Their language name was originally Chasoekoeh which is an ancient name and one which they still love. The name Nteng refers to a special kind of rope they use for hunting
The speakers of this language can be found in the Qua’an Pan Local Governmental Authority (LGA) in Plateau State and Lafia LGA in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. They reported that their language is spoken in eight settlements.
The primary occupation of the Nteng people is farming. The main market town for the area is located at Koelakan. When marketing crops or purchasing in marketplaces people need at least a limited proficiency in the languages of the other buyers and sellers. The main languages spoken in Koelakan are Nteng and Hausa.
The majority of the Nteng are Christians and about 3 per cent of the population are Muslims. They did not report any adherents to traditional African religions. There are churches in all the villages except for Gyer. Virtually all the church activities are carried out in Hausa.
When entering the Nteng area from Gorom in the east, there is a river that must be crossed with no bridge. There is another river that separates western Nteng villages from eastern villages. During the rainy season, these rivers can make travel difficult.
Pray for God to reveal himself to those Nteng people who are Muslims.
Pray for the Nteng people to know God’s abundance with their crops this year.
Pray for the Nteng people to have a hunger for God’s word in their heart language.
Scripture Prayers for the Nteng in Nigeria.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Nteng |
People Name in Country | Nteng |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 3,800 |
Population all Countries | 3,800 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 21992 |
ROP3 Code | 119013 |
ROP25 Code | 306175 |
ROP25 Name | Nteng |
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 | Plateau state: Qua’an Pan LGA, Doemak district, Do’op, Gorom, Gyer, Gyergu, Jepmorop, Koelakan, Kwaki, and Lo’on villages. Source: Ethnologue 2021 |
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 | Plateau state: Qua’an Pan LGA, Doemak district, Do’op, Gorom, Gyer, Gyergu, Jepmorop, Koelakan, Kwaki, and Lo’on villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2021 |
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Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 10.00 %) |
75.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
25.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Nteng (3,800 speakers) |
Language Code | nqt Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Nteng (3,800 speakers) |
Language Code | nqt Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Nteng |
Primary Language: Nteng
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |