Toru-Orua | |
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Town | |
  Toru-Orua Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°06′10″N 6°04′00″E / 5.1029°N 6.0666°E | |
| Country | 
Nigeria |
| State | Bayelsa State |
| LGA | Sagbama |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Toru-Orua is a community located in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. It is among the several communities in Bayelsa State. The community is largely an agrarian community surrounded by water. The indigenes of the community primarily engage in fishing and farming. The community is of the Tarakiri Kingdom of the Ijaw nationality located along River Forcados. [1] [2]
Flooding
Given that the community is surrounded by water, it has always suffered from flooding, causing many residents to flee their homes. [3]
Educational institutions
The community is host to the University of Africa, Toru-Orua. [4]
Notable people
See also
References
- ^ "When Governor Dickson Pulled Nigeria to Toru-Orua - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Eyemark". eyemark.ng. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
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^ www.premiumtimesng.com
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/102294-flood-primary-school-building-collapses-in-bayelsa.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
{{ cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=( help) - ^ Tona, Fidelia (2022-08-23). "University of Africa, Toru-Orua set for 1st Convocation". BayelsaWatch. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
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Toru-Orua | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Toru-Orua Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°06′10″N 6°04′00″E / 5.1029°N 6.0666°E | |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| State | Bayelsa State |
| LGA | Sagbama |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Toru-Orua is a community located in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. It is among the several communities in Bayelsa State. The community is largely an agrarian community surrounded by water. The indigenes of the community primarily engage in fishing and farming. The community is of the Tarakiri Kingdom of the Ijaw nationality located along River Forcados. [1] [2]
Flooding
Given that the community is surrounded by water, it has always suffered from flooding, causing many residents to flee their homes. [3]
Educational institutions
The community is host to the University of Africa, Toru-Orua. [4]
Notable people
See also
References
- ^ "When Governor Dickson Pulled Nigeria to Toru-Orua - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Eyemark". eyemark.ng. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
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^ www.premiumtimesng.com
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/102294-flood-primary-school-building-collapses-in-bayelsa.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
{{ cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=( help) - ^ Tona, Fidelia (2022-08-23). "University of Africa, Toru-Orua set for 1st Convocation". BayelsaWatch. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
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