Amassoma

Amassoma is a town in Bayelsa State, Southern Nigeria. It is located in the Yenagoa Local Government Area and is a significant community within the Ijaw ethnic group. Amassoma is notable as the location of the Niger Delta University (NDU), the premier state-owned university in Bayelsa State. The presence of NDU has made Amassoma a hub for education, commerce, and social interaction within the region. The local economy is primarily agrarian, with fishing and farming being important occupations for residents.