Rivers State, located in Nigeria's South-South region, comprises 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each assigned specific postal codes by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). These codes are crucial for efficient mail distribution, logistics, and accurate address identification.
Official List of Rivers State LGAs and Their Postal Codes
Below is the comprehensive list of all LGAs in Rivers State along with their respective postal codes:
|
Local Government Area (LGA) |
Postal Code(s) |
|
Abua–Odual |
510102 |
|
Ahoada East |
510101 – 510281 |
|
Ahoada West |
510101 |
|
Akuku-Toru |
504103 |
|
Andoni |
503102 |
|
Asari-Toru |
504101 |
|
Bonny |
503101 |
|
Degema |
504102 |
|
Eleme |
501101 |
|
Emohua |
511102 |
|
Etche |
512101 |
|
Gokana |
501103 |
|
Ikwerre |
511101 |
|
Khana |
502101 – 502102 |
|
Obio-Akpor |
502101 – 502102 |
|
Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni |
510103 – 510104 |
|
Ogu–Bolo |
500104 |
|
Okrika |
500103 |
|
Omuma |
512102 |
|
Opobo–Nkoro |
503103 |
|
Oyigbo |
502103 – 502104 |
|
Port Harcourt |
500101 – 500272 |
|
Tai |
501102 |
Note: The general postal code range for Rivers State is 500001 to 512102, with 500001 designated for the NIPOST headquarters in Port Harcourt.
Major Post Office Addresses in Rivers State
Here are some key post offices across Rivers State:
|
Post Office |
Address |
LGA |
|
Port Harcourt GPO |
Station Road, Port Harcourt |
Port Harcourt |
|
Trans Amadi |
Plot 280, Trans Amadi Industrial Layout |
Obio-Akpor |
|
Woji |
Woji Road, Woji |
Obio-Akpor |
|
Nchia |
6 Obonwanke, Nchia |
Eleme |
|
Federal Secretariat |
Aba Road, Port Harcourt |
Obio-Akpor |
|
Okrika |
Nberisima Street, Okrika |
Okrika |
|
Bori |
13 Hospital Road, Bori |
Khana |
|
Bodo |
Bodo Town |
Gokana |
|
Okehi |
Umukboak, Okehi 2 |
Etche |
|
Opobo |
Opposite Brown’s Compound, Opobo |
Opobo–Nkoro |
Why Using the Correct Postal Code Matters
Utilizing the correct postal code:
- Ensures accurate and prompt mail and parcel delivery.
- Facilitates successful online registrations and applications.
- Supports efficient logistics and e-commerce operations.
- Reduces the risk of delivery errors and misrouting.
Conclusion
Whether you're in Port Harcourt, Bonny, Bori, or any other part of Rivers State, using the correct postal code is crucial for efficient mail and package delivery. This updated guide ensures that your correspondence reaches its intended destination promptly.
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