Abonnema

Abonnema is a town and river port in Rivers state, southern Nigeria, situated on the Sambreiro River. It was a traditional market center for the Ijo (Ijaw) people and became a significant exporter of palm oil and kernels after the decline of the slave trade. While its port has been overshadowed by Port Harcourt, Abonnema remains a notable location in the Niger Delta region, an area characterized by swamps, mangroves, and tropical rainforests. The region is known for its numerous rivers, which facilitated the growth of fishing and palm oil ports like Abonnema, Bonny, and Degema.1