West Niger Fulani in Niger

The West Niger Fulani live in small family units in temporary homes. A family’s wealth is determined by the number of cattle owned. They are gradually losing their traditional grazing land, and they roam the savannah to find grass and water for their cattle while trying to avoid harmful insects. Due to their semi-nomadic lifestyle, most West Fulani children do not attend school. Children spend their days working to support their families. Girls marry young through family-arranged marriages. Local governments are encouraging the West Niger Fulani to settle in one place and take up agriculture. There are oral and visual gospel materials such as the JESUS Film that can be distributed to the West Niger Fulani.

Ministry Obstacles

With few, if any, Christ followers within the West Niger Fulani community, they must hear the gospel from outsiders. Missionaries are reluctant to live in their dry, scorched land.

Scripture Focus

"For he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And when he is killed, after three days he will rise."  Mark 9:31

Scripture Prayer

Pray for today’s people group would comprehend that Jesus died for their sins and rose again demonstrating His power over sin and death.

Prayer Focus

Pray for the Lord to bless the West Niger Fulani with abundant rain for their cattle and crops as a testimony of his goodness, mercy and sovereignty. Ask God to save key West Niger Fulani leaders who will share the love of Jesus with their own people. Pray for disciples who will make more disciples among the West Niger Fulani.