the igbo people are natively found in abia, akwa ibom, anambra, benue, cross river, ebonyi, enugu, imo, delta and rivers state. the igbo language is predominant throughout these areas, although nigerian english (the national language) is spoken as well. prominent towns and cities in igboland include aba, enugu (considered the 'igbo capital'), onitsha, owerri, abakaliki, asaba, and port harcourt among others. a significant number of igbo people have migrated to other parts of nigeria, such as the cities of lagos, abuja, and kano.