Idoma
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 600,000 (1991 UBS). |
| Region | Benue state, Otukpo and Okpokwu LGAs. |
| Language maps |
Nigeria, Map 10, reference number 325 Nigeria, Map 6, reference number 325 Nigeria, Map 7, reference number 325 |
| Dialects | Idoma Central (Oturkpo, Akpoto), Idoma West, Idoma South (Igumale, Igwaale, Ijigbam), Okpogu. A dialect subgroup. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Idomoid, Akweya, Etulo-Idoma, Idoma |
| Language use | Official language. Used in adult education. |
| Language development | Taught in primary schools. Radio programs. TV. Grammar. NT: 1970. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists: yams, guinea corn, cassava, maize, beniseed, rice, millet; hunters; fishermen. |
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