Khana is a Local Government Area located in the South-East senatorial district of Rivers State, Nigeria.[1] Its administrative seat is in the town of Bori.
Khana Bariton | |
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| Motto: Ka-aleneBari | |
  Khana | |
| Coordinates: 4°42′N 7°21′E / 4.700°N 7.350°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Rivers State |
| Date created | 1992 |
| Seat | Bori |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Bariere Thomas (PDP) |
| • Deputy Local Government Chairman | Ibrahim Nugbenekpugi (PDP) |
| • Local Government Council | Ward 1: Kpae Dumale James (PDP) Ward 2: Ika Meesua Daniel (PDP) Ward 3: Joseph Kaborloobari Joy (PDP) Ward 4: Nkana Lesor (PDP) Ward 5: Agbuzi Clinton Lekia (PDP) Ward 6: Teeh Bariledum (PDP) Ward 7: Nwazim Clever Barikui (PDP) Ward 8: Nordee Robinson Nule (PDP) Ward 9: Barigbome Amos (PDP) Ward 10: Sorle Ikolebabari (PDP) Ward 11: Baridakara Harrison (PDP) Ward 12: Suale Faith Tigiri (PDP) Ward 13: Ipia Prince Barisua (PDP) Ward 14: Gobari Deebom (PDP) Ward 15: Numdaere Micah Dickson (PDP) Ward 16: Barinee Monday Nwigbara (PDP) Ward 17: Emmanuel Barisi Mercy (PDP) Ward 18: Nyobah Neeka (PDP) Ward 19: Isaiah Waale Goodness (PDP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 220 sq mi (560 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 294,217 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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It has an area of 560 km2 and a population estimated about 294,217 at the 2006 census.[2] The local language is the Khana language.[citation needed]
The postal code of the area is 504.[3] Khana is part of the Ogoni tribe[4]
References
Khana has three Districts Namely, Nyokhana, Kenkhana and Babbe. This three districts form part of the Six kingdoms in Ogoni.
Some of the villages in Nyokhana are Bunu-Bangha, Nyobe-Bangha, Lumene-Bangha, Kabangha, Kere-Bangha, Koro-Bangha, Luekue-Bangha, Bionu-Bangha, Opuoko, Kalaoko, Bianu, Taabaa, Kpong, Beeri, Nyokuru, Sogho, Okwale, Lueku, Lorre, Yae, Daen, Luuwa etc.
Some of the villages in Kenkhana are Bane, Kono, Kwawa, Buan, Luubara, Duburo, Pue, Kpean, Baen, Eweh, Bane, Wiiyaakara, Kaani etc. Khana shares boundaries with Oyigbo to the north, Tai and Gokana to the west, Akwa ibom State to the east, and finally Andoni and Opobo Nkoro to the south
Some of the villages in Babbe are Boue, Kaa, Sii, Zaakpon, Kanni-Babbe, Gwara, Eeeken, Betem, Luawii, etc.
- Notable names from the area in no ranking are: Prof. Don Baridam, Prof. L.C Micah, Dr. Owen Wiwa, Rear Admiral Bakpo, Sir. O.B Deemua, Prof. Sam Nwideeduh, Monsgr Pius Kii, Prof. JB Kinanee, HRM. Sampson BasiGbara Maeba, Sen. Lee Ledogo Maeba, Rev. Dr. Douglas Fabeke to mention but few.
- Major government institution: Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic (formerly, Rivers State Polytechnic), Bori
Nigeria Postal Service, BoriGeneral Hospital, BoriNigeria Police Force, Division and Area CommandRivers State Judiciary (High Court), BoriCentre of Excellence,Bori
- Major occupation: Farming
- Markets: Dumua, Dusor, DuBori
Reference: Nwisane, Clifford Bariton and Deedenwii Bariture Neele