People

Ambandi

Population12K
LanguagePiya-Kwonci
ReligionEthnic Religions
Partially reached
3.6%
Evangelicals
Ethnic Religions/Animism Sub-Saharan AfricansChadic
Who they are

The Ambandi live in Taraba State, mainly in the Karim Lamido area, and also in Bauchi, Nigeria, in at least 21 villages. Ambandi is the name the people use for themselves; their neighbors sometimes call them Piya. Their language, Piya-Kwonci, includes the Piya and Kwonci varieties. Most follow traditional religions. Christians are a minority, and a smaller group practices Islam.

Where they live
1
Country
12K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Nigeria Partially reached
100%
11.000
The Bible in this people's language

A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.

Piya-Kwonci Portions translated
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)30%
Evangelicals3.6%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for Ambandi families in Taraba and Bauchi to understand the Scriptures in Piya-Kwonci.
Pray for the faith of Ambandi Christians, that they may grow in faith and in their knowledge of Jesus.
Pray for the life of the churches among the Ambandi, that they may train leaders from the community and teach the Bible clearly.

Pray for Ambandi

Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.

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