Nde-Gbite in Nigeria

The Nde-Gbite have only been reported in Nigeria
This people group’s population is unknown or estimated to be extremely small. This people group may have assimilated into larger surrounding groups and may no longer be recognizable as a distinct group. To ensure every people group is represented, Joshua Project includes unknown and very small population people groups until on-site research determines they do not exist. More info at Small People Group Policy.
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Introduction / History

Nde-Gbite (aka Biti, Viti, B t , V t ) is a stable indigenous language of Nigeria. It is a Narrow Grassfields language of the Niger-Congo family. Nde-Gbite is spoken near the town of Antere in Sardauna LGA (Local Government Areas) in Taraba State, Nigeria, about a half kilometer from the Cameroon border.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The major occupation in Sardauna is agriculture. People grow maize, rice, sorghum, millet and cassava. Their cash crops include coffee, tea, ground nuts, cotton and yams. They also herd cattle, sheep and goats. Some breed rabbits and pigs. Communities along the river fish all year round. Others make a living through pottery, cloth-weaving, dyeing, mat-making, carving, embroidery and blacksmithing.


What Are Their Beliefs?

More than half of the Nde-Gbite people have become Christians. Islam and traditional African religions are also influential in the area. Some mix beliefs from these other religions with the Christian faith.


What Are Their Needs?

Nde-Gbite is believed to be the first language spoken by all in the ethnic community. Survey work would be helpful in assessing in what domains Nde-Gbite, English, Hausa, and neighboring languages are being used. Community leaders may be interested in language development to preserve their language. They may consider attending workshops as they become available. That would expose participants to language vitality and potential short-term development and translation projects.


Prayer Points

Pray Nde-Gbite community and church leaders will pursue oral or written translation projects to provide their people with God s word in their heart language.
Pray for hearts to be open to receiving the one who is the rock and fortress.


Scripture Prayers for the Nde-Gbite in Nigeria.


References

Viti language - Wikipedia
Nde-Gbite | Ethnologue Free
Taraba State Wikipedia


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Nde-Gbite
People Name in Country Nde-Gbite
Alternate Names
Population this Country Unknown
Population all Countries Unknown
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 20761
ROP3 Code 117285
Country Nigeria
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Taraba state: Sardauna LGA southeast, Antere.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Nigeria
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Taraba state: Sardauna LGA southeast, Antere..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 3.00 %)
60.00 %
Ethnic Religions
20.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
20.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Nde-Gbite
Language Code ned   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Nde-Gbite
Language Code ned   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Nde-Gbite

Primary Language:  Nde-Gbite

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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