Nde, Ekamtonofo in Nigeria

The Nde, Ekamtonofo have only been reported in Nigeria
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Nde, Nta, and Nselle people (as well as the Nkim, Nkum, Ekajuk, Nnam, Abanyom, and Efutop people) are part of the Bakor cluster of languages in Cross River State, Nigeria. These three groups speak similar dialects of the same language, yet consider themselves to be distinct from each other culturally and socially. Most of the local people are farmers. Major crops from this area include yams, cassava, and rice. The people also grow cocoa, pepper, maize, oranges, plantains, and okra. The many markets in the area provide an environment of rich social interaction. There are numerous opportunities for the buyers and sellers to come together and socialize with the people from their neighboring dialects.

There is no Scripture available for these people in their mother tongue. Many years ago a calendar was printed in one of the dialects, but this is the only literature that exists. If a language development project were to be started in one of these dialects, the Nta and Nselle report that they would be glad to use literature in Nde. There are numerous churches in the Nde, Nselle, and Nta villages. The major denominations include Roman Catholic, Assemblies of God, Apostolic, and Presbyterian. Most church services are held in English and sometimes translated into the language of the people.

Although English is widely spoken, (and is the major language of instruction in schools) the people are very eager to have their own language development project. They are excited about the prospect of their children learning to read and write in the language they understand best.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Nde, Ekamtonofo in Nigeria.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Nde
People Name in Country Nde, Ekamtonofo
Alternate Names Ekamtulufu; Udom
Population this Country 48,000
Population all Countries 48,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 13274
ROP3 Code 107153
ROP25 Code 305948
ROP25 Name Nde
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 Cross River state: Ikom 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 Cross River state: Ikom LGA..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 13.00 %)
88.00 %
Ethnic Religions
12.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Nde-Nsele-Nta (48,000 speakers)
Language Code ndd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Nde-Nsele-Nta (48,000 speakers)
Language Code ndd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Nde-Nsele-Nta

Primary Language:  Nde-Nsele-Nta

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2022)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
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 YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Nde-Nsele-Nta YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Nde-Nsele-Nta YouVersion Bibles
Map Source Joshua Project / Global Mapping International  
Profile Source Anonymous 
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