Nigerian Fulani in Chad


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Introduction / History

As their name suggests, the vast majority of the Nigerian Fulani live in Nigeria. A smaller population lives in southern Chad. Nigerian Fulani are primarily cattle herders in the savannah region. They generally migrate between two locations, one for dry season and one for rainy season. In times of abundant rain, they prosper but can face starvation in periods of draught. The Nigerian Fulani are bound together by their language of Fulfulde and their Islamic faith. Chad became independent from France in 1960. Unfortunately, since that date Chad has experienced a series of civil wars, the assassinations and arrests of political leaders, coups and wars with Libya and Sudan. A quarter of Chad's income is aid from the UN, NGOs, France, China and the USA. International agencies consider Chad to be a failed state. Life expectancy is under 50 years old. Less than 40% of the people are able to read and write. The two official languages of Chad are French and Arabic. Chadians speak over 100 languages and dialects. In 2003 Chad became an oil exporting nation. Most of the revenue from the oil went to buying weapons and for the salaries of the Chadian military, not for the welfare of the Chadian people. A New Testament in Fulfulde became available in 2013. Only a tiny fraction of Fulani claim to be followers of Christ.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The number of cattle determines the wealth of a Fulani family. A man may have up to four wives if he can afford them. Families arrange marriages with Fulani girls marrying young. The Fulani roam the savannah to find grass and water for their cattle and to avoid harmful insects. The Fulani live in small family units in temporary homes. Due to their semi-nomadic lifestyle most Fulani children do not attend school. Children spend their days working to support their families. The Fulani are gradually losing their traditional grazing land. Local governments are encouraging the Fulani to settle in one place and take up agriculture. The Fulani resist change and wish maintain the life of their ancestors. Some Fulani are moving to cities hoping for a better life and educational opportunities for children. They often have to take menial jobs due to their lack of literacy and marketable skills.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Fulani practice a mixture of traditional religion and Sunni Islam. Being a Muslim is a central part of a Fulani's identity. Leaving Islam will bring serious consequences for those choosing to follow Isa or Jesus. The Fulani were among the first West Africans to convert to Islam from animism.


What Are Their Needs?

The Fulani have only limited access to modern medical and veterinary treatment for their livestock. They have little access to schools for their children. Christian workers will need to live among the semi-nomadic Fulani and demonstrate to them the love of Christ. Portable solar cells can provide electricity to charge cell phone and small appliances.


Prayer Points

Pray that the Few Fulani believers will find each other in order to fellowship together. Pray these Christians would learn to live in the power of Christ's Spirit, consistently experiencing the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Pray the Fulani would be able to care adequately for their families. Ask the Lord to send workers to live among the Fulani of Chad and tell them the good news.


Scripture Prayers for the Fulani, Nigerian in Chad.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Fulani, Nigerian
People Name in Country Fulani, Nigerian
Natural Name Nigerian Fulani
Pronunciation foo-LAH-nee
Alternate Names Bororo; Bororro; Felatas; Fulbe, Nigerian; Igboro Fulani; Kano; Katsina-Bororo; Mbororo; Mbororro; Peul; Sokoto Fulani; Town Fulani; Western Fulani; Woodabe
Population this Country 98,000
Population all Countries 17,913,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 2
People ID 10949
ROP3 Code 101622
ROP25 Code 302450
ROP25 Name Fulani (Fula, Fulbe)
Country Chad
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Chari-Baguirmi region: Baguirmi department, Massenya subprefecture; Hadjer-Lamis region: Dagana department, Massakory subprefecture; Kanem region: Kanem department, Rig-Rig subprefecture; possibly Lac Region; Mayo-Kebbi Ouest region: Pala and Léré area.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Chad
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Chari-Baguirmi region: Baguirmi department, Massenya subprefecture; Hadjer-Lamis region: Dagana department, Massakory subprefecture; Kanem region: Kanem department, Rig-Rig subprefecture; possibly Lac Region; Mayo-Kebbi Ouest region: Pala and Léré area..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Islam
Religion Subdivision: Sunni
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.01 %)
0.02 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
99.98 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Fulfulde, Nigerian
Language Code fuv   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Kano-katsina
Dialect Code 9927   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Fulfulde, Nigerian
Language Code fuv   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Kano-katsina
Dialect Code 9927   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Fulfulde, Nigerian

Primary Language:  Fulfulde, Nigerian

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes
Bible-New Testament Yes  (2007-2013)
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories Story Runners
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Fulfulde, Nigerian Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Resources in Fulfulde, Nigerian General / Other
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Fulfulde, Nigerian YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Fulfulde, Nigerian YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Fulfulde, Nigerian Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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Profile Source Joshua Project 
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