Ika people

The Ika people , found primarily in Delta State Nigeria & Edo State, are an Igbo subgroup. There is also an Ika dialect of the Igbo 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.
• Hanks Anuku: Nollywood actor.

References

9. Pulse Nigeria: A Brief Walk into the Life of the Ika Ethnic Group