The State has a population of about five million people who have a rich and unique cultural heritage.Usually known to be friendly and hospitable, these people come from various ethnic nationalities namely,Abua, Andoni, Ekpeye, Engenni, Etche, lbaniIgbani, Ilkwerre, Kalabari, Ndoni, Okrika,etc. These ethnic groups have existed together for centuries, long before the creation of the State and are currently distributed in twenty three Local Government Areas.Port Harcourt is Nigeria's second largest commercial and agricultural centre and has the second busiest seaport in Nigeria. This cosmopolitan city has a busy international airport with regular local and international flights to all parts of the country and major cities of the world.It marks the eastern terminal of Nigeria's railway system.Besides, Rivers State with 23 Local Government Areas boasts of four degree-awarding institutions,two refineries, a petro-chemical plant, fertilizer plant and a liquefied natural gas plant.No wonder, Rivers State is described as the 'INVESTORS' haven'.The present administration has a plan it is pursuing vigorously to vastly push infrastructural development to first world standard. With a friendly people and harmonious environment, the number of interested local and foreign investors has continued to rise. The State is about to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation, with the gradual completion of its three- phase Independent Power Project.The present administration with Security Agencies is working assiduously to guarantee that the people live in an atmosphere of peace and security.Comparatively, since the inception of this administration, normalcy has returned to Port Harcourt and its environs and the growing interest by would-be investors is evidence that great confidence is being restored in the minds of residence and the business community alike.Investors draw assurances and guarantees from a viable labour force,an expanding market and hospitable population. The state's tourism opportunities and potentials are legendary and the famous elephant sanctuary in Andoni Local Government Area holds a lot for tourists.