Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Ijaw
Language: Izon - (ijc)
Alternate Name(s): Izon, Izo, Uzo
Primary Religion: Christianity - Other / Marginal
Country: Nigeria
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Population: 1,870,000
Global Population: 1,870,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Central-Western Ijaw of Nigeria, numbering 1,870,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Ijaw people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nigeria. Their primary language is Izon. The primary religion practiced by the Central-Western Ijaw is marginal Christianity, a form of religion with roots in Christianity but not theologically Christian.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available