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The Ika people are found primarily in Delta State Nigeria & Edo State, they are a ethnic group
The Ika people have two(2) Local Governments (Ika South and Ika North East Local Government Areas) in Delta State, and are also indigenous to Igbanke, Ekpon and other communities of Orhionmwon, Uhunmwonde and Igueben Local Government Areas in Edo State.
They speak Ika dialects such as; Agbor, Awu(spoken in Abavo), Owa, Ede, Ute, Idumesah, Owerre, Ekpon, Mbiri, Igbanke. The standard form of Ika dialect is said to be the Agbor and Ekpon dialects of the Ika language.
Notable people
Jim Ovia: Businessman, founder of Zenith Bank
Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele: Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 2015–2023
Lucky Eluonye Onyenucheya Irabor: Former Chief of Defence Staff, Nigeria
Ifeanyi Okowa: Delta State Governor (2015–2023)
Dumebi Iyamah: Owner of “Andrea Iyamah” international fashion brand
Somkele Iyamah: Model, movie Star, director & producer
Sam Obi: Former Acting Governor and former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
Nduka Obaigbena: Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel.
Rema Musician: Afrobeat Superstar
Hanks Anuku: Nollywood actor.
References
9. Pulse Nigeria: A Brief Walk into the Life of the Ika Ethnic Group