Andoni Elephant and Beach Resort

Andoni and other parts of the Niger Delta used to house the hippoppotamus but presently they are out of site.

Andoni to host this year's International Migratory WaterBirds Counting Jan. (19th-21st)

WHY ANDONI IS THE MOST PREFERRED TOURISM DESTINATION IN RIVERS STATE

1. RARE ATLANTIC BEACHES with long, serene white sand shorelines measuring about 18.5 Miles.

2. Crooked creeks, mangroves, and rainforest landscapes blending marine and forest eco-systems that support some endemic biodiversity such as the ELEPHANT, HIPPOPOTAMUS, MONKIES, SEA TURTLE, DOLPHIN .

3. Vibrant fishing culture and seafood traditions rooted in centuries-old Obolo lifestyles which have born to the award-winning IJOK-IRIN FISHING FESTIVAL. Also, OYOROKOTO, in Andoni LGA, is most times referred to as the LARGEST FISHING SETTLEMENT IN WEST AFRICA

4. Undiscovered timeless cultural heritage of the Obolo people across three States in Nigeria (Abia, Akwa Ibom and Rivers). The legendary ANDONI HOUSE SKULLS situated at Agwut-Obolo town was targeted by the colonial government in 1904 and many historical and cultural bronze item were raided which are now on display in the British Museum and other museums across Europe.

*Andoni is ready!*
Join us for the Unveiling of the Andoni Carnival - “Rediscover Andoni 2025”

Date: 28 Nov. 2025

Venue::Council Field, Ngo Town

Time: Red carpet: 1 PM | Main event: 2 PM

Let’s celebrate our culture, creativity and pride.

AN NGO PRESENTS SOLAR STORAGE FACILITY TO OYOROKOTO COMMUNITY.

A Non Governmental Organisation,, The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Nigeria's premier NGO dedicated to conservation of nature and sustainable development, has presented solar storage fridges to the people of Oyorokoto community, in Andoni LGA. Oyorokoto is believed to be the largest fishing settlement in West Africa.

This initiative is part of NCF's effort in promoting environmental advocacy and preservation of the ecosystem in Andoni gir the pasta five years in collabration with Save Andoni Forest Elephant & Ecosystem Initiative (SAFE-i), a community-based conservation group. .

The donation took place today, 3rd August 2025, at Oyorokoto Community Andoni LGA Rivers State. While handing over the items to the community, the NCF's representatives, Dr. Stella Egbe and Mr. Sh*ttu Usman urged the Oyorokoto community to judiciously utilise the items to the benefits of all. The storage facility was received by the representative of Four Unit Heads of the Oyorokoto community led by Chief (Elect.) Rokeek Ngo.

The donation was supported by German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclare Safety and Consumer Protection and IKI International Climate Initiative. This support titled " Creating A Resilient East Atlantic Flyway" (CREAF) is aimed at Conserving Wetlands, Empowering People, Safeguarding Migratory Birds.

In his appreciation speech, the Coordinator of the SAFE-i, Chief Gogo A.Ujile , thanked NCF and her allied partners for the good gesture and promised to continue in the campaign to encourage the preservation of natural resources in the area.

He said, "Andoni Island is regarded as Nigeria's most biodiverse island with enormous natural resources". Recall that recently, elephants have been roaming around the Ikuru Town, Ekede, and Okoroboile axis of Andoni

Other activities of the NCF in Andoni. Include;

1. Nypa Palm Utilization Training Program
2. Planting of over 10,000 mangrove seedlings at Unyeada and Unyengala
3. Establishment of Conservation Clubs in Secondary Schools in Andoni
4. Donation of exercise books to both Primary and Secondary Schools in Andoni

Andoni has so much to offer for ecotourism

* Andoni Elephant Sanctuary
* Beautiful Okuru Town Beach
* Unyeada Fishing Festival (Ijok-irin)
* Oyorokoto Dolphin Watching Centre
* Nypa Palm Crafts
* Relics of the House of Skulls
* Boat ride along the meandering creeks

Why not take time to visit Andoni during the Festival 2025 to experience the wild nature of Andoni.

Onun oo!

Things to do
1. See Elephant
2. See Dolphin
3. See relice of the House of Skull
4. See Unyeada Fishing Festival
5. See Oyorokoto (the Fishing Settlement in West Africa),

Today is International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD).

IVAD is an annual event celebrated globally to highlight the critical role vultures play in our ecosystems and the urgent need for their conservation.

Without vultures, humans are vulnerable to the spread of infectious diseases.

Despite this, it is displeasing that vulture numbers are decreasing rapidly - with many species now listed as endangered.

Join us as we shine the light on the importance of these mighty species and the urgent need for their conservation.

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BirdLife International
BirdLife International Africa
United Nations Biodiversity

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Today marks the International Day of Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation.
Here in Andoni the 99% of the mangrove ecosystem is been balkanized by the invasive NYPA PALM.
This does not only posed a serious threat to the ecosystem services but to the health and economic wellbeing of the people.
That's one of the reasons why Andoni fishermen have to migrate to other parts of the Niger Delta for fishing