Gwong people
Gwong people (Hausa: Kagoma) are a people found in the southern part of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Their language, Gyong language belongs to the central plateau language group.[1] Their headquarters is at Fadan Kagoma, Jema'a Local Government Area of the state.[2]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 45,000[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Nigeria | |
| Languages | |
| Gyong | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Anghan, Ham, Nyankpa, Bajju, Tinor, Atyap, Berom, Jukun, Efik, Tiv, Igbo, Yoruba, Edo and other Benue-Congo peoples of Middle Belt and southern Nigeria |
Distribution
The Gwong people are mainly found in Jema'a Local Government Area of southern Kaduna State, Nigeria.[3][4]
Religion
The Gwong people are predominantly Christians who make up about 78.00% of the population (with Protestants numbering about 60.00%, Roman Catholics 20.00% and Independent 20.00%). The remaining 22.00% of the overall population being adherents of traditional religion.[1]
Language
Politics
The Gwong people's realm is called Gwong Chiefdom and its rulers are known by the appellation Kpop. The current monarch is His Royal Highness (HRH) Col. Paul Zakka Wyom (rtd.), Kpop Gwong II.[5][4][3]
Notable people
- Bishop Joseph Danlami Bagobiri, late catholic bishop of Kafanchan.
- Victor Moses, footballer
- Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa (late), first civilian governor of Kaduna State from Southern Kaduna.
- Lt. Gen. Luka Nyeh Yusuf (late), former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff.
References
- "Joshua Project entry on Kagoma in Nigeria".
- "Fadan Kagoma, Kagoma, Jema'A, Kaduna State, Nigeria". Retrieved August 6, 2020.
- "Districts and Village Units of Kaduna State". Retrieved August 6, 2020.
- Kezi, Julius B. (January 7, 2016). "Gwong Chiefdom Growing In Leaps And Bounds, Says Kpop Gwong". The Dream Daily. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
- Tene, Ruth (December 18, 2012). "Nigeria: Yakowa was a very Good Man - Kpop Gwong". All Africa. Leadership. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
