Ibibio
A language of Nigeria
| Population | No estimate available. |
| Region | Akwa Ibom state, Itu, Uyo, Etinan, Ikot Abasi, Ikono, Ekpe-Atai, Uruan, Onna, Nsit-Ubium, and Mkpat Enin LGAs. |
| Language maps |
Nigeria, Map 10, reference number 421 Nigeria, Map 9, reference number 421 |
| Dialects | Enyong, Central Ibibio, Itak, Nsit. Several dialects. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Delta Cross, Lower Cross, Obolo, Efik |
| Language use | Trade language. Ibibio is the main trade language of Akwa Ibom state. Used in university courses. Decreasing in use of Efik [efi] as literary language. |
| Language development | Taught in primary and secondary schools. Radio programs. TV. Dictionary. Grammar. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | SVO. Christian. |
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