Ukaan is a language group in Nigeria comprised of four languages in a dialect cluster.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scripture Prayers for the Ukaan in Nigeria.
Samuel Muyiwa Akande - Federal University
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Ukaan |
People Name in Country | Ukaan |
Alternate Names | Ikan |
Population this Country | 62,000 |
Population all Countries | 62,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15693 |
ROP3 Code | 110373 |
ROP25 Code | 308436 |
ROP25 Name | Ukaan |
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 | Ekiti state: Akoko North East LGA; Edo state: Akoko-Edo LGA; Kogi state: Ijimu LGA, Ayanran, Auga, and Ishe towns. 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 | Ekiti state: Akoko North East LGA; Edo state: Akoko-Edo LGA; Kogi state: Ijimu LGA, Ayanran, Auga, and Ishe towns.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 4.00 %) |
34.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
61.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
5.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Ukaan (62,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kcf Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Ukaan (62,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kcf Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Ukaan |
Primary Language: Ukaan
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |