Culture, Heritage & FamilyHistoric site
Oloibiri Oil Well 1
Ogbia, Bayelsa State
The site of Nigeria's first commercial oil discovery, at Oloibiri in Ogbia Local Government Area.
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Visiting information
- Address
- Ogbia, Bayelsa State
- Opening information
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- Accessibility
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- Suggested time
- 1–2 hours
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About this place
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Ogbia and the wider Bayelsa State.
Ox-Bow Lake, Yenagoa YenagoaA crescent-shaped lake and waterfront recreation area in the state capital. Half a day
Lake Efi Bayelsa StateA natural lake at Sabagreia in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, known for its annual fishing festival. Half a day
Akassa Lighthouse BrassA colonial-era lighthouse at the Nun River estuary in Akassa. 1–2 hours
Edumanom Forest Reserve Bayelsa StateA freshwater swamp forest reserve holding some of Nigeria's last recorded Niger Delta chimpanzee habitat. A full day or more
Akassa Royal Niger Company Site BrassThe coastal site at Akassa associated with the Royal Niger Company station and the 1895 Akassa Raid. 1–2 hours
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