Mgbolizhia

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
gmz
Alternate Names
Mgbo, Ngbo
Population

190,000 (2012 SIL).

Location

Ebonyi State, Ohaukwu LGA; Benue State, Ado LGA.

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Igboid, Igbo
Dialects

Similar to Igbo [ibo].

Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Bible portions: 1980–2005.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mgbolizhia
Writing
Latin script.