It is very good attempt. However, more research is needed.Some ethnic groups are placed in States where they don’t belong.while some like the Tiv for instance, are in Nassarawa and Cross state in addition to what is stated but this classification failed to place them accordingly.
You did not include Igede in Oju and Obi local Government Areas in Benue state. This is a distinct tribe Not Idoma as you assumed. Thank you for your effort anyway.
This is a nice piece. I am sure we have not heard the last of this list.
For correction, “Ogori” is in Kogi State and not Kwara. Please note and update your record.
Thanks
Abdultayib Sheidu.
W’re Nigerian citizens and w’re entitled to gave us chance and see our playing roll administratively,message to Nigerian elders,and both political leaders and traditional rulers.
Some are complaining of their tribes being omitted,that means the actual number exceed 371.According to General Yakubu Gowon (former Nigeria’s military head of state) in a research conducted while in office, revealed that the actual number is more than 500.Thanks for your efforts, let’s put heads for more research.
There is the need to acknowledge the original compilers Richard Bendor Samuel. The work appeared in Summer Institute of Linguistics in the early 1980’s, that is why those highlighting errors of location of Languages should note that the work predates the creation of new State in Nigeria . The complete work contains all those Languages not mentioned. Well done for introducing Nigerians to the tip of the iceberg of our complex yet unknown mosaic called NIGERIA.
I did not see IKWERRE (IWHURUOHA); the largest ethnic group in Rives State where Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi and Governor Wike & Omehia hail from including former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Hon. Austin Opara.
In Rivers State, we have EKPEYE as the 3rd largest ethnic group but it was not mentioned but what I do not know is if they are confusing it to mean Epie which is not same as EKPEYE (3rd largest in Rivers State).
The list is incomplete
I see taroh. We the best
Your list of enthic groups in Nigeria is not complete. Bassa in Plateau not same with Bassa Komu and Bassa Nge in Kogi
It is very good attempt. However, more research is needed.Some ethnic groups are placed in States where they don’t belong.while some like the Tiv for instance, are in Nassarawa and Cross state in addition to what is stated but this classification failed to place them accordingly.
Chakfem in Mangu local government area of Plateau state is omitted. You can do well to update it please
You did not include Igede in Oju and Obi local Government Areas in Benue state. This is a distinct tribe Not Idoma as you assumed. Thank you for your effort anyway.
My tribe is not included “Ngwaba” adamawa
No Mupun tribe in plateau State
CORRECTION PLEASE:
Chibok is the name of the local government. Kibaku is the name of the tribe and it’s from Southern Borno not Yobe.
Good effort,welldone!
Number 39.Baruba(Kwara)and not Niger.tnx
Tula is under Gombe state not Bauchi
List of ethnic groups in Nigeria.
My tribe Bogghom from Kanam local government in Plateau State is omitted. Please add it up
Ogori and Yagba are in Kogi not in Kwara. Ebira is also found in Nasarawwa State
Bogghom from kanam local government plateau state.
Nos.41, Bassa are found in 6 states, namely, FCT-Abuja, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Benue & Kwara State
This is the way that we understand are our differences and forward the Nigeria,
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The Complete List Of All 371 Ethnic Groups In Nigeria.
We have bogghom in kanam LGA plateau state
YOU DID WELL MY FRIEND
BOGGHOOM IN KANAM PLATEAU STATE IS NOT LISTED
Good research,my friend….but their is room for improvement…
Very nice web
This is a nice piece. I am sure we have not heard the last of this list.
For correction, “Ogori” is in Kogi State and not Kwara. Please note and update your record.
Thanks
Abdultayib Sheidu.
You remember me my course at higher institution, that’s NIGERIA AS A NATION
What a blessed country nigeria was. Masha Allah
Matakam from Adamawa
My country
Maya tribe in Demsa local government area Adamawa was omitted, federal ministry of culture and tourism should go for more research again.
W’re Nigerian citizens and w’re entitled to gave us chance and see our playing roll administratively,message to Nigerian elders,and both political leaders and traditional rulers.
AKPA is also an ethnic group in Benue state. It is embedded within Idoma. They are located in Otobi, in Otukpo local government area of Benue state.
I want know which my tribe belongs to in the list, Karai-karai
Some are complaining of their tribes being omitted,that means the actual number exceed 371.According to General Yakubu Gowon (former Nigeria’s military head of state) in a research conducted while in office, revealed that the actual number is more than 500.Thanks for your efforts, let’s put heads for more research.
Good work, welldone
Yoruba also in Edo and Niger. Thanks
Chawai,is an ethnic group in Kaduna state that is not included. They are in Nauru LGA
muppun is from Nassarawa not Plateau.U need to update ur findings.
There is KWAH ethnic group from Adamawa state
KWAH ethnic group is found in Lamurde LGA of Adamawa state, kindly uoday
KWAH ethnic group is found in Lamurde LGA of Adamawa state, kindly update your info
My tribe, Kadara is found in Kaduna and Niger states. It is recorded as part of Taraba state. Please take note.
Nice job, keep it up and make the corrections that is needed
The actual number of ethnic groups according to Gen. Gowon, quoting the Bible Society of Nigeria, is 513. More research needed pls.
Lamung is an ethnic group wich found in gwoza lga borno state.good job keep it up
What about Ganagana from Dangara under Kwali Area Council of the FCT Abuja
Tangale tribe is in GOMBE not only in Bauchi.The list should be updated.
There is the need to acknowledge the original compilers Richard Bendor Samuel. The work appeared in Summer Institute of Linguistics in the early 1980’s, that is why those highlighting errors of location of Languages should note that the work predates the creation of new State in Nigeria . The complete work contains all those Languages not mentioned. Well done for introducing Nigerians to the tip of the iceberg of our complex yet unknown mosaic called NIGERIA.
I did not see IKWERRE (IWHURUOHA); the largest ethnic group in Rives State where Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi and Governor Wike & Omehia hail from including former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Hon. Austin Opara.
The yandang people are found in Adamawa state. example they in mayo belwa, fufore, Demsa,yola south.
Thank you and may God bless Nigeria
The yandang people are also found in Adamawa state. example they in mayo belwa, fufore, Demsa,yola south.
Thank you and may God bless Nigeria
Is a good effort but OGONI in Rivers State is not included. This is the tribe of late Ken Saro-Wiwa, the environmental activist.
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Wring. it’s Ogori/ Magongo not Ogori and they are found in Kogi and Kwara State. Good effort though
Gungawa in Kebbi and Niger is not included
No359, is Yala in Cross River State and not Benue. Their kit and kind are the Idoma and Doma of Benue and Nassarawa States respectively.
In Rivers State, we have EKPEYE as the 3rd largest ethnic group but it was not mentioned but what I do not know is if they are confusing it to mean Epie which is not same as EKPEYE (3rd largest in Rivers State).
We also have LALA in Gombi and Shelleng local government area of Adamawa state.
Nice research keep it up
Jhar are found in bauchi,plateau, adamawa, taraba and nasarawa States.
Iwhurhuoha(Ikwerre)(Rivers state) is not on the list. It should be included.
pero is in present Gombe state not Bauchi state. Welldone
Mumuye tribe is found in both Adamawa and Taraba States.
Gud Job
You mentioned Bassa in Kogi, Niger, Plateau and you couldn’t capture the Bassa in FCT Abuja that are one of the majority tribe.