People
Who they are
The Okodia live in Nigeria, in Sagbama in Bayelsa State, and also in Rivers State. They are one of the Ijaw peoples. Their language, also called Okordia or Akita, belongs to the Inland Ijaw group and is not fully understood by speakers of the other languages in this group. Most Okodia identify as Christian, while another substantial portion follow traditional African religions.
Where they live
1
Country
12K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
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.
Okodia
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)60%
Evangelicals5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the translation of Scripture into Okodia so that families can read the Bible in their own language.
Pray for Okodia Christians in Bayelsa and Rivers to grow in their knowledge of Jesus.
Pray for churches among the Okodia to teach the Bible in words the people understand.
Pray for the Okodia who follow traditional religions to come to know the gospel.
Pray for Okodia
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