Yerwa Kanuri in Niger

The Kanuri tribes consist of the Yerwa Kanuri, the Manga Kanuri, and several other sub-tribes who mainly live in northeastern Nigeria. Some also live in Niger, Chad and Sudan. Most Kanuri farm and those who own horses gain prestige. Yerwa Kanuri in cities work in government, public service, construction, transportation and commerce. The Yerwa Kanuri who work in politics or religion have a high social status. Blacksmiths, well-diggers or butchers have a low social status. Their marriages and families need help in staying together, help that only the indwelling of the Holy Spirit can solve.

Ministry Obstacles

The Kanuri have been Muslims since the eleventh century, and they are dedicated to the Islamic religious system. As far as we know, Niger has no Yerwa Kanuri Christ followers.

Scripture Focus

"For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul?"  Mark 8:36-37

Scripture Prayer

Pray for today’s people group to come to realize that all the spiritual riches of life and true wisdom are found in Jesus Christ alone.

Prayer Focus

Pray for the Lord to heal Yerwa Kanuri marriages and lead them into the loving respect that encourages lasting unions. Pray for God to give dreams of the victorious, risen Christ to Yerwa Kanuri elders. Pray for a spiritual hunger among the Yerwa Kanuri that will lead them to seek and find Jesus Christ. Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers full of the Holy Spirit to lead the Yerwa Kanuri to the cross. Pray for a movement to Christ among all Kanuri subgroups.