Obolo

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
ann
Alternate Names
Andone, Andoni, Andonni
Autonym
Obolo
User Population

250,000 (2012 U. Aaron), increasing.

Location

Akwa Ibom state: Eastern Obolo LGA, islands and peninsulas off south coast; Rivers state: Andoni LGA.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Delta Cross, Lower Cross, Obolo
Dialects

Ibot Obolo, Okoroete, Ataba, Unyeada, Ngo. Ngo (in the Central area) is prestige dialect.

Language Use

All domains. Used by all. Also use English [eng]. Also use Ibibio [ibb]. Also use Igbo [ibo].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 20%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. 90% of children attend school. Taught in a few primary schools. Literature. Periodicals. Radio. TV. Grammar. Bible: 2012.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Obolo
Writing

Latin script [Latn], used since 1987.

Other Comments

Stronger Obolo ethnic identity being established in the east. Christian, traditional religion.