Elelenwo, Port Harcourt
| Elelenwo | |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | |
| Coordinates: 4°50′13″N 7°4′12″E / 4.83694°N 7.07000°ECoordinates: 4°50′13″N 7°4′12″E / 4.83694°N 7.07000°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Rivers State |
| LGA | Obio-Akpor |
| City | Port Harcourt |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
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.[1] The neighborhood is home to a number of state owned media establishments including, Rivers State Television (RSTV) and Radio Rivers.[2][3]
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.[1]
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.[4][5]
Education
Elelenwo residents are served by Port Harcourt public and private schools, which includes;
Public schools
Private schools
- Topline Schools[8]
- Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School (ACMGS)
- Moncordel International School[9]
- Marygold International School, 58 Station Road
- Covenant Group Of Schools, 1 Grace Avenue
Crime
On April 15, 2007, it was reported an estimated seven police officers died during a raid on the Elelenwo and Mini Okoro police stations.[10]
References
- 1 2 "Elelenwo (Port Harcourt)". Wikimapia. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "Rivers State Television Channel 22". rstv22.tv. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "Thieves Invade Elelenwo Station Of Radio Rivers …Cart Away Gen Set Parts". The Tide. 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "Rumuibekwe/Elelenwo". The Tide. 2010-07-06. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "PH Building Collapse: NIOB Urges Prosecution Of Rogue Contractor". The Tide. 2013-08-09. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "State Primary School, Elelenwo". ministryofeducationriversstate.com.ng. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "Community Boys Secondary School, Elelenwo". NigeriaGalleria. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "Topline Schools Shines in 2011 WASSCE". toplineschools.com. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "Moncordel International School". Nigerian Schools Directory. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "Blocdbath in Port Harcourt". The Nation. 2007-04-15. Retrieved 2014-05-19.