412 Delta Students Get State Govt. Scholarships

This is a living History Museum, The only one in Nigeria. It was built by Chief Nana Olomu of Ebrohim. He was powerful nineteenth century indigenous entrepreneur. The magnificent edifice is a reflection of his grandeur. His personal effects are housed in it and they portray his enlightened contract with the British Empire under Queen Victoria. Koko is in Warri North Local Government Area. Access is by road through Warri to koko
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Asaba BeachThe beauty of Delta State is held together by the dozen of rivers, stream and creeks which crisscross it. The majestic Niger, one of the most famed rivers of Africa, washes the shores of the capital city, Asaba. Further downstream, it breaks into the dozens of creeks through which it empties itself into the Atlantic. During the dry season, the golden sandbanks of the Niger are sight to behold and ideal for rel

axation.The Bomadi Beach Party is just one example of how tourist can enjoy the gift of nature. It takes place on the fascinating sandbanks of the Niger at Bomadi; headquarter of Bomadi Local Government Area, on the 1st of January every year. Eager to capitalize on the water ways, the Bomadi Community has donated a one square kilometre parcel of land to develop a river tourism resort. Other such resorts are to be sited at the Niger Bridge, Asaba and Abraka.

River Ethiope Source

Traditional Festivals

These rivers, their tributaries and distributaries as well as several lakes make Delta State the paradise of those interested in River Tourism. They can enjoy sport fishing canoeing, speed boating, and swimming and, of course, varied seafood in our beautiful State

Araya Bible Site

A copy of the Holy Bible is believed to have descended to this spot miraculously from heaven around August, 1914. The site now attracts thousands of Christian Pilgrims, especially during the Easter Season. Access to it is easier during the dry season (October to April). Araya is in Isoko South Local Government Area and access is by road from Warri through Ughelli and Oleh or from Asaba through Kwale and Oleh to Araya.

Demas Nwoko Edifice

Demas Nwoko is at once an architect, a builder and an artist of international repute from Idumuje-Ugboko, in Aniocha North LGA of Delta State whose ideas have crystallized in this building. It is a product of traditional materials, designs and construction techniques of the Igbo civilization and the Benin Empire. It has an impluvium at its centre to collect and channel out rain water and as a bridge between the ancient and modern, the house is already famous worldwide and has become favourite subjects of doctoral thesis by students of twentieth century neo-classical architecture.

 River Ethiope, reputed to be the deepest inland waterway in Africa, has its source at the foot of a giant silk-cotton tree at Umuaja in Ukwuani Local Government Area. It then flows through seven Local Government Areas in the State. By the time it reaches Sapele it has become deep enough to provide a harbour for ocean-going vessels. It is one hundred and seventy-six kilometers long. Access to the site is from Warri through Abraka and from Asaba through Agbor, Umutu to Umuaja.

ouvenirs

When you visit Delta State, you can always take home a locally produced gift item for your loved ones. It will remind you and them that you have been to the Big Heart, the home of hospitality. Cane and raffia products, wood carvings, miniature sculptural pieces in various media, art pottery (ceramics), hand-woven textiles and silver jewellery abound to remind you of the beauty and hospitality of Nigeria's BIG HEART!¬