People
Who they are
The Iyatu live in the Iyayu neighborhood of the town of Idoani, in Ondo State in southwestern Nigeria. This neighborhood is one of the town’s six traditional communities. Iyayu, a language of the Edoid family, is spoken there, while the speech varieties of the other neighborhoods are closely related to Yoruba. Traditional religions predominate among the Iyatu, and some identify as Christians.
Where they live
1
Country
51K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Partially reached
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100%
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50.000 |
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.
Iyayu
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)35%
Evangelicals4%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the Bible translation into Iyayu, which has already begun, so that families in Idoani can understand the Scriptures.
Pray for Iyatu Christians, that they will grow in their knowledge of Jesus.
Pray for people from Iyatu churches to be trained to teach the Bible in Iyayu.
Pray for Iyatu Idoani
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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