Bille, Nigeria Explained

Bille, Nigeria should not be confused with Balle, Nigeria.

Bille is a town located in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria.^[1]

The community is located on the coastline of Rivers State and accessible through water.^[2]

The people of Bille town are known for traditional fishing.

Recently the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike commissioned a new jetty to aid movement of people and goods from the coastal community to the dry land area.^[3]

The community houses the Bille kingdom which is a tourist site for visitors in Rivers State. The Amanyanabo of Bille Kingdom (traditional ruler) is Igbiki-Ingeri Ngowari Herbert.^{[4] [5]}

The community also houses hydrocarbon deposit and was also involved in the oil spill case involving the host community and Shell oil company and Oghale community.^[6]

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Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021-01-16 . Bille, a tourist haven in Rivers set to have a new King . 2023-05-13 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
2. Web site: Naku . Dennis . 2022-09-03 . Rivers police probe pirates’ attack on passenger boat . 2023-05-13 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
3. Web site: Naku . Dennis . 2021-01-10 . Wike threatens to shut Rivers jetty over criminal activities . 2023-05-13 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
4. Web site: 2021-01-16 . Bille, a tourist haven in Rivers set to have a new King . 2023-05-13 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
5. Web site: About Bille  . 2023-05-13 . www.billedevelopment.com.
6. News: Bille & Oghale oil communities vs Shell ruling - “We don pass first hurdle, now we sabi say truth go prevail” . BBC News Pidgin . 2023-05-13.