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AIKRN IJAW, DELTA STATE REPORT

This report explores how Indigenous Knowledge Systems can serve as a powerful foundation for employment creation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development among Ijaw communities in Delta State, Nigeria. Drawing on extensive field research across Burutu, Bomadi, and Patani Local Government Areas, it examines how traditional livelihoods such as fishing, farming, palm oil processing, boat making, local distillation, and artisanal industries continue to support communities while revealing the challenges that limit their growth.

Through the voices and experiences of community members, particularly women and youth, the report highlights practical opportunities for integrating indigenous knowledge with modern skills, innovation, and enterprise development. It offers valuable insights and actionable recommendations for policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, and community leaders seeking inclusive, culturally grounded pathways to economic empowerment and sustainable growth in the Niger Delta and beyond.