Isekiri
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 510,000 (1991 UBS). |
| Region | Delta state, Warri, Bomadi, and Ethiope LGAs. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 9, reference number 395 |
| Alternate names | Chekiri, Irhobo, Iselema-Otu, Ishekiri, Itsekiri, Iwere, Jekri, Selemo, Shekiri, Warri |
| Dialects | Similar to Yoruba [yor]. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Defoid, Yoruboid, Edekiri |
| Language development | Taught in primary schools. Grammar. NT: 1985. |
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