This article gives you an insight into the Baya people’s interesting facts. Baya people reside in Adamawa state but they dominate Cameroon, the Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic.
13 Interesting Facts About the People of Baya Ethnic Group in Nigeria
The people of the Baya Ethnic Group have some interesting facts about them and these facts would be shared with you in this post.
1. State Of Residence
They currently reside in Adamawa State. Adamawa State sits beautifully in the northeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The State is proudly bordered by Gombe to the west, Taraba to the southwest, and Borno to the northwest. It forms a national border with Cameron to the east.
2. Religion
Baya people practice different religions. The Islamic, Christian, and African Traditional religion is practised by these people. But the most practised religion is Christianity. There are more Christians in this tribe.
Although the majority of them practice Christianity, there are still a few of them who still believe in and practice witchcraft.
3. Their Way Of Life (Occupation) is One of the Interesting Facts About the People of the Baya Ethnic Group
Farming is the major source of income in Adamawa State including all its tribes. Baya people are farmers. Though they have some other occupations like fishing, hunting, and trading, they are predominantly farmers. They are also known to be good knife throwers.
4. Local Government Area
Adamawa State consists of 24 local government areas. The names are as follows: Demsa, Fufore, Ganye, Girei, Gombi, Guduniya, Guyuk, Hong, Jada, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo Belwa, Michika, Mubi, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Shelleng, Song, Toungo, Yola, Yola North, and Yola South.
5. Notable places
Adamawa State is known for its notable places. These places are of interest to visitors and tourists. They are;
- Kamale Mountain Peak in Michika.
- Hotel Derivatives and Suites.
- Nuhu Auwalu Wakili’s Palace.
- American University of Nigeria.
- The confluence of Rivers Benue and Gongola in Numan Uba under Mubi (Valanyi).
- Lamido’s Palace.
6. Their Language is Among the Interesting Facts About the People of the Baya Ethnic Group
The main language spoken in Adamawa is Bacama/Bata (Bwatiye), Bura-Pabir, Fulfulde, Huba (Kilba), Longuda, Mumuye, and Samba Daka. There are other languages but these are the main languages spoken in the state.
Others are quite small. They are; Zizilivakan, Dza, Kamwe, Fali, Dong, Dadiya, Boga, Bura-Pabir, Peere, Samba Daka, Nzanyi, Nyong, Ngwanbe, and Psikye.
7. They Value Education
Education is still believed to be the key even in this state. There are a good number of reputable public and private schools in the state. These include the nursery, primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Universities’ names include Adamawa State University, American University of Nigeria (Yola), and, Modibbo Adamawa University (Yola).
Also, there is a college of education: the Federal College of Education in Yola. And a University: Adamawa State Polytechnic in Yola.
8. Tribe
Adamawa State has a total number of 78 tribes in the State. Some of them include the Gombi tribe, Baya tribe, Bata tribe, Gude tribe, Bura tribe, Botlere tribe, Bille tribe, Daka tribe, and others.
9. Their Population is One of the Interesting Facts About the People of the Baya Ethnic Group
The population as of 2022 was 4,902,100. Adamawa State is recorded as the eighth largest area but the thirteenth least populous state in Nigeria.
10. Religion
Adamawa State is an Islam majority State in Nigeria. There is also a majority of Christians in the state. It is home to two headquarters churches; the Church Of The Brethren In Nigeria (in Mubi) and the Lutheran Church Of Christ In Nigeria (in Numan).
11. Occupation
Farming is a major occupation. They produce both cash and food crops. They produce crops like millet, sorghum, cashew, nuts, maize, etc.
12. The Notable People Of Adamawa State is Among the Interesting Facts About the People of Baya Ethnic Group
They are;
- Atiku Abubakar.
- Done P. Dabale.
- Aliyu Kama.
- Alex Badeh.
- Mohammed Bello.
- Iya Abubakar.
- Aisha Buhari.
- Jibril Aminu.
- Iya Abubakar.
- Binta Masi Garba.
- Bindo Jibrilla.
- Murtala Nyako.
- Mahmud Tukur.
- Nuhu Ribadu.
- Ahmed Joda.
- Boss Mustapha.
- Abubakar Saleh Michika.
13. Adamawa State is Blessed with Natural Resources
You can find minerals like Gypsum, Magnesite, Kaolin, and Bentonite in Adamawa State. These minerals help grow the State and country’s source of income. It is also a source of employment for the people in Adamawa.
 Conclusion
This article gives clear guidance on the interesting facts of the people of Baya, where they originate from, their present residence, and their way of life.
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