Igboid · Nigeria’s peoples

Asa and Ndoki (Oyigbo)

The indigenous Asa and Ndoki of Oyigbo LGA in Rivers State speak Igbo dialects.

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At a glance

Where do the Asa and Ndoki (Oyigbo) people live?: Their homeland is in Oyigbo in Rivers State, across 1 local government area.
What language do the Asa and Ndoki (Oyigbo) speak?: Ndoki and Asa (Igbo dialects), a language of the Igboid family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Igboid).

Overview

The indigenous Asa and Ndoki of Oyigbo LGA in Rivers State speak Igbo dialects. The Indigenous Igbo Council of Rivers counts them as Igbo; as with other Igbo-speaking Rivers peoples, this is contested.^[2],[3],[4]Medium confidence

Where the Asa and Ndoki (Oyigbo) live

Local government areas by state. Homeland: the group is the majority. Shared area: a large share of a mixed area. Smaller presence: present, but a small share.

Rivers
- Oyigbo(Homeland)

Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.

Communities beyond the homeland

Ndoki district (Oyigbo)

Oyigbo, Rivers State: Afa Uku, Afam, Afam Nta, Azusogu, Egberu, Mgboji, Mrihu, Obeakpu, Obeta, Obumku, Okoloma, Okponta, Umuagbai, Umuosi.^[5]High confidence

The Ndoki district of Oyigbo LGA; Okoloma hosts the Afam VI power station.^[5]

Language

Ndoki and Asa (Igbo dialects), a language of the Igboid family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Igboid).^[1]Medium confidence

Sources

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