Warri is a city in the southwestern part of the Niger Delta, in Delta State, Nigeria. It has a long history as a major city for the crude oil industry in the country.
Warri is a notable city in Delta State with an estimated population of 2 million people (2016). It is bordered by other communities within the state, such as Ughelli, Sapele, Okpe, Udu and Uvwie. Warri is one of the oil epicentres of the country. Warri was the administrative capital of Delta Province during the colonial times. Now it has an extension Delta State Government House. Warri City is a residence to four monarchs, namely the Olu of Warri (Itsekiri), Ovie of the Okere-Warri Kingdom (Urhobo), the Ovie of Agbarha-Ame Warri Kingdom (Urhobo) and the Pere of Ogbeijaw (Ijaw). It was founded by Prince Ginuwa from Benin 60 miles (97 kilometres) north in the late 15th century.
The major ways to move around are through public mass transit buses and tricycles (popularly called keke napep). Also, there are jetties for movement around waterways.
Some interesting places to visit in Warri include: 1 Delta Ports. The Delta Ports are a quadruplet of seaports sited along the Niger Delta coastline in the port towns of Warri, Sapele, Koko and Burutu. (updated Jun 2021) 2 Effurun Garden Park. (updated Jun 2021) 3 Falcorp Mangrove Park and Mini Zoo, Ijala Ikenren, 332101 (off the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) Jetty, Road or via Ifiekporo Road, through Ubeji). 10AM to 6PM. On entering into the park, you see a bird's-eye view of the royal cemetery where all the past Olus of the Iwere Kingdom are buried. The Royal Museum displays artefacts of the ancient Warri Kingdom.
Abraka Golf Course, 9 Old Sapele-Agbor Road, Oria, Abraka, ☏ +234 703 364 8662, +234 817 830 7403. 9AM - 5PM. This luxurious resort sits on over 100 acres of lush green land, surrounded by the ambience of refreshing gardens, exotic birds, horses and a scenic walkway. (updated Jun 2021) 1 Lighthouse Cinema, Warri Port Expy, Okuokoko, ☏ +234 903 657 5516. 9AM-10PM. (updated Jan 2022) There are some fun festivals that usually take place within the city. These festivals include: Awankere Juju festival. (updated Jun 2021) Okere festival. (updated Jun 2021).
There are several nice spots for visitors and tourists in Warri town to relax and enjoy a good meal. Some of them include: 1 AJ Fast Food, 214 Airport Road, Edjeba, ☏ +234 8158174234. 8AM-9PM. For a quick bite. Has desserts too. (updated Aug 2020) 2 Temple Grill, Plot 587 21st Street DDPA Estate Uview, ☏ +234 8180000754. Tue-Fri 3PM-12:30AM, Sat 11AM-midnight, closed Sun Mon. It is rather chic and swanky. You can have a glass of Hennessy with your meal. (updated Aug 2020) 3 Casa Nito Food Delivery, 10 Katsina Close, NPDC/NDW Estate former shell Estate, Edjeba (GPPM+PF8 Warri), ☏ +234 802 305 1051. 8AM-5PM.
Lady J Gardens, Bar and Grill, NPA 25 Warri Sapele Road, ☏ +234 814 490 2529. Dine-in, alcohol, take away, sitting in groups. (updated Mar 2022) 1 Exclusive Spot Bar & Lounge, KM 1 DSC Expressway, by Conoil Filling Station, Ebrumede, Effurun, ☏ +234 813 006 0233. 24 hours. Dine-in. Takeawa. Delivery. Reservations required. (updated Dec 2021)
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In Sep, Warri typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 30 rainy days.
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