Ika people

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Ika People
Ndi Ika
Total population
600,000
Regions with significant populations
Nigeria
Languages
Ika language, Pidgin, English
Religion
Related ethnic groups
Igbo, [Benin}[Esan people, Esan]], Bantu, Ikwerre, []], Enuani, Ukwuani

The Ika people are an Ethnic group that is found primarily in Areas of Delta State, Nigeria. These people can be found in Ika South and Ika North East Local Government Areas of Delta State, and in Igbanke and Ekpon areas of Orhiomwon, Uhunmwonde, and Igueben Local Government Areas, respectively, of Edo State.

They speak the Ika languageOnu IKA Nigeria is the mouthpiece of IKA nation }

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