Dialects: Bodo, Bomu, Dere, Kibangha.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 100,000 (1989).
Language Use: Home, market. All ages. Positive attitudes among older generation, negative attitudes among youth. Used as L2 by Eleme [elm], Khana [ogo], Tee [tkq].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: About 40%. Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Radio programs. Films. Videos. NT: 1996–2011.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Nigeria
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.