The Ijaw people, also known as the Ịjọ people, [2] are an ethnic group found in the Niger Delta region in Nigeria, with primary population clusters [3] [4] in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers. [5] They also have significant population clusters in Edo, [6] Lagos, Ondo. [7] [8] and small parts of Akwa Ibom. [9] [10] [11]

2024年10月3日 · The Ijaw are the fourth-largest ethnic group in Nigeria, with a population of around 15 million, but they don’t get as much attention as the larger groups. In this article, you’ll learn all about the origins of the Ijaw people, their traditional lifestyle, attire, cuisine, and culture. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of the ...

4 天之前 · One such ethnic settlement is the Ijaw people, otherwise known as the “Izon or Ijo.” History has it that they are the oldest and are often referred to as the ancient people in Africa, who are said to have lived about 5000 years before the existence of other groups.

Ijaw people (also known by the subgroups "Ijo" or "Izon") are people in Niger Delta in Nigeria, inhabiting regions of the states of Ondo, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Akwa Ibom and Rivers state. Many are found as migrant fishermen in camps as far west as Sierra Leone and as far east as Gabon.

The Ijo (Izon, Ijaw) People are one of the oldest peoples of Africa and one of the oldest in present day Nigeria.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Ijaw people by visiting the Ijaw Diaspora. Experience traditional dances, music, art, and cuisine that showcase the rich heritage and traditions of the Ijaw Nation. Discover the breathtaking landscapes and natural wonders that adorn the lands inhabited by the Ijaw people.

2014年9月23日 · This paper is a historical exposition of the Ijo people of Delta State in the South-South and Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria. A literature gap exists on these groups compared to their kith and kin in the States of Bayelsa and Rivers, also in the Niger-Delta.

2022年11月18日 · With a population of over fourteen million, the Ijaws are unarguably the most populous tribe inhabiting the Niger Delta region and arguably the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria. Historically,...

The Ijaws are a nation of more than fourteen million people in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, the most populous indigenous inhabitants of the Niger Delta and constitute the fourth largest ethnicity within the borders of Nigeria.

2023年4月6日 · The Ijaw people are river and waterway dwellers on the delta of the Niger River in southwestern Nigeria. Each Ijaw group clusters around the Niger Delta outlets and forms...