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Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 2:07am On Jul 28, 2021 |
---------------THE IJAW TRIBE OF NIGERIA they've been some sot of confusion about the population of the ijaw tribe of nigeria hope this references may point some light. The Ethnic group of the Niger Delta in Nigeria; also known as ijaw. Living in a region covered with mangrove swamps and frequently flooded fields, the ijaws have for centuries combined fishing and agriculture as their main economic activities. According to law legend, all ijaw descend from a ‘Common ancestor who arrived in the Niger Delta in the fifteenth century. Many anthropologists believe, however, that the Ijaw are made up of formerly autonomous village ‘Groups who may have lived in the area longer than any ‘Other local ethnic group. Their language is distinct from those of their neighbors In addition to fishing, farming, and collecting palm oil, the ijaw manufactured sale by leaching it from seawater that flowed into the Niger River delta. During the African SALT TRADE the ijaw developed experience as traders. ‘They later used these trading skills, becoming influential brokers in the transatlantic slave trade European demand also created a vast market for palm oil, and some ijaw traders built vast fortunes from the trade. Economies and regional pressures forged a sense of identity among the ijaw people, uniting formerly autonomous villages behind such larger communities as Calabar, Bonny, and Nemke. To some extent, traders replaced kings ijaw leaders, and even some former slaves gained prominence. During the mid-twentieth century, life changed drastically for ijaws. The discovery of natural gas and oil in their land brought the ijaw, with the rest of NIGERIA, into contact with multinational corporations. Oil bought some new jobs to the delta region; however, its inhabitants Felt Increasingly oppressed by the oil! companies and the destruction of the local fishing economy that came wit petroleum production. In the late 1990s and early 20008 some of the ijaw, especially young people, openly revolted against major oil companies and sabotaged oil operations in order to take back resources that they viewed as their birthright. Population figures for the ijaw vary widely, though it’s possible that as many as 15 million people belong to that group. Encyclopedia of Africa, Volume 1 A current location for over 7,000 years. Their language has no immediate cognates, which helps support the idea that they speak a unique language called Izon and belong to the Ijoid family of the Niger- Congo phylum, some Ijaw claim they originated in Upper Egypt while others say in South Africa. They number over 14 million people, or 10 percent of Nigeria’s population, and are broken up into a number of subgroups, including the Ibanji, Okrika Kalabari, Nemba, Akassa, and Defka. British colonization of the ijaw took place between 1884 and 1894 as different states were forced to agree to be British protectorates. It took until 1902 to bring the whole of the Delta area under British control with the defeat of the Igbo. Many of the [jaw converted to Christianity and sought better jobs through education. Nigeria became independent in 1960 and became a republic in 1963. The crisis of the Biafra War from 1967 to 1970 greatly impacted all of the southern part of Nigeria, though the ijaw did not support the Igbo attempt for independence. ijaw “rebellion” began later with the discovery of oil in their part of the country. Feeling denied most of the financial benefits of the oil monies, they have become embroiled in conflict with the government. While they are able to take advantage of higher-paying jobs, they have not seen -----------The Population of ijaws in nigeria varies ,but it is now estimated to be around 10% of the country's population in the year 2006 Nigeria population is 142.5million meaning the ijaws then was about 14.25milln ---2016 nigeria was 186milln hence ijaws 18.6 million last population check is 2019 -and nigeria is 201 million therefore the ijaws are 20.1million in population remember am using the 10% as a refrence the dis value may vary a bit. the are currently about 51 ijaw related clans in nigeria ... go and search it yourself. TODAY ijaws relation can be found in rivers,cross rivers,edo,ondo,delta,bayelsa,gabon,sierra leone their hometown is bayelsa but THEY have denser populatioin in Niger delta of Nigeria . if you want to read about the ijaws here are some reference links https://books.google.com.ng/books?id=GN5yv3-U6goC&q=ijaw+4+million&pg=PA130&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=ijaw%204%20million&f=false --https://books.google.com/books?id=A0XNvklcqbwC&q=ijaw+population&pg=PA596 Let us learn to appreciate the wonderful tribes we have in nigeria.. lalasticlala mynd44 r4bbit seun 2 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by Ofodirinwa: 2:18am On Jul 28, 2021 |
the images you used are not even Ijaw. I've noticed the poorest parts of Nigeria The North Ijaw Land Believe inflating their populations are the way out. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 2:58am On Jul 28, 2021 |
Ofodirinwa:And hw has daht helped your life so far.... 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 3:10am On Jul 28, 2021 |
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Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by Karlovych: 3:26am On Jul 28, 2021 |
Whoever wrote this must be a .... 3 Likes
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Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 3:35am On Jul 28, 2021 |
Karlovych: When i first saw your profile.... I knew you are mad!... 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by Ofodirinwa: 3:51am On Jul 28, 2021 |
r4bbit: because of it, I'm no longer a virgin 1 Like |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by Karlovych: 3:55am On Jul 28, 2021 |
r4bbit:My profile doesn't change the fact that you're an Ijaw wannabe, because real Ijaws don't behave this way, Afonja conehead 3 Likes |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 4:00am On Jul 28, 2021 |
Ofodirinwa:....I see, you probably lost your senses too. D tIme you lost yur virginity? Mumu 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by Nobody: 4:00am On Jul 28, 2021 |
What’s with the Ijaw hate recently on nairaland wetin we do una |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 4:06am On Jul 28, 2021 |
Karlovych:It also stands to prove How inrelevant the words of a mad man is Atleast we both agree on the fact that you are only A stupid fellow You can hate them from now till eternity.... It still wouldn't change your wretched life 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 4:08am On Jul 28, 2021 |
DuwaRepublic:I wonder 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by Karlovych: 4:11am On Jul 28, 2021 |
r4bbit:Ijaw wannabe, typing from his mud house in Ijesha. He added the map of Abia and Imo as Ijaw related clans, only an Afonja that has never left the west will do such 5 Likes |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by richmond500: 4:11am On Jul 28, 2021 |
Lolz, Ijaw thread again, I don tire 1 Like |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 4:21am On Jul 28, 2021 |
Karlovych: There is nothing wrong with being an ijaw wanna be, there is nothing wrong with being an ijesha .i am who i am.. But you know whats is wrong? People with misplaced priorities like you.... I woudn't be suprised though you already admit you are A foolish person... 6 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 4:23am On Jul 28, 2021 |
richmond500:....yes, but this time.... I will cure the hatred 1 Like |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by FatimaAbubakar(f): 4:27am On Jul 28, 2021 |
Which kain nonsense be this? 1 Like |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 4:33am On Jul 28, 2021 |
FatimaAbubakar: What do you mean? |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by englishmart(m): 4:38am On Jul 28, 2021 |
The federal government banned history because of the atrocities against the Biafrans during the civil war. We don't need to study history to know certain things. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 4:41am On Jul 28, 2021 |
englishmart:D government did not ban history... Go and sleep 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by englishmart(m): 4:49am On Jul 28, 2021 |
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Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 4:55am On Jul 28, 2021 |
englishmart:there is no need for pleasanteries.... Speak your mind, but it still dosen't change the fact that your wrong. I told you go and sleep 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by richmond500: 4:58am On Jul 28, 2021 |
englishmart:FG banned history? Is this another news from NK piglets sponsored media? 4 Likes |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 5:00am On Jul 28, 2021 |
richmond500:i tire oo 2 Likes |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by englishmart(m): 5:01am On Jul 28, 2021 |
r4bbit: WITH ALL DUE RESPECT You're still sick, sir. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by richmond500: 5:01am On Jul 28, 2021 |
r4bbit:u can't cure the hatred, those ipob piglets are hate filled, they insult every tribe, their lord and personal saviour NK even insults Igbo his own tribe. They are irredeemable, no need to cure them, u fight fire with fire 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 5:03am On Jul 28, 2021 |
englishmart: Repetition of word can be a sign of madness.... You are too foolish to talk to 1 Like
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Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by englishmart(m): 5:04am On Jul 28, 2021 |
r4bbit: WITH ALL DUE RESPECT! You need mental evaluation, sir. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by r4bbit: 5:09am On Jul 28, 2021 |
englishmart:Redirect those same words to your father.. And watch how your life will... Thank me later 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by richmond500: 5:11am On Jul 28, 2021 |
englishmart:WITH ALL DUE RESPECT SIR Ur chest beating personal lord and saviour is begging to be in Kuje prison, saying he finds it difficult to understand the DSS language 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Ethnic Group Of The Niger Delta In Nigeria|ijaw by englishmart(m): 5:13am On Jul 28, 2021 |
richmond500: WITH ALL DUE RESPECT I'm done with your sorry asss, sir. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
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