendees per week. The church now has congregations in over 70 lo ...

, and Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin.

Tourism

There are various tourist sites to visit while in Warri: * Red Mangrove swamp * Falcorp Mangrove Park / Mini Zoo, Ijala, Behind Warri Refinery. * Warri Township Stadium * Shell club, Ogunu * Warri Port, Ugbuwangue, Warri

Notable people

* Charity Adule, footballer *

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, musician * Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin - Head prophet * Emomotimi Guwor Speaker

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, footballer *

, former CAN President * Kingsley Otuaro former deputy governor of

* Ozoz Sokoh, food writer

References

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