Warri Chronicles

Warri is a sprawling city in present day Delta State of Nigeria. It is the biggest city in the state although it is not the political capital. Warri was home to a lot of foreign and indigenous oil companies in the ’70s through the ’90s. It is home a one of Nigeria’s oil refineries, and it has a Seaport which largely serves the petroleum industry in the state. Even now, the relics of Warri’s past glory can be seen all over the city; a lot of it in sad ruins.

This city is arguably one of the most important cities in the economy of the South South region of Nigeria and in time past played a major role in the economy of Nigeria. Unfortunately, communal crises and militancy saw the oil exploration companies scampering for safety, almost bringing the vibrant city to its knees. But it is near impossible to bring Warri to its knees; this city has a way of using the death knell as a wakeup call, and with swag, it swings back and springs up with shouts of “Warri no dey carry last.”
This book is not a work of fiction; everything in it happened and though some of the details may be hazy, I have taken care to avoid embellishment. I hope that in reading this account you remember your own hometown and pay tribute to the place that nurtured you.

Enjoy!