Delta State

==Notable people==
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*[[I Go Dye|Francis Agoda]] aka I Go Dye, popular comedian across Africa and [[United Nations]]' [[Millennium Development Goals]] Ambassador<ref>{{Cite web|title=STAR COMEDIAN, I GO DYE APPOINTED UN MDGs AMBASSADOR {{!}} Encomium Magazine|date=23 January 2014 |url=https://encomium.ng/star-comedian-i-go-dye-appointed-un-mdgs-ambassador/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Alibaba Akpobome]], stand-up comedian and actor<ref>{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Agency |date=2021-01-04 |title=Comedian Alibaba narrates experience with COVID-19 |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/434843-comedian-alibaba-narrates-experience-with-covid-19.html |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Venita Akpofure]], British-Nigerian actress and video vixen<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-23 |title=Venita Akpofure: I get stereotyped due to my looks |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/venita-akpofure-i-get-stereotyped-due-to-my-looks/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Eyimofe Atake]], Senior Advocate of Nigeria<ref name = Guardian>{{Cite news|title=Congestion in courts is killing advocacy, says Atake|url=https://guardian.ng/features/congestion-in-courts-is-killing-advocacy-says-atake/|language=en-US|access-date=2020-09-30}}</ref><ref name="Atakebirth">{{Cite news|title=EYIMOFE ATAKE CELEBRATES 60TH|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/02/25/eyimofe-atake-celebrates-60th/|language=en-US|access-date=2020-09-30}}</ref>
*[[F.O.M. Atake]], Nigerian Judge (1967–1977) and Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1979–1982)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2003/04/13/editorial-franklin-oritse-muyiwa-atake-1926-2003/|title= EDITORIAL: Franklin Oritse-Muyiwa Atake (1926 – 2003)| date=13 April 2003|access-date=29 January 2022|publisher= [[This Day (Nigeria)|This Day Newspaper]]}}</ref>
*[[John Aruakpor|Rt Rev'd John U Aruakpor]] Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Oleh<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Rt Revd John Usiwoma Aruakpor on World Anglican Clerical Directory|url=https://www.worldanglican.com/nigeria/oleh/the-church-of-nigeria-anglican-communion/the-rt-revd-john-usiwoma-aruakpor|access-date=2021-06-24|website=World Anglican Clerical Directory|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Michael Ashikodi Agbamuche]], former Attorney General & Minister for Justice of Nigeria<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-05-16|title=Former Nigeria Attorney General's son, others under investigation over N200mn fraud {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/134602-former-nigeria-attorney-generals-son-others-under-investigation-over-n200mn-fraud.html|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Udoka Azubuike]], professional basketball player for the [[Utah Jazz]], played at college for the [[University of Kansas]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Played Profile|url=http://kuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8612|website=KUAtletics.com|date = 2016-04-14}}</ref>
*[[Bovi]], Nigerian comedian, event host, Actor and skit maker<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-15|title=Bovi Ugboma Will Speak At NECLive8 On Sunday, April 25|url=https://thenet.ng/bovi-ugboma-will-speak-at-neclive8-on-sunday-april-25/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Nigerian Entertainment Today|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[J. P. Clark|John Pepper Clark]], first professor of English in Africa, poet and writer<ref>{{Cite web|title=John Pepper Clark {{!}} Biography, Works, & Facts|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Pepper-Clark|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en}}</ref>
*[[David Dafinone]], Renowned Account/Politician<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-01|title=David Dafinone (1927-2018): A chartered accountant par excellence|url=https://guardian.ng/features/a-chartered-accountant-par-excellence/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Destalker (comedian)|Destalker]], Nigerian comedian<ref>{{Cite web |last=sunnews |date=2017-04-20 |title=Destalker embarks on Laughter Crusade |url=https://sunnewsonline.com/destalker-embarks-on-laughter-crusade/ |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Paul Dike]], Past Chief of Defence Staff<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chief of Defence Staff, History of The Highest Commissioned Military Officer in Nigeria – NTA.ng – Breaking News, Nigeria, Africa, Worldwide|url=https://www.nta.ng/uncategorized/20150729-chief-of-defence-staff-history-of-the-highest-commissioned-military-officer-in-nigerian/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205232/https://www.nta.ng/uncategorized/20150729-chief-of-defence-staff-history-of-the-highest-commissioned-military-officer-in-nigerian/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Enebeli Elebuwa]], Nigerian Actor<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-12-17|title=Aftermath of Enebeli Elebuwa's death, Stella Damasus blasts Nollywood - Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/111548-aftermath-of-enebeli-elebuwas-death-stella-damasus-blasts-nollywood.html|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Mairo Ese]], Nigerian gospel singer
*[[Tony Elumelu]], [[United Bank for Africa|UBA]] and [[Heirs Holdings]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Africa|first=United Bank for|date=2020-09-23|title=Tony Elumelu named in "Time 100" list|url=https://www.ubagroup.com/tony-elumelu-named-in-time-100-list/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=UBA Group|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Godwin Emefiele]] present CBN Governor<ref>{{Cite web|title=Central Bank of Nigeria:: Board of Directors|url=https://www.cbn.gov.ng/aboutcbn/TheBoard.asp?Name=Mr.+Godwin+Emefiele+(CON)&Biodata=emefiele/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=www.cbn.gov.ng}}</ref>
*[[Olorogun O'tega Emerhor]], Nigerian financial industry leader and politician<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-25|title=O'tega Emerhor at 60: A portrait of redemptive service|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/otega-emerhor-60-portrait-redemptive-service/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Ayiri Emami]], is a Nigerian businessman, politician, and philanthropist.
*[[Erigga]], [[Nigerian]] [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] recording artist, songwriter<ref>{{Cite web|last=The360reporters|date=2021-01-16|title=Erigga Net Worth 2021: Erigga Biography, Musics, Age, Cars, Houses And Net Worth 2021|url=https://the360report.com/erigga-biography-and-net-worth/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The360Report|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Peter Etebo]], Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Football (Sky Sports)|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/player/144194/oghenekaro-etebo|access-date=2021-06-24|website=SkySports|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin]], founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-08|title=Suit against Fufeyin beginning of 'blackmail' against popular preachers, Cleric alleges|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/suit-against-fufeyin-beginning-of-blackmail-against-popular-preachers-cleric-alleges/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Harrysong]], Nigerian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-29|title=Harrysong Urges President Buhari To 'Stop Borrowing Money'|url=https://guardian.ng/life/harrysong-urges-president-buhari-to-stop-borrowing-money-to-fund-projects/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[James Ibori]], former governor of Delta State<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-26|title=£4.2m Ibori loot: Accountant-general claims money still being awaited|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/breakingnews/4-2m-ibori-loot-accountant-general-claims-money-still-being-awaited/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Alex Ibru]], Former minister of interior affairs and founder of the Guardian Newspaper<ref>https://saharareporters.com/2011/11/20/alex-ibru-guardian-publisher-dead</ref>
*[[Cecilia Ibru]], Former Managing Director of [[Oceanic Bank]]<ref>https://www.thecable.ng/cecilia-ibru-sanusi-persecuted-me-thinking-i-wanted-his-job-at-cbn/amp</ref>
*[[Elvina Ibru]], Nollywood Actress<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/08/25/elvina-ibru-the-baby-of-michael-ibru-dynasty?amp=1 | title=Elvina Ibru: The Baby of Michael Ibru Dynasty - THISDAYLIVE }}</ref>
*[[Felix Ibru]], First civilian governor of Delta State<ref>https://www.thecable.ng/felix-ibru-former-delta-governor-dies-at-80/amp</ref>
*[[Michael Ibru]], pioneer industrialist<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-12-06|title=The amazing life of Olorogun Michael Ibru|url=https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/the-amazing-life-of-olorogun-michael-ibru/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Businessday NG|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Oskar Ibru]], business magnate<ref>https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/08/11/oskar-ibru-joins-the-diamond-club</ref>
*[[Maiden Alex Ibru]], media executive<ref>https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/trinity-foundation-felicitates-with-lady-maiden-alex-ibru-75/</ref>
*[[Goodie Ibru]], businessman and hotelier<ref>https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/okowa-salutes-goodie-ibru-at-80/</ref>
*Emmanuel Ibru, Businessman and football administrator<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emmanuel Ibru:Â A Bold Foray into 'Deaf Football' - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/06/03/emmanuel-ibru-a-bold-foray-into-deaf-football |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref>
*[[Cornelius Adam Igbudu]] (1914–1981), founder of the Anglican Adam Preaching Society
*[[Ogaga Ifowodo]], lawyer and human rights activist
*[[Dumebi Iyamah]] Owner of Andrea Iyamah Brand<ref>{{Cite web|title=Andrea Iyamah – Lagos Fashion Week|url=http://lagosfashionweek.ng/designer-directory/listing/andrea-iyamah/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Don Jazzy]], Nigerian singer and producer<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simwa |first=Adrianna |date=2023-05-11 |title=Don Jazzy's bio and net worth: How has he become famous? |url=https://www.legit.ng/1084401-don-jazzys-biography-famous.html |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Ibe Kachikwu]], former Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Nigeria<ref>{{Cite web|title=Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, The Federal Republic of Nigeria {{!}} Energy Council|url=https://energycouncil.com/event-speakers/h-e-emmanuel-ibe-kachikwu/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Keshi]], Nigerian ex-defender, former head coach of the super eagles<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stephen Keshi: Ranking Big Boss's best six Nigeria debutants {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/lists/stephen-keshi-ranking-big-bosss-best-six-nigeria-debutants/dow5it8glejk1ka43c57sm7ga|access-date=2021-06-24|website=www.goal.com}}</ref>
*[[Festus Keyamo]], Nigerian lawyer and<ref>{{cite web |title=Festus Egwarewa Adeniyi Keyamo |url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/index.aspx?pageid=118&whoswhoid=2673 |website=africa-confidential.com}}</ref> a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN
*[[Lynxxx]], Recording artist, entrepreneur and the first Nigerian Pepsi brand ambassador<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chukie "Lynxxx" Edozien|url=https://www.africansinyorkshireproject.com/lynxxx-chukie-edozien.html|access-date=2021-06-24|website=African Stories in Hull & East Yorkshire|language=en}}</ref>
*Senator [[James Manager]] Ebiowou, Nigerian politician at the Senate level 
*[[Rosaline Meurer]], Gambian-born Nigerian actress<ref>{{Cite news|title=Who be Rosaline Meurer, wey Tonto Dike ex-husband call Mrs Churchill?|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-56072140|access-date=2021-06-24}}</ref>
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*[[Richard Mofe-Damijo]], Nigerian veteran actor, writer, producer, and lawyer, former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-07|title=Autochek unveils RMD as brand Ambassador|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/autochek-unveils-rmd-as-brand-ambassador/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Collins Nweke]], First non-Belgian born person elected to political office in West Flanders Belgium<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chris|date=2019-06-16|title=Nigerians in Diaspora - Collins Nweke: Belgian-Based Nigerian politician|url=https://leadership.ng/nigerians-in-diaspora-collins-nweke-belgian-based-nigerian-politician/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Nduka Obaigbena]] Founder, ThisDay & AriseTV<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-09|title=Media Mogul Nduka Obaigbena Now Patron of Nigerian Newspaper Owners|url=https://www.arise.tv/media-mogul-nduka-obaigbena-now-patron-of-nigerian-newspaper-owners/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Arise News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Sam Obi]], Ex-speaker and former acting governor of Delta State<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-03|title=BREAKING: Former Delta Acting Governor, Sam Obi, is dead|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/04/breaking-former-delta-acting-governor-sam-obi-is-dead/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Sheriff Oborevwori]] Governor Delta State
*[[Sunny Ofehe]], international human & environmental rights activist<ref>{{Cite web|title=Comrade Sunny Ofehe {{!}} Niger Delta Consortium|url=https://nigerdeltaconsortium.com/comrade-sunny-ofehe|access-date=2021-06-24|website=nigerdeltaconsortium.com}}</ref>
*[[Kenneth Ogba]], politician<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/06/breaking-delta-lawmaker-kenneth-ogba-is-dead|title=BREAKING: Delta Lawmaker, Kenneth Ogba is dead|last1=Ahon|first1=Festus|last2=Akuopha|first2=Ochuko|date=27 June 2021|access-date=28 June 2021|publisher=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]}}</ref>
*[[Timothy Ogene]], writer and lecturer at [[Harvard University]]
*[[Joy Ogwu]], former Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the [[United Nations]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambassador U. Joy Ogwu {{!}} Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations, New York|url=https://nigeriaunmission.org/tag/ambassador-joy-ogwu/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=nigeriaunmission.org}}</ref>
*[[Tanure Ojaide]], professor of English and renowned writer<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-20|title=When dons gathered in Port Harcourt, Abraka in honour of Tanure Ojaide@70|url=https://guardian.ng/art/when-dons-gathered-in-port-harcourt-abraka-in-honour-of-tanure-ojaide70/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Mandy Ojugbana]], musician<ref name="Asobele">{{cite book|last=Timothy|first=Asobele|title=Historical trends of Nigerian indigenous and contemporary music|date=2002|publisher=Rothmed International|location=Lagos|pages=53–56}}</ref>
*[[Jay-Jay Okocha|Okocha]], former Super Eagles Captain<ref>{{Cite news|title=Adepoju and Okocha: 'Stop looking for the next Jay-Jay'|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/55158240|access-date=2021-06-24}}</ref>
*[[Blessing Okagbare]], athlete, [[Summer Olympics|Olympic]] and [[World Athletics Championships]] medalist in the long jump, and a world medallist in the [[200 metres]]<ref>{{Cite news|title=Nigeria Blessing Okagbare don set new Guinness World Record|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/sport-56014988|access-date=2021-06-24}}</ref>
*[[Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala]], economist and international development expert, Boards of Standard Chartered Bank, Twitter, Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, and the African Risk Capacity<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-21|title=The World According to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala {{!}} THISDAY Style|url=https://www.thisdaystyle.ng/the-world-according-to-ngozi-okonjo-iweala/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Chris Okotie]], [[Nigerian]] musician, televangelist, politician<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-13|title=Gospel glamour: how Nigeria's pastors wield political power|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/13/gospel-glamour-how-nigerias-pastors-wield-political-power|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Ifeanyi Okowa]] former governor of Delta State
*[[Ben Okri]], writer, [[Nigerian]] poet and novelist<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ben Okri - Literature|url=https://literature.britishcouncil.org/writer/ben-okri|access-date=2021-06-24|website=literature.britishcouncil.org}}</ref>
*[[Sunday Oliseh]], Football Manager and former player<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-18|title=The perfect defensive midfield player – Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh|url=https://t.guardian.ng/sport/the-perfect-defensive-midfield-player-sunday-ogochukwu-oliseh/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204704/https://t.guardian.ng/sport/the-perfect-defensive-midfield-player-sunday-ogochukwu-oliseh/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Omawumi]], Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress; brand ambassador for [[Globacom]], [[Konga]], Malta Guinness<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-16|title=We Can't Help But Love Omawumi Even More After This...|url=https://glamsquadmagazine.com/we-cant-help-but-love-omawumi-even-more-after-this/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=GLAMSQUAD MAGAZINE|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Ovie Omo-Agege]], Nigerian lawyer, politician<ref name="vanguardngr.com"/>
*[[Rachel Oniga]], was a Nigerian film actress
*[[Dominic Oneya]], Retired Brigadier General in the [[Nigerian Army]] , former chairman of the [[Nigeria Football Association]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-10-12|title=Robbers In Delta Kill Daughter Of Former NFA President, Dominic Oneya|url=http://saharareporters.com/2014/10/12/robbers-delta-kill-daughter-former-nfa-president-dominic-oneya|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Sahara Reporters}}</ref>
*[[Divine Oduduru]], Nigerian sprinter and athlete
*[[Bruce Onobrakpeya]], 2006 UNESCO Living Human Treasure Award, trustee of Western Niger Delta University<ref>{{Cite web |title=African Voices Changemakers Profile Onobrakpeya, Mozambican Artist – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/05/07/african-voices-changemakers-profile-onobrakpeya-mozambican-artist/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref>
*[[Gamaliel Onosode]], Nigerian technocrat, administrator and a former presidential candidate<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-09-29|title=How boardroom guru, Gamaliel Onosode died at 82|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/09/how-boardroom-guru-gamaliel-onosode-dies-at-82/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Orezi]], singer, songwriter<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-12-11|title=I have not had sex for about a year - Singer Orezi {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/252176-i-not-sex-year-singer-orezi.html|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Ayo Oritsejafor]], founder of Word of Life Bible Church<ref>{{Cite web|title=President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and founder of Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has finally joined the league of wealthy clergy with private universities. {{!}} Encomium Magazine|date=30 May 2014 |url=https://encomium.ng/pastor-ayo-oritsejafor-builds-n2-5-billion-private-university-in-warri/|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Oru]], Nigerian politician, former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-13|title=I'll promote N-Delta Ministry mandate —Oru|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/ill-promote-n-delta-ministry-mandate-oru/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Peter Godsday Orubebe]], politician, ex-Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, ex-Minister of special duties<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-31|title=Ex-Minister, Godsday Orubebe, who almost derailed 2015 election, to face trial for corruption {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/192426-ex-minister-godsday-orubebe-who-almost-derailed-2015-election-to-face-trial-for-corruption.html|access-date=2021-06-24|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Dennis Osadebay]], Nigerian politician, lawyer, poet, journalist<ref>{{Cite web|title=Osadebay, an Insightful Leader|url=https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/the-guardian-nigeria/20190922/281921659763954|access-date=2021-06-24|via=PressReader}}</ref>
*[[Ifeanyi Ossai]] Founder CribMD
*[[Onigu Otite|Prof Onigu Otite]], sociologist and anthropologist<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-30|title=Onigu Otite: A founding father of Nigerian sociology|url=https://www.thecable.ng/onigu-otite-a-founding-father-of-nigerian-sociology|access-date=2021-06-24|website=TheCable|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Kingsley Otuaro]] former deputy governor of Delta State
*[[Jim Ovia]], Nigerian businessman, founder of [[Zenith Bank]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jim Ovia|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/jim-ovia/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Tim Owhefere]], Nigerian politician<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/breaking-delta-assembly-majority-leader-tim-ohwefere-is-dead|title=Breaking: Delta Assembly majority leader, Tim Ohwefere is dead|last=Ahon|first=Festus|date=28 January 2021|access-date=28 June 2021|publisher=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]}}</ref>
*General [[Alexander Ogomudia]], former chief of Defense staff (CDS) and former Chief of Army staff (COAS){{citation needed|date=October 2023}}
*[[Amaju Pinnick]], president of the [[Nigeria Football Federation]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=NFF President Pinnick wins Fifa Council seat by a landslide {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/nff-president-pinnick-wins-fifa-council-seat-by-a-landslide/10mlchsamz6fd1gx43jclfjhga|access-date=2021-06-24|website=www.goal.com}}</ref>
*[[Alfred Rewane]], businessman and NADECO financier{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}
*[[Igho Sanomi]], Nigerian businessman<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nsehe|first=Mfonobong|title=How Nigerian Oilman Igho Charles Sanomi II Built A Commodities Trading Giant|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2017/05/16/how-nigerian-oilman-igho-charles-sanomi-ii-built-a-billion-dollar-commodities-trading-giant/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref>
*[[SHiiKANE]], Nigerian Afro-Pop, Pop, Afrobeat, Jazz, Dance, R&B music group
*[[Zulu Sofola]], First published female Nigerian playwright and dramatist, first female Professor of Theater Arts in Africa<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigerian Female Dramatists: Expression, Resistance, Agency|url=https://www.routledge.com/Nigerian-Female-Dramatists-Expression-Resistance-Agency/Afolayan/p/book/9780367616106|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Routledge & CRC Press|language=en}}</ref>
*[[:ha:Ojo Taiye|Ojo Taiye]], [[Nigerian]] poet, winner of the Kingdoms in the Wild 2019 Annual Poetry Prize<ref>{{Cite web|last=thehaywriters|date=2021-04-28|title=Nigerian Poet, Ojo Taiye, Wins 2021 Hay Writers Circle Poetry Competition.|url=https://thehaywriters.wordpress.com/2021/04/28/nigerian-poet-ojo-taiye-wins-2021-hay-writers-circle-poetry-competition/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=THE HAY WRITERS|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Tompolo]], former Nigerian Militant Commander
*[[Abel Ubeku]], first black managing director of Guinness Nigeria Plc<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-06-17|title=Dr. Abel K. Ubeku, 1936-2014: In memoriam|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/06/dr-abel-k-ubeku-1936-2014-memoriam/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Patrick Utomi]], a Nigerian professor of political economy and management expert, Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and a former presidential candidate<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-01|title=Nigeria in mess because of bad leadership, says Utomi|url=https://guardian.ng/politics/nigeria-in-mess-because-of-bad-leadership-says-utomi/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Prince Tega Wanogho]], American football player
*[[Faithia Williams]],  is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director. 
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