People
Who they are
The Borghom are a people who live in central Nigeria, primarily in rural areas of Plateau State. Speakers of a language in the Chadic branch, they maintain a strong sense of community rooted in solidarity among families and respect for elders. Over time, they have lived alongside various neighboring peoples while preserving their heart language and an identity tied to farming and the oral transmission of their ancestral traditions.
Where they live
1
Country
186K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Minimally reached
|
100%
|
183.000 |
How they live
Daily life in the villages follows the cycles of the land. Subsistence farming is the main occupation, with families growing sorghum, corn, millet, yams, and peanuts, as well as raising goats and poultry. Families organize themselves into cooperative groups, helping one another during planting and harvest seasons. Elders play a decisive role in resolving conflicts, keeping alive customs that value communal life and sharing.
What they believe
Ethnic and ancestral beliefs strongly influence daily life for most of the people. Spiritual life is marked by rituals connected to the fertility of the land, the remembrance of ancestors, and the search for protection against spiritual forces in their surroundings. Although they have contact with other forms of religious expression, many continue to turn to traditional ceremonies to ensure their families’ well-being.
The Bible in this people's language
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Boghom
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)12.5%
Evangelicals2%
Needs
The villages need basic infrastructure improvements, especially access to safe drinking water, well-equipped health clinics, and properly resourced schools. Spiritually, the community lacks ongoing discipleship initiatives and biblical resources adapted to their mother tongue to support those seeking God.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento e crescimento dos crentes que vivem entre os borghom.
Por acesso e ferramentas para que a Palavra de Deus alcance o povo na língua boghom.
Pela melhoria das condições de saúde, saneamento e educação nas vilas rurais.
Pelo testemunho fiel e relevante dos cristãos locais junto às suas famílias e vizinhos.
Pela revelação da graça de Cristo aos anciãos e líderes de cada aldeia borghom.
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