Chadic · Nigeria’s peoples
Goemai
The Goemai (formerly called Ankwe) are the main people of Shendam LGA in southern Plateau State and one of the two major peoples of Qua'an Pan.
At a glance
- Where do the Goemai people live?
- Their homeland is in Qua'An Pan and Shendam in Plateau State, across 2 local government areas.
- What language do the Goemai speak?
- Goemai, a language of the Chadic family (Afro-Asiatic › Chadic).
Overview
The Goemai (formerly called Ankwe) are the main people of Shendam LGA in southern Plateau State and one of the two major peoples of Qua'an Pan.[2],[3],[1]High confidence
Where the Goemai live
Local government areas by state. Homeland: the group is the majority. Shared area: a large share of a mixed area. Smaller presence: present, but a small share.
Plateau
- Qua'An Pan(Homeland)
- Shendam(Homeland)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Shendam
Shendam, Plateau State.[2]High confidence
The second most populous town of Plateau State, where Goemai and other West Chadic languages are spoken; the Npol and Nroam lakes and the Jelbang rocks are in the LGA.[2]
Language
Goemai, a language of the Chadic family (Afro-Asiatic › Chadic).[1]High confidence
Sources
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