Dibil

Dibil is a small rural settlement located in the Niger Delta region of Southern Nigeria. The village lies within the administrative boundaries of Bayelsa State, approximately 25 kilometres east of the regional capital Yenagoa. Dibil is situated on a low plateau that rises above the surrounding mangrove swamps, giving it a distinctive topography compared with neighbouring communities. The nearest major road is the Yenagoa‑Ekeremor highway, which provides access to regional markets.

According to the 2006 national census, Dibil had a population of roughly 1,200 residents. The community is predominantly composed of the Esan people, who speak the Esan dialect as their first language. Other language groups present include the Ijaw and Yoruba speakers, reflecting the area’s ethnic diversity. Economic activity in Dibil centres on subsistence agriculture, fishing, and the small-scale cultivation of cassava, yams, and plantain. In recent years, a number of local cooperatives have been established to support fish processing and market integration.

Dibil’s social fabric is organised around a communal council of elders, which handles local dispute resolution, land tenure matters, and festival planning. Traditional ceremonies such as the Pewa festival and the New Yam festival are celebrated with communal feasts, music, and drumming, reinforcing community cohesion. The village maintains a primary health post and a primary school, which serve the local population and those in surrounding hamlets. Government development programmes have recently focused on improving water supply, sanitation, and educational infrastructure.