Kukele, Ukele in Nigeria

The Kukele, Ukele have only been reported in Nigeria
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction / History

The people group is Ukele, and the language is Kukele. English language is widely spoken, including the pidgin version. The history of their migration is not certain, but they are of Ekoi tribe. Since pockets of the Kukele language is found in the Efic and Agwagwune, Yakurr, bahumono, Bakor and Agbo groups of languages in Cross River State, they are presumed to have the same migrational history associated with the Bantu.


Where Are they Located?

They are located in Nigeria; majorly in Northern Cross River State, with smaller groups in Benue (Idele,Uffia), Ebonyi (Ntezi), and Enugu (Effium). There is a group in Taraba state that is yet to be physically identified by this author. The Ukele group in Cross River State is bounded by Oju local government in Benue state, Izzi Local government in Ebonyi state. It is constituted in Yala Local Government Area and has a seat in the Cross River State House of Assembly, known as Yala 11 State constituency, created by the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria. The people here are spread out in five political wards, namely; Wanihem, Wanikade, Wanokom, Ijiraga and Ntrigom/Nfuma. There is also a sixth Igede ward created by the Cross River State Independent Electoral ward.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They are sociable, kind and agrarian. They are exposed to modern education and participate actively in the local politics and also take employment in the public services. The locals take part in crop farming and trade. The major crops produced are yams, rice, cassava, maize, groundnuts. Millet and guinea corn which were produced in those days have become extinct, probably due to changing soil and climatic conditions. Fruits like oranges, mangoes, pears etc are available in subsistence quantities. They are also some artisans and tradesmen.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They are about mostly Christians. Some are animists and some believe in one God but are not affiliated with any religious beliefs. Their main cultural event is Likkpe newyam cultural festival, celebrated 16th September annually. It marks the celebration of the new yam harvest. Yam is the main staple of the people.


What Are Their Needs?

They need intervention mainly in roads infrastructure, water, electricity, healthcare services. They need intervention of government, NGOs and private individuals to meet these needs. They also need the service of activists to publicize these concerns with a view to attracting support from state and federal governments, international bodies, governmental, nongovernmental and humanitarian organisations/entities.


Prayer Points

Urgent intervention by governments, governmental and nongovernmental organisations, humanitarian bodies and individuals in the areas of roads, electricity and water supply.


Scripture Prayers for the Kukele, Ukele in Nigeria.


References

Dr. Ogana Nick Lukpata Nigerian, Ukele indigene, politician, lawyer. Cross River State.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Kukele
People Name in Country Kukele, Ukele
Alternate Names Bakele; Ukele
Population this Country 248,000
Population all Countries 248,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 11269
ROP3 Code 105360
ROP25 Code 304335
ROP25 Name Kukele
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: Ogoja LGA; Ebonyi state: Abakaliki LGA; Benue state: Okpokwu and Oju LGAs.   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: Ogoja LGA; Ebonyi state: Abakaliki LGA; Benue state: Okpokwu and Oju LGAs..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 29.00 %)
97.00 %
Ethnic Religions
3.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kukele (248,000 speakers)
Language Code kez   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Ugbala
Dialect Code 12425   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kukele (248,000 speakers)
Language Code kez   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Ugbala
Dialect Code 12425   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kukele

Primary Language:  Kukele

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1974)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1979)
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Kukele Jesus Film Project
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Profile Source Anonymous 
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