Isekiri

ITS

developing

Alternate Names: Chekiri, Irhobo, Iselema-Otu, Ishekiri, Itsekiri, Iwere, Jekri, Selemo, Shekiri, Warri

Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Yoruba ,.

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Defoid
Yoruboid
Edekiri

Demographics: 510,000 (1991 UBS).

Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Grammar. NT: 1985.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Nigeria