Ibibio
PrintA language of Nigeria
ISO 639-3
Population
1,750,000 (1998 B. Connell).
Location
Akwa Ibom State, Itu, Uyo, Etinan, Ikot Abasi, Ikono, Ekpe-Atai, Uruan, Onna, Nsit-Ubium, and Mkpat Enin LGAs.
Language Maps
Language Status
3 (Wider communication).
Classification
Dialects
Central Ibibio, Enyong, Itak, Nsit. Several dialects.
Typology
SVO
Language Use
Ibibio is the main trade language of Akwa Ibom state. Used in university courses. Decreasing use of Efik [efi] as literary language.
Language Development
Taught in primary and secondary schools. Radio programs. TV. Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Christian.