Ayere-Ahan

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Ayere-Ahan is a sub-unit of West Benue Congo , a branch of the Benue Congo languages , which in turn belong to the Niger-Congo . Ayere-Ahan consists of the two individual languages Ayere (3000 speakers) and Ahan (300 speakers), which are spoken in Nigeria in the Kwara and Ondo State .

Position of the Ayere and Ahan within the Niger-Congo

  • Niger-Congo
    • Volta Congo
      • South Volta Congo
        • Benue Congo
          • West Benue Congo
            • Ayere-Ahan
              • Ayere (3,000 speakers, Kwara State, Oyi Area, Kabba District)
              • Ahan (300 speakers, Ondo State, Ekiti Area, Ajowa Towns, Igashi, Omou)