Fact about Okrika ethnic group

Okrika is an island in Rivers State, Nigeria, and the capital of the same-named Local Government Area. The settlement is located south of Port Harcourt on an island, making it a suburb of a much larger city.

The Okrika LGA is rich in crude oil and natural gas resources, with oil mining and refinery firms contributing significantly to the area’s economy.

The Okrika people are also noted for their farming, which includes the production of many crops such as cassava, oil palm, yam, and plantain.

The Okrika people are recognized for their economic activities such as fishing, farming, and trading before the advent of oil and gas activities.