Ayu language
Ayu is a minor and endangered Plateau language of southern Kaduna State, Middle Belt Nigeria. Its subsequent classification is uncertain, but it may be one of the Ninzic languages (Blench 2008). It is not being passed on to many children.
| Ayu | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Kaduna State |
Native speakers | 800 (2003)[1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | ayu |
| Glottolog | ayuu1242 |
| ELP | Ayu |
Ethnologue (22nd ed.) lists Ayu locations as Agamati, Amantu, Ambel, Anka, Arau, Digel, Gwade, Ikwa, Kongon, and Tayu villages in Sanga, Nigeria.[2]
References
- Ayu at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- Blench, Roger (2001). "Foundation for Endangered Languages". ogmios. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
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