Rivers and Waterways

Urhobo territory is home to rivers and streams which have endured from primeval times.  

The rivers are;

• • • Ethiope River,
    • Jamieson River,
    • Ologbo/OsiomoRiver,
    • Warri River,
    • Forcados River,
    • Okpare Creek,
    • Edor/Obanegbe Creek,
    • Esaba Creek,
    • Oleri Creek,
    • Eghwu/Oguname Creek,
    • Olota Creek,
    • Arhavwarien Creek,
    • Okumesi Creek,
    • Ogunu-Ekpan Creek,
    • Elume Creek,
    • Hole in the Wall Creek.

The rivers are a treasure-trove of fishes, shrimps, prawns, periwinkles etc, which can sustain a booming fish industry.  Apart from being a means of transportation, the rivers and waterways are also a source of water supply. Their aquatic splendour constitutes potential landmarks for tourism.