Ukaan in Nigeria
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| People Name: | Ukaan |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 63,000 |
| World Population: | 63,000 |
| Primary Language: | Ukaan |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 34.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 4.00 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Started |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Guinean |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Ukaan is a language group in Nigeria comprised of four languages in a dialect cluster.
Where Are they Located?
They are located at Ishe, Auga and Ikakumo are located in Akoko north east in Ondo state while Ikakumo and Ayanran are located in Akoko-edo in Edo state.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Ukaan are a very simple people and few are educated. They engage incultivating yam, cassava, cocoa, cashew nut and corn. They also raise animals. The majority of them are living in rural areas.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Ukaan believe that there is a supreme being, despite some following traditional religions. Ukaan also believe that any stranger in their midst has become their own brother. They are very happy when welcoming visitors.
Prayer Points
Ask the Lord to reach those communities with the word of God in their mother tongue.
Ask Lord to reach out the soul and their sons and daughters living abroad.
Ask the Lord provide for their physical needs.