Gade in Nigeria

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

The Gade people of Nigeria live mostly on their ancestral lands just south of the capital, Abuja. However, some have moved to the city in search of em-ployment. They are a peaceful people who get along well with their neighbors. In fact, the Gades' relationship with other cultural groups has become so cordial that intermarriage with other groups — once taboo — is now practiced.

The people make their living mostly through farming, raising crops such as ginger, millet, guinea corn, beans, and citrus fruit. They also support them-selves through fishing and raising their own livestock.
Gade people enjoy celebrating traditional festivals and are known for their colorful costumes, dance and masquerades. Christians and non-Christians alike are passionate about their language and are anxious to be able to read and write Gade.

Christianity was introduced into the area in the 1950s. Today, approximately 50 percent of the people identify themselves as Christians. But among these, many still practice African traditional religion and idol worship. Islam also has a strong presence among the Gade people; relations between people of the different faiths are cordial.

Because social activities are closely associated with cultural traditions, nominalism is a problem in the churches. Some Christians occasionally give in to the temptation to participate in cultural activities that are contrary to the faith.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Even though Christianity has been in the region for more than 50 years — and half of the people are Christians — the Gade people do not have any Scripture in their heart language.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Gade in Nigeria.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Gade
People Name in Country Gade
Alternate Names Gede
Population this Country 136,000
Population all Countries 136,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 11795
ROP3 Code 103116
ROP25 Code 302485
ROP25 Name Gade
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 Nassarawa state: Nasarawa and Toto LGAs; Abuja Capital Territory, Abuja Municipal Area Council and Kuje LGA.   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 Nassarawa state: Nasarawa and Toto LGAs; Abuja Capital Territory, Abuja Municipal Area Council and Kuje LGA..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 5.00 %)
55.00 %
Ethnic Religions
25.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
20.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Gade (136,000 speakers)
Language Code ged   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Gade (136,000 speakers)
Language Code ged   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Gade

Primary Language:  Gade

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Needed

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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
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