People

Ubang

Population16K
LanguageUbang
ReligionChristianity
Partially reached
6%
Evangelicals
Christianity Sub-Saharan AfricansBenue
Who they are

The Ubang live in Obudu, in Cross River State, Nigeria. They are mainly farmers, growing cocoa, cassava, and yams. In the Ubang language, men and women use different words for many everyday objects, but they understand one another. Most identify as Christians, while a substantial portion of the community follows the traditional beliefs of their people.

Where they live
1
Country
16K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Nigeria Partially reached
100%
15.000
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.

Ubang Translation started
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)65%
Evangelicals6%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the translation of the Scriptures into Ubang, using words that are clear to both men and women.
Pray for all Ubang farmers who grow cocoa, cassava, and yams in Obudu.
Pray for all Ubang Christians to know and put into practice the teachings of Jesus.
Pray for all the churches in Obudu to train leaders who teach in the language of the community.

Pray for Ubang

Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.

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