Abanyom in Nigeria

The Abanyom have only been reported in Nigeria
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Abanyom people along with the Ekajuk, Nnam, Nkim, Nkum, Nselle, Nta, Nde, and Efutop are all part of the Bakor cluster. Originally from Emeatal and Etikpe, the people have now settled in the western-most part of Cross River State, Nigeria.

They are very proud of their own language and say that they would like their children to learn to read and write in Abanyom. Currently most schooling is conducted in English. A few people are attending an adult education program that is being held in some areas. The teaching is done in English, but Abanyom is used for discussion amongst themselves.

Most people, especially the youth, understand and speak some English. English is spoken with outsiders and those who don't understand Abanyom. However, the people say that the most useful language in their own villages is Abanyom. When asked which language God likes, the elders responded, "All the languages! He created every language!"

There are many churches in the Abanyom villages. Every village has at least one Roman Catholic Church. Other denominations in the area include Deeper Life, Assemblies of God, Methodist, Presbyterian, Christ For the World, and Apostolic. Most churches use English translations of the Bible, even though the children and grandparents don't understand it well.

The Abanyom do not officially have a written language. The elders report that the only thing they have ever seen written in their language is a political speech. There is no standard written form of the language.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Abanyom children and grandparents to hear the Gospel in a new way.
Thank God for all the churches among the Abanyom.


Scripture Prayers for the Abanyom in Nigeria.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Abanyom
People Name in Country Abanyom
Alternate Names Bakor
Population this Country 35,000
Population all Countries 35,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 10122
ROP3 Code 100008
ROP25 Code 300006
ROP25 Name Abanyom
Country Nigeria
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 6  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Cross River state: Ikom LGA, Abangkang, main village.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Nigeria
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 6  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Cross River state: Ikom LGA, Abangkang, main village..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 12.00 %)
92.00 %
Ethnic Religions
8.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Abanyom (35,000 speakers)
Language Code abm   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Abanyom (35,000 speakers)
Language Code abm   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Abanyom

Primary Language:  Abanyom

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2022)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Abanyom YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Abanyom YouVersion Bibles
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