Ijaw
The Ijaw, also known as Izon or Ijo, are a Niger Delta ethnic group primarily located in southern Nigeria. They are concentrated in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States, with smaller communities in Ondo State and other parts of the Niger Delta. The Ijaw Nation comprises numerous subgroups and languages, reflecting a long history of riverine settlement and trade.
The Ijaw languages form the Ijoid branch of the Niger-Congo family. The most widely spoken is Izon
Culturally, the Ijaw are traditionally riverine people whose livelihoods center on fishing, trading, boat building, and
Historically, Ijaw communities engaged in long-distance coastal and river trade, shaping interactions with neighboring groups and