Anamoro in Nigeria

The Anamoro have only been reported in Nigeria
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Anamoro (also known as Anemoro, Anowuru, Lemoro, and Limoro) are an indigenous people found primarily in Kaduna State's Lere LGA and Bauchi State's Toro LGA.

They are part of the Benue people cluster, sharing linguistic and cultural ties with communities in Nigeria's central region. Their primary language is Lemoro, which anchors their identity and heritage over generations.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Anamoro live in a region where agriculture, local trade, and craftwork support family livelihoods. Daily routines often revolve around farming cycles, family cooperation, and community participation. Their families value unity, respect for elders, and shared responsibilities that strengthen social bonds.

Community celebration is an important aspect of their culture, expressed in festive gatherings, storytelling, and music passed down through their cultural history. Their diet typically includes staple foods grown in surrounding farmlands, prepared in traditional ways rooted in the rhythms of central Nigeria's agricultural life.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Anamoro practice a mix of ethnic religious traditions and Christianity, with Christianity being their largest reported formal affiliation. Where the gospel has taken root, believers can be prayed for to grow deeply in Christ and to join the global missionary force, carrying his compassion to less-reached communities. Traditional practices still dominate the worldview of most, and spiritual transformation through Christ would give them relief from fear of the spirit world.


What Are Their Needs?

Spiritual growth and deeper discipleship would strengthen the Anamoro church and nurture Christ-centered leadership. Opportunities to expand biblical teaching would support families seeking to follow Jesus faithfully amid cultural pressures.

They would benefit from strengthened community support systems, improved access to resources, and ministries that encourage hope, reconciliation, and perseverance in Christ.


Prayer Items

Pray for the Holy Spirit to deepen the faith of Anamoro believers and equip them for Christlike service.
Pray for peace and protection for communities affected by insecurity, asking that God's presence would sustain them.
Pray that emerging leaders will model humility and wisdom as they disciple others.
Pray for gospel-rooted unity that inspires the Anamoro to participate in God's mission among neighboring peoples.


Scripture Prayers for the Anamoro in Nigeria.


References

https://viewpointnigeria.org/lemoro-nation-youth-movement-decries-spate-of-insecurity-in-lemoro-communities-bassa-lga-plateau-state/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Anamoro
People Name in Country Anamoro
Alternate Names Anemoro; Anowuru; Lemoro; Limoro
Population this Country 22,000
Population all Countries 22,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 13032
ROP3 Code 105712
Country Nigeria
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Kaduna state: Lere LGA; Bauchi state: Toro LGA.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Nigeria
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Kaduna state: Lere LGA; Bauchi state: Toro LGA..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

No people group static map currently available. Use the above button to submit a map.



Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
35.00 %
Ethnic Religions
55.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
10.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Lemoro (22,000 speakers)
Language Code ldj   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Lemoro (22,000 speakers)
Language Code ldj   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Lemoro

Primary Language:  Lemoro

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.