Duwai in Nigeria
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The Duwai language is related to Hausa, the dominant language of northern Nigeria. A close linguistic relative of Duwai is Bade, which is spoken to the west of Duwai. Some of the Duwai people live in remote locations with primitive living conditions. Most live in Dapchi LGA in Yobe State, northeast of the town of Gashua. The religion of the people is Islam, mixed with African Traditional Religions. There are no known Duwai Christians, even though Nigerian missionaries have labored in their area.
No scripture or Christian resources of any kind have been reported in the Duwai language.
Pray that Nigerian and Western missionaries will persevere as they strive to take the Gospel to the peoples of northern Nigeria. Pray for their protection and encouragement.
Please pray for scripture and other resources to soon become available in the Duwai language, and that these resources will be made available to the people.
Please pray that Muslim extremists such as Boko Haram will not be successful in recruiting from the Duwai people or from their neighbors.
Scripture Prayers for the Duwai in Nigeria.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2013-02-20 |
| People Name General | Duwai |
| People Name in Country | Duwai |
| World Population | 20,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| Alternate Names | |
| People ID | 11664 |
| ROP3 Code | 102795 |
| Country | Nigeria | ||
| Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | 12 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Yobe state: Bade LGA; Kano state: Hadejia LGA. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Nigeria |
| Region | Africa, West and Central |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 12 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Yobe state: Bade LGA; Kano state: Hadejia LGA.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Language | Duwai (20,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | dbp Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Duwai (20,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | dbp Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Duwai |
Primary Language: Duwai
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
|---|---|
| None reported |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
40.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
60.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican |
Unknown
|
| Independent |
Unknown
|
| Orthodox |
Unknown
|
| Other Christian |
Unknown
|
| Protestant |
Unknown
|
| Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|
