Ikpisan community is an Itsekiri community located in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The community is located along the main Warri River heading towards Forcados. The Ikpisan Community was founded by Opuowe.
Geography and Governmental Structure
Ikpisan community is located in latitude of 5°30’10.2″N and longitude of 5°43’21.7″E. It is situated alongside other Itsekiri communities namely Aja-Enetsemi, Aja-Egbe(Ighodemi), Aja-William Moore, Aja-Ukugbawa, Aja-Ekpeminagha/Aja-Popo, Aja-Efejuku, Aja-Iyemiduokori, Aja-Okuololo and Aja-Eyinsan.
Dancing during the Ulu Ijeke 
The audience enjoying the presentation of Ulu Ijeke dance by Ikpisan community 
A lady from Ikpisan Community dancing 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
Women from Ikpisan Community dancing 
Itsekiri lady dressed in ukueke 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
Men from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
Ikpisan community dancers 
Ikpisan community dancers 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
Ikpisan community dancers 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
An Itsekiri lady from Ikpisan community 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
An Itsekiri lady from Ikpisan community 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
Ikpisan community dancer with Gordon’s drink 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire 
Olotu at the Burial ceremony of Ogiame Ikenwoli 
A lady from Ikpisan Community dancing 
A man from Ikpisan Community dancing with fire
Families
Several families now call Ikpisan community home. Pa Opuowe birthed three children namely Ogbankomi, Mero and Ometoruwa. They lived together as a family and were later joined by other families.
Popular Personalities from the Community
- A very popular personality from the Ikpisan community is Pa. Omajuwa Mero Metsese who is a very social man.
Ikpisan Community Resources
There are claims of Ikpisan community having crude oil as a natural resource with some oil wells located within the island. Shell Nigeria previously sent personnels to the community but this has not progressed since they last came to the community. The community also has a huge land which can be explored for several activities. It is also very close to main Warri by boat as a typical boat ride should be around 15 minutes. The community is close to the river and as such, fishing is a major resource that can be explored.
Institutions located at Ikpisan Community
School
The community currently has no school. The nearest school is located at Ode-Itsekiri community which is about 3 kilometres away. There are also several schools in Warri city that can be accessed by students using boats.
Health Facility
There is currently no health facility at Ikpisan Community. The nearest health centre is located at Ode-Itsekiri Community while serious health cases are referred to Warri General Hospital.
Religious Facilities
The community is host to both traditional worshippers and modern influence Christianity. The community has a traditional shrine likewise the free will of Christians in the community to establish her worship centres.
Banking Facility
There is no bank facility in the community.
Ikpisan Community Governance
The community has a governance structure in place like most Itsekiri communities. In terms of hierarchy of governance, Ogiame Atuwatse III is the head of the community and this is followed by the Olare Aja of the community. There is a council of elders which takes decisions alongside the Olare Aja. They are followed by a Community Management Committee also known as Community Trust. Their role is supplemented by a Youth Body and there is the Women wing.
Youth Body
| No | Name | Position |
| 1 | Orighoye Ogbankomi Etuwewe | Chairman |
| 2 | Elvis Ometoruwa | Vice Chairman |
| 3 | Misan Okoro Ogbegbe | Secretary |
Community Management Committee
| No | Name | Position |
| 1 | Johnbull Agbankomi | Chairman |
| 2 | John Mero Oritsemolebi | Vice Chairman |
| 3 | Florence Ogbankomi | Secretary |
Olare-Aja
PA. Omajuwa Mero Metsese
Festivals
Cultural
Ikpisan community dances the very unique Ulu Ijeke. The community is rich in culture which is evident in their dance presentation at the burial ceremony of Ogiame Ikenwoli. A single drum is used with different gong type (Agogo) and children allowed to get in on the act as well.
Religious
News about Ikpisan Community
https://freshangleng.com/12254/we-are-not-under-ikpisan–nine-warri-communities-declare
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/ugbajo-itsekiri-celebrates-olu-warri-health-programme-residents/
http://www.warrivoiceng.com/2020/04/ikpisan-community-commends-ugbajo.html