People

Idon

Population8K
LanguageAjiya
ReligionEthnic Religions
Partially reached
5%
Evangelicals
Ethnic Religions/Animism Sub-Saharan AfricansYoruba
Who they are

The Idon live in Nigeria, in the Kajuru area of Kaduna State, and are also known as the Idong. Their language is Ajiya. Most of the people follow traditional religions, but there is also a Muslim minority. Christians form a smaller minority than Muslims among the Idon. They live by subsistence farming, growing millet, corn and beans.

Where they live
1
Country
8K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Nigeria Partially reached
100%
7.300
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.

Ajiya Portions translated
Audio recordings Not available Jesus Film Available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)10%
Evangelicals5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the teaching of the Scriptures in Ajiya among Idon families in Kajuru.
Pray for written materials in Ajiya that will help the Idon understand the biblical message.
Pray for perseverance among Idon Christians and for churches to care for these families.
Pray for wisdom and love among Idon Christians in their relationships with Muslims and followers of traditional religions.

Pray for Idon

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