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.
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.
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
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |