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]

Toru-Orua
Town
Toru-Orua is located in Nigeria
Toru-Orua
Toru-Orua
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 5°06′10″N 6°04′00″E / 5.1029°N 6.0666°E / 5.1029; 6.0666
Country Nigeria
StateBayelsa State
LGASagbama
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Flooding

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Given that the community is surrounded by water, it has always suffered from flooding, causing many residents to flee their homes.[3]

Educational institutions

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The community is host to the University of Africa, Toru-Orua.[4]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "When Governor Dickson Pulled Nigeria to Toru-Orua - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "Eyemark". eyemark.ng. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "Flood: Primary school building collapses in Bayelsa". Premium Times. October 3, 2012. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Tona, Fidelia (August 23, 2022). "University of Africa, Toru-Orua set for 1st Convocation". BayelsaWatch. Retrieved February 9, 2024.