Wilberforce Island
Wilberforce Island is an island located in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, covering a total area of approximately 23,197.05 hectares (89.5643 mi2). This area includes 446.76 hectares (1.7250 mi2) of water, with the remaining 22,750.29 hectares (87.8394 mi2) 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]- ↑ Bariweni, PA; Andrew, CE (2017). "Land use/Land Cover Changes and Causes of Deforestation in the Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria". Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management. 21 (6): 1063. doi:10.4314/jasem.v21i6.11.
- ↑ Suleiman, Qosim (10 February 2024). "Withheld Salaries: ASUU may take 'fundamental' decisions at ongoing NEC meeting - Sources". Premium Times. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ↑ "PHOTOS: Flood takes over Niger Delta University". Daily Trust. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2024.