Languages of Yobe State


There are 9 languages spoken as first languages in Yobe State. The only major language is Kanuri. Kutto and Maaka are small minority languages. The other languages are a bit larger, but they are still endangered due to the strong influence of Hausa.
 

BADE Bade LGA
BOLE Fika LGA
DUWAI Bade LGA
KANURI Nguru, Geidam, Damaturu, Fika, Fune, and Gujba LGA's
KAREKARE Fika and Nangere LGA's
KUTTO Gujba LGA
MAAKA Gujba LGA, Bara town and associated hamlets
NGAMO Fika LGA
NGIZIM Damaturu LGA

 

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Dr. Uwe Seibert
Department of Languages and Linguistics
Faculty of Arts
University of Jos
Email address: seibertu@unijos.edu.ng
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