Odi
Bayelsa, Nigeria
Why visit Odi?
Odi is a town in central Bayelsa State, situated on the Nun River, in Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA. It is a traditional Ijaw settlement, and is internationally known as the site of the November 1999 Odi massacre, in which the Nigerian military destroyed almost the entire town in a reprisal operation following the killing of police officers in the area — an event that remains a defining part of the town's modern history and of the wider Niger Delta resource-control movement.
The dry season (November–March) is the best time to visit.
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By Plane
The nearest airport is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), about 2 hrs by road.
By Train
No passenger rail service.
By Car / Road
Odi is accessible from Yenagoa (45 mins) by road.
Motorcycle taxis are available.
What are the things to do?
Nun River — the river that flows through Odi
Odi Market — a local market
Boat trips on the Nun River — explore the creeks
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Ijaw cuisine.
Where to drink?
Palm wine and soft drinks.
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Basic guesthouses.
What should you buy?
Local produce and fish.
Where to go next?
- Yenagoa — 45 mins south
- Kaiama — 30 mins north
Nearby in Bayelsa
More places to explore around Odi.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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