13 Interesting Facts About the People of Wurbo Ethnic Group in Nigeria

Have you ever heard of the Wurbo people before? Surely, you must know how diverse Nigeria is with different cultures and ethnic groups. Today, the Wurbo ethnic group is what this article will talk about. If you wish to know more about the Wurbo people, then this article has 13 Interesting Facts About the People of the Wurbo Ethnic Group in Nigeria.

13 Interesting Facts About the People of Wurbo Ethnic Group

The Wurbo people in Nigeria reside in northeastern Nigeria and have been described as part of the Jukun people of West Africa. However, there is another controversy about them breaking from the Jukun tribe and forming their own tribe in Nigeria.

13 Interesting Facts About the People of Wurbo Ethnic Group in Nigeria

Here are interesting facts to know about the people of the Wurbo ethnic group in Nigeria as well as the state they reside in;

1. State of Residence in the Country

Most of the Wurbo people live in Adamawa state which has remained their home state for many generations now. It is in the northeastern region of Nigeria. Anambra state is home to numerous ethnic groups, it is also home to Jukun nativity in Nigeria and to some other indigenous tribes that broke out from the Jukun tribe.

2. Local Government Area

There are 21 local government areas in Adamawa state. They are;

  • Demsa
  • Fufore
  • Ganye
  • Girei
  • Gombi
  • Guyuk
  • Hong
  • Jada
  • Lamurde
  • Madagali
  • Maiha
  • Mayo-Belwa.
  • Michika
  • Mubi North.
  • Mubi South.
  • Numan
  • Shelleng
  • Song
  • Toungo
  • Yola North.
  • Yola South.

There is no specific location for the Wurbo people for now. But they can occupy any of these local government regions and also very possible for them to spread into two or three of these local government areas.

3. Population is One of the Interesting Facts About the People of the Wurbo Ethnic Group

Adamawa state is the thirteenth least populous state in Nigeria despite it being the eighth largest state in the area. The Wurbo people together with over a hundred tribes living in Adamawa state contribute to the population of the state.

4. Language

The most dominant language in the entire Adamawa state is Fulfulde with speakers in about 5 different local government areas. The Wurbo language is an Adamawa language which is very close to extinction because of abandonment by its people.

5. Religion

Muslims dominate the entire Adamawa population (of different tribes). If there are Christians, it is just a few scattered small minor populations.

6. Ethnicity; Interesting Facts About the People of the Wurbo Ethnic Group

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan People

People Cluster: Chadic

People Group: Wurbo

Ethnic Code: NAB60b

7. History

The Wurbo people have been living in Adamawa state for a very long time. They migrated from other states in Nigeria and later found themselves in Adamawa state which they have accepted as their home state.

However, it is important to note that their culture and tradition are almost fading away due to abandonment and abduction of other people’s culture and way of life.

8. Neighbouring Tribes

Adamawa is a heterogeneous state with over 100 ethnic groups in it. The Fulfulde are the most dominant. Other tribes are Fali, Gude, Dake, Marghi, Bachama, Waaja, Tambo, Lakka, Bali, Bille, and more.

9. Geography is Among the Interesting Facts About the People of the Wurbo Ethnic Group  

Adamawa state shares boundaries with three states nationally and also forms an international border.

  • To the southwest by Taraba state
  • To the northwest by Borno state
  • To the west by Gombe state
  • And to the eastern border which is an international border by Cameroon.

These borders define relationships between Adamawa state and these states in terms of ethnicity and some other important terms like the history of their origin.

10. Natural Resources

Indigenous people of Adamawa state enjoy certain benefits of being part of the state. One of the benefits is that they also get to eat the good fruit the natural resources provide for the state.

The good fruits can be employment opportunities and also can be revenue generated to better the state with good infrastructures which serve it’s purpose to the people. These natural resources include kaolin, bentonite, magnesite, and gypsum.

11. Education

Universities and tertiary institutions of Adamawa state are;

  • Adamawa State University
  • Federal Polytechnic, Mubi
  • American University of Nigeria
  • Modibbo Adama University, Yola
  • Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola
  • Federal College of Education, Yola

These learning institutions are open to all indigenes of Adamawa state including the Wurbo people.

12. Occupation; Interesting Facts About the People of the Wurbo Ethnic Group

They are predominantly farmers. They farm mainly to support their family and not for commercial purposes.

13. Places of Interest

  • Kiri Dam in Shelleng
  • Gashaka Gumti National Park in Tuongo
  • Ruwan Zafi Spring in Lamurde
  • Shebshi Mountains and Mount Dimlang at the Adamawa-Taraba border in Ganye
  • Three Sisters Rock in Song
  • The Confluence of Rivers Benue and Gongola in Numan Uba under Mubi
  • Sukur World Heritage site
  • Mandara Mountains
  • Mambilla Plateau
  • Lamido Muhammadu Barkindo’s Palace
  • Yadim Waterfalls in Yadim Village, Fufore

Conclusion

Overall, the Wurbo people have been described based on their state of residence which is Adamawa state. You can learn more about the Wurbo people by learning more about Anambra state and also tribes in Anambra state.

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