Isekiri

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Chekiri, Irhobo, Iselema-Otu, Ishekiri, Itsekiri, Iwere, Jekri, Selemo, Shekiri, Warri

Population

510,000 (1991 UBS).

Location

Delta State, Warri, Bomadi, and Ethiope LGAs.

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification

Dialects

Similar to Yoruba [yor].

Language Development

Taught in primary schools. Grammar. NT: 1985.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.