Adamawa Fulani in Nigeria

In the 1800s, Modibo Adama, a scholar and Muslim holy warrior, led a jihad in what is now Cameroon and Nigeria, opening the region up to Fulani colonization. He continued his campaign, eventually conquering many villages and founding his own empire, which he named Adamawa after himself. His Fulani tribe established Islam as the religion in the region. Although most of the Adamawa Fulani are shepherds, some also raise crops. Over the years, some of the Adamawa Fulani have advanced from being exclusively livestock herders to being scholarly, influential leaders in their communities. These have the potential to become political leaders in Nigeria.

Ministry Obstacles

The Fulani are almost entirely Sunni Muslim with many animistic beliefs blended in. They are a proud people who look to Islam or to the ways of their ancestors rather than to Jesus for life's answers.

Scripture Focus

"And Jesus said to him, What do you want me to do for you? And the blind man said to him, Rabbi, let me recover my sight."  Mark 10:51

Scripture Prayer

Pray for the Lord to heal the spiritual blindness of today’s people group. Pray that these people see and recognize Jesus for who He truly is, the Light and Savior of the world.

Prayer Focus

Pray that the few followers of Christ among the Adamawa Fulani would be filled with the fruit of the Holy Spirit in such a way that their Muslim neighbors will want him in their lives as well. Pray for compassionate believers to take Christ to the Adamawa Fulani. Pray that the Lord would soften and prepare the hearts of the Fulani to receive the gospel.