2.0 OBJECTIVES At end of this unit, you should be able to know who the Yoruba know who the Bini know who the Igbo discuss their origins understand their culture or way of life understand their sociopolitical organization know the similarities and dissimilarities among them. 3.0 MAIN CONTENT 3.1 Major Ethnic Groups of Southern Nigeria We can identify among several others, at least six (06) major ethnic groups in Southern Nigeria. These are the Yoruba, the Bini, the Igbo, the Itsekiri, the Urhobo and the Ijaw. However, the first three are our main concern in this unit.