Ikwere is a subgroup of the much larger Igbo people of Nigeria. There are four Ikwere subgroups. We have no reliable records of their origin. Some believe they migrated from the west, from what is now Benin. Others disagree.
We have little or no information about the lifestyle of the Ikwere people in Nigeria.
Traditionally the Ikwere people worshipped a goddess who “checkmated” human excesses and brought stability. Though there is a Christian influence among the Ikwere people, which includes churches, a New Testament and Christian resources, they are far from being fully committed to Jesus Christ.
The Ikwere people need the Old Testament in their language. The Old Testament teaches about the dangers of worshipping other gods.
Pray for the Lord to raise up many Ikwere people who are fully committed to the Lord, and willing to share his ways with their families and friends.
Pray for Ikwere disciples who will make other disciples.
Pray for Ikwere Christian believers to forsake other gods and any idols that keep them from the King of kings.
Scripture Prayers for the Ikwere in Nigeria.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikwerre_people
https://www.academia.edu/25319875/Ali_Earth_goddess_Its_Moral_Significance_on_Ikwerre_People_of_Rivers_State
https://www.facebook.com/101209985249548/posts/lets-assume-that-ikwerre-are-from-benin-which-is-a-travest-can-they-give-us-arch/187497366620809/
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Ikwere |
People Name in Country | Ikwere |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 700,000 |
Population all Countries | 700,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 12206 |
ROP3 Code | 103982 |
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 | Rivers state: Ikwerre, Port Harcourt, Emuoha and Obio-Akpor LGAs; Imo state: Ohaji-Egbema 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 | Rivers state: Ikwerre, Port Harcourt, Emuoha and Obio-Akpor LGAs; Imo state: Ohaji-Egbema LGA.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
20.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
60.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
20.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Ikwere (700,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ikw Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Ubima |
Dialect Code | 10865 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Ikwere (700,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ikw Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Ubima |
Dialect Code | 10865 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Ikwere |
Primary Language: Ikwere
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2010) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Ikwere | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Ikwere | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |