Alternate Names: Andone, Andoni, Andonni
Dialects: Ataba, Ibot Obolo, Ngo, Okoroete, Unyeada. Ngo (in the Central area) is prestige dialect.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 250,000 (2012 U. Aaron), increasing.
Language Use: All domains. All ages. Also use English [eng], Ibibio [ibb], Igbo [ibo].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 20%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. 90% of children attend school. Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Magazines. New media. Radio programs. TV. Grammar. Bible: 2012.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Nigeria
Other Comments: Ethnic autonym: Obolo; Ethnonym: Andoni by the government. Stronger Obolo ethnic identity being established in the east. Christian, traditional religion.