Naraguta, Iguta in Nigeria
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The Ananguta are located in Jos-North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Anaguta reported that they came from the hillside of a place called Gutu, in Song Local Government area of Adamawa State. Their language is Iguta. A high number of them speak Hausa and English very well. The estimated population of the people is about 12,000. Their closest neighbouring communities are the Berom, Buji, Iregwe, Kuce and Izere.
The traditional title of their paramount chief is called 'Ujah '. They celebrate two traditional festivals called Usundaka and Tukunku. At the festivals, men put on traditional wears made of animal skins, holding bows arrows as they display their masquerade. They tie leaves around their waist as garments, and display their dances. The celebration is marked with local dishes of Tuwo, gwate, doya, gurjiya-da-ridi, kunun-doro, and giya.
The people are primarily farmers and artisans. They cultivate maize, rice, cocoyam, beans, cucumber, tomato, potato and guinea corn. Some of their young men are skillful hunters; others engage in trading and transport business.
Scripture Prayers for the Naraguta, Iguta in Nigeria.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| Expanded PDF Profile |
| People Name General | Naraguta |
| People Name in Country | Naraguta, Iguta |
| Alternate Names | Iguta; Naragutawa |
| Population this Country | 12,000 |
| Population all Countries | 12,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 4 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 13239 |
| ROP3 Code | 107091 |
| 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 | Plateau state: Jos-North LGA; Jos-South, Jos-East, and Bassa LGAs; Bauchi state: Toro 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 | Plateau state: Jos-North LGA; Jos-South, Jos-East, and Bassa LGAs; Bauchi state: Toro LGA.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 7.00 %) |
40.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
55.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
5.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Iguta (12,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | nar Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Iguta (12,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | nar Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Iguta |
Primary Language: Iguta
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
