People
Who they are
The Avadi Tsivadi, also called Abadi, live in Niger and Kebbi states in northwestern Nigeria. In Niger State, their communities are in the local government areas of Magama, Kontagora, Mariga and Rijau; in Kebbi State, they are in Ngaski.
They speak Tsuvadi, a language of the Kainji group. Few people can read and write it.
Where they live
1
Country
194K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Partially reached
|
100%
|
190.000 |
What they believe
Most Avadi Tsivadi follow the traditional religion. Some are Muslim, and a smaller proportion are Christian.
The Bible in this people's language
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Tsuvadi
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)18%
Evangelicals4%
Needs
The people have only a few portions of the Bible in Tsuvadi and do not yet have the New Testament, and few can read the language. Avadi Christians need Bible teaching they can understand and people trained to teach in Tsuvadi.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for literacy in Tsuvadi among the Avadi who cannot yet read their own language.
Pray for the translation of the New Testament into Tsuvadi.
Pray for Avadi Christians, who are few in number, to grow in their knowledge of Jesus.
Pray for the churches among the Avadi to teach the Scriptures clearly and support families.
Pray for Avadi Tsivadi
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