Unreached people group

Panyam

Population12K
LanguageMak (Nigeria)
ReligionEthnic Religions
Minimally reached
2%
Evangelicals
Ethnic Religions/Animism Sub-Saharan AfricansChadic
Who they are

The Panyam are a traditional community living in eastern Nigeria, near the Benue River valley. They preserve their mother tongue and ancestral customs, maintaining a close connection to the land and the cycles of family farming in their villages.

Their identity is closely tied to community life and the memory of their ancestors, as they seek to sustain their ancient traditions amid the country’s social changes.

Where they live
1
Country
12K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Nigeria Minimally reached
100%
12.000
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.

Mak (Nigeria) Translation started
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)40%
Evangelicals2%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento e amadurecimento espiritual dos cristãos que vivem entre os panyam.
Pela tradução e chegada de porções bíblicas na língua do coração dessa comunidade.
Por paz e estabilidade social para as famílias das aldeias panyam.
Pelo surgimento de igrejas locais vibrantes que comuniquem o evangelho com clareza.

Pray for Panyam

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