Gade Language In Niger State

Languages in Niger State.             the population figure of 3,950,249 based on
the 2006 Census, Niger State is a haven to a
significant number of Nigerians.

This state is
made up of various tribes as a whole with their
various cultures in respect to their choice of
foods, dressing, and religion. There is more to
this tribe like other tribes in the north . Sit back
and relax as we introduce you to the interesting
tribes in Niger state.

Kambari Tribe
The Kambari people occupy Birni Amina and
Acer communities. They live about 276 km from
Minna, the Niger state capital. This tribe
although a part of Nigeria is still very remote and
appears forgotten by the Nigerian government.
Not much has changed about the Kambari people
since pre-independence. Donkeys still provide the
only means of transport in this region. Also, they
live in mud houses with straw roofs. One
amazing thing about the Kambari people is the
fact that men and women of this tribe move
around half unclad.
People of these tribe are farmers and still
practice their traditional religion.

Hausa Tribe
The Hausa people in Niger state are not as
dominant in this state as the Hausas in other
states such as Zamfara. This is as a result of
the presence of lots of other tribes in this state.
Although it is believed that the Hausas migrated
from the Middle East, up until the 14 century
when they came in contact with Muslim traders
from North Africa, they were not Muslims.
The Hausas are farmers as well as traders. Men
from this tribe are known to wear flowing gowns
that are called Babban Riga while women from
this tribe tie wrapper on a blouse and put on
hijabs. Meals eaten by the Hausas are usually
made from millet, maize and rice. These crops
are locally processed to make Tuwo.

Ura Tribe
The Ura people are very peaceful people, they
are found in Rafi and Kusheriki local government
áreas. The major towns in Uraland are Sarari,
Ringa and Pamdogari.
The Ura people practice both Christianity and
Islam. They are farmers and potters. Just like
their Hausa neighbors, the Ura people feed on
millet, maize, and sorgnum.

Kanuri Tribe
The Kanuri tribe is one of the largest tribes in
northern Nigeria. It is also perhaps the third
most influential tribe in this region after the
Hausa and Fulani tribes. As a result of living with
the Hausas for many years, the Kanuri people
are usually mistaken for Hausas by people that
are not from the northern part of Nigeria.
The major occupation of the Kanuri people is
farming. Also, Islam is the major religion of this
people.

Gwandara Tribe
The Gwandara people speak the Gwandara
language, this language is closely related to the
Hausa language. These people have a population
of 27,000 people and are predominantly Muslims.
Farming is the major occupation of the
Gwandara people. Also, these people are known
to have a lot in common with the Hausas.

Gade Tribe
The Gades are believed to have migrated from
Sudan. Prior to moving to their present location,
the Gades settled in Kano. The Gade people
speak the Gade language and are known to have
a lot in common with the Hausas.
Islam is the predominant religion of the Gade
people while farming is the major occupation.
Foods eaten by this people are usually made
from millet and maize.

Nupe Tribe
With a population of about 3.5 million people, the
Nupe tribe is one of the largest tribes in the
middle belt. They accepted Islam in the 18
century. Although these people are Muslims, they
maintained their tradition and do not have an
Emir.
Men from Nupe dress like Hausas while women
do the same. They are farmers and traders and
eat the same meals as the Hausas.

Fulani Tribe
The Fulani people are believed to have migrated
to Nigeria from the Middle East. Apart from
Nigeria, the Fulanis are found in lots of other
West African countries. These people are
characterized by their nomadic nature and also
the stunning beauty of their women. The Fulanis
speak a language called Fulfude. This language
has many dialects. However,