South South (Nigeria)
South South Nigeria is one of the geopolitical zones of Nigeria, consisting of the following states;[1]
South South Nigeria provides the economic mainstream of the country. It also makes up a significant number of people in Nigeria's population.[2]
History[]
The South South Region was created from both the Western and Eastern regions of Nigeria on 27 May 1967, by the regime of General Yakubu Gowon. Edo and Delta states formerly Bendel state from the Western region, while Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross river states from the Eastern region.
Languages[]
- Akwa Ibom
- Ibibio
- Annang
- Efik-Ibibio
- Oro language
- Obolo language
- Bayelsa
- Cross River
- Delta
- Edo
- Esan
- Etsako
- Ika Igbanke
- Bini
- Rivers
There's multiple different tribes in this area such as Ika, itshekiri Ukwuani Aniocha, Ijaw, Urhobo, Isoko, Ozanogogo, Abavo, etc
References[]
- ^ Isumonah, V. Adefemi; Gaskia, Jaye (1 January 2001). Southsouth zone of Nigeria. The Lord's Creations. ISBN 9789783420342.
- ^ "NOUN makes Uyo South South operational centre". Retrieved 20 February 2017.
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