Wilberforce Island
Wilberforce Island is an island located in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, covering a total area of approximately 23,197.05 hectares. This area includes 446.76 hectares of water, with the remaining 22,750.29 hectares consisting of residential areas, landfills, beaches, forests, farmlands, and vegetation.[1]
The island hosts key facilities such as the Bayelsa International Airport and the Niger Delta University. While the airport is located on the island, it is not in Amassoma, where the Niger Delta University is situated.[2][3]
Wilberforce Island stretches across two local government areas: Southern Ijaw and Yenagoa. It includes several towns, such as Amassoma, Agudama, Oguobiri, and others, contributing to the island's diverse landscape and communities.
References
[edit]- ^ Perekibina Anthony, Bariweni (2015). "The Land use/Land cover of Wilberforce Island 2002 and 2015". Research Gate Publications – via Research Gate.
- ^ Suleiman, Qosim (2024-02-10). "Withheld Salaries: ASUU may take 'fundamental' decisions at ongoing NEC meeting - Sources". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Flood takes over Niger Delta University". Daily Trust. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2024-02-20.