Elelenwo, Port Harcourt


Elelenwo is a primarily residential neighborhood and former village with minor commercial hubs located within the Obio-Akpor local government area in the metropolis of Port Harcourt. The neighborhood is home to a number of state owned media establishments including, Rivers State Television and Radio Rivers.

Location

It is bounded on the south by Eleme beyond which is Okirika Island, on the west by Ogigba and Woji beyond which is Trans Amadi; on the north by Oil Mil Market, beyond which is Rumukurushe, and on the east by Iriebe, beyond which lies the Oyigbo local governmental area.

Overview

The neighborhood consists largely of mixed-income apartment buildings, public and privately owned estates, along with single-family homes of varying styles. Its only accessible police station is the Elelenwo Police Station.

Education

Elelenwo residents are served by Port Harcourt public and private schools, which includes;

Public schools

On April 15, 2007, it was reported an estimated seven police officers died during a raid on the Elelenwo and Mini Okoro police stations.