Oyorokoto

Oyorokoto is a fishing settlement located on Andoni Island in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria,[1][2] and is often referred to as the largest fishing settlement in West Africa sub region.[3] Oyorokoto is an emerging tourists destination in Rivers State, and home to many endangered species. Different species of sea turtle and dolphin are often by-caught by fishermen here. A large dolphin which attracted the attention of both local and international conservation groups was caught by a fisherman at Oyorokoto in the year 2020. [4]

Oyorokoto
Tourists Destination in Rivers State
Oyorokoto is located in Nigeria
Oyorokoto
Oyorokoto
Coordinates: 4°31′51″N 7°26′40″E
CountryNigeria
StateRivers State
LGAAndoni
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)

Tourists attraction

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation in collaboration with an indigenous non-governmental organization, Save Andoni Forest Elephants Initiative (Safe-i), have started the process of sensitization and awareness campaign among fishermen in Oyorokoto to preserve endangered marine species in Andoni Local Government Area. Oyorokoto also part of the proposed Andoni Elephant sanctuary and Marine national park

Oyorokoto Atlantic beach

Oyorokoto features one of the longest sand beaches in Nigeria suitable for holiday makers and eco-tourism.[5]

References
  1. Mindat.org: Oyorokoto
  2. Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations: Marine Fisheries Resources 4.1.6.a
  3. "#INVESTINRIVERSSTATE : FOCUS ON ANDONI". Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  4. Checkout the Strange fish that was caught in Andoni Local Government Area today. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "Travel Destination: Oyorokoto". Artsy Moments. 2018-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-03.

4°26′56″N 7°19′55″E


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