Izzi people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 865,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Nigeria 865,000 | |
| Languages | |
| Igboid languages |
Izzi is a North Eastern Igbo sub-group, in South Eastern, Nigeria. It is also the name of the territory in which they live - Izzi Local Government Area. They speak the Izzi dialect. Izzi is spoken majorly in Ebonyi State and some parts of Benue State. Some notable persons from Izzi include the current Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and Elias Mbam, the former Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission chairman.