Nigerian Fulani in Nigeria


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Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

As their name suggests, the vast majority of the Nigerian Fulani live in Nigeria. A smaller population lives in southern Chad and Cameroon. The Nigerian Fulani are bound together by their language of Fulfulde and their Islamic faith.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Nigerian Fulani are primarily cattle herders in the savannah region. They generally migrate between two locations, one for dry season and one for rainy season. In times of abundant rain, they prosper but can face starvation in periods of draught. The number of cattle determines the wealth of a Fulani family.
These semi-nomadic people fiercely reject anything they perceive as contrary to their lifestyle of roaming with their cattle herds. This includes education (they are mostly non-literate) and permanent homes.
Nigerian Fulani are widely regarded as troublesome impediments by those who own large cattle ranchers. One businessman has established two large cattle ranches, forcing the Fulani tribal people from their historic grazing land. They were given no compensation. Their inability to read has placed them on unequal footing with those who have legal power to take advantage of them.
The Nigerian Fulani also have conflicts with settled farmers. They compete for the same land. Farmers stay put and grow crops on specific land, which restricts nomadic herders like the Nigerian Fulani.
Nigerian Fulani are gradually losing their traditional grazing land. Local governments are encouraging the Fulani to settle in one place and take up agriculture. Most wish to maintain the life of their ancestors while others are moving to cities hoping for a better life and educational opportunities for children. They often have to take menial jobs due to their lack of literacy and marketable skills.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Fulani were among the first West Africans to convert to Islam, and this religious system is central to their identity. Leaving Islam will bring serious consequences for those choosing to follow Isa or Jesus.
They still practice pre-Islamic rituals which would be frowned upon by more orthodox Muslims. They believe Allah is too distant to help them with their daily needs.
The Nigerian Fulani are expected to follow a code of high moral behavior known as Pulaaku. Pulaaku extols virtues such as kindness, bravery, patience, tolerance, perseverance, honesty, diligence, generosity, and dignity. To be reserved is part of being dignified; thus, they are shy and modest in public.


What Are Their Needs?

The Nigerian Fulani need to prepare for the future. This will mean making a way in their communities for education.


Prayer Points

Pray the Fulani would be able to care adequately for their families and be led to be better prepared for the rapidly changing conditions of the 21st century.
Pray they would see the need to make schooling a priority for their children.
Pray for Nigerian Fulani families to overcome their conflicts with Christian farmers so they can open their hearts and minds to the ways of Jesus.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to arrange for a disciple making movement among the Nigerian Fulani.


Scripture Prayers for the Fulani, Nigerian in Nigeria.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

Source:  The Waiting World     

People Name General Fulani, Nigerian
People Name in Country Fulani, Nigerian
Natural Name Nigerian Fulani
Pronunciation foo-LAH-nee
Alternate Names Bororo; Bororro; Felatas; Fulbe, Nigerian; Igboro Fulani; Kano; Katsina-Bororo; Mbororo; Mbororro; Peul; Sokoto Fulani; Town Fulani; Western Fulani; Woodabe
Population this Country 17,726,000
Population all Countries 17,913,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 355
People ID 10949
ROP3 Code 101622
ROP25 Code 302450
ROP25 Name Fulani (Fula, Fulbe)
Country Nigeria
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 6  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Kano, Katsina, Zaria, Jos plateau and southeast to Bauchi; Borno state: Bororro, Maiduguri is center; Sokoto state: Sokoto. Market language.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Nigeria
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 6  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Kano, Katsina, Zaria, Jos plateau and southeast to Bauchi; Borno state: Bororro, Maiduguri is center; Sokoto state: Sokoto. Market language..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.28 %)
0.28 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
99.72 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Fulfulde, Nigerian
Language Code fuv   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Bororro
Dialect Code 9931   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Fulfulde, Nigerian
Language Code fuv   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Bororro
Dialect Code 9931   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Fulfulde, Nigerian

Primary Language:  Fulfulde, Nigerian

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes
Bible-New Testament Yes  (2007-2013)
Bible-Complete No
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Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories Story Runners
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Fulfulde, Nigerian Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Resources in Fulfulde, Nigerian General / Other
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Fulfulde, Nigerian YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Fulfulde, Nigerian YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Fulfulde, Nigerian Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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Map Source Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission  
Video Source The Waiting World
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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