Here we have created a list of Top 10 Most Educated Tribes In Nigeria that doesn’t have a specific order.
These are just 10 tribes that have higher educated people in Nigeria, this is just our ideas and we hope that our readers can offer their own views regarding the top 10 most educated tribes in Nigeria and the most popular tribes in Nigeria.
With over 370 tribes in Nigeria, it is hard to judge which community has the biggest number of educated people. The government does not count and report such statistics about the Top 10 most educated tribes in Nigeria , Still, it is so interesting to know what is the most educated tribes in Nigeria, isn’t it?
Below Are The List Of Top 10 Most Educated Tribes In Nigeria Right Now
1. Igbo Tribe
The Igbo tribe are the first 1st most Educated tribe in Nigeria and the third 3rd most popular language speaking Nigeria.
They are socially and culturally diverse, consisting of many subgroups. Although they live in scattered groups of villages, they all speak one language.
The Igbo Tribe are one of the top 10 most Educated tribes in Nigeria.
2. Yoruba Tribe
Yoruba tribe are the second 2nd most Educated tribe in Nigeria and the second 2nd most popular language speaking in Nigeria after Hausa language. Yoruba people live mostly in South-West Nigeria. They have developed a variety of different artistic forms including pottery, weaving, beadwork, metalwork, and mask making. You can scroll down to see the last tribe among the top 10 most educated tribes in Nigeria.
Most of the artworks were made to honour the gods and ancestors and since there are more than 401 known gods to the Yoruba there is much sculpture and artwork made.
This tribe is also one of the biggest in the country.
Many of its representatives get high job positions, become professors, and reach other educational heights.
Yoruba people often become top managers and lead the companies. The Yoruba Tribe are one of the top 10 most Educated tribes in Nigeria.
3. Nupe Tribe
Nupe tribe are the third 3rd most Educated tribe in Nigeria and the fourth 4th most popular language speaking in Nigeria after Hausa , Yoruba , Igbo, Nupe people are one of the most educated tribe in Nigeria before Nigeria got her independence in 1960 and uptill date Nupe people are one of the major tribes that are well educated in Nigeria , although Nupe people don’t like migrating to other states the way Hausa people spread to all Nigeria states , it’s one of the reason Nupe are not much recognize in south-east of Nigeria.
Nupe people are well recognize in Nigeria for their cultural dressing of ” Shear Butter Three Colour ” which is call ( Eko Kpara ) in Nupe language.
Nupe people also have historical link with Hausa people of Katsina , the social dressing of Nupe people is thesame to that of Hausa people that’s why other tribes in South region of Nigeria found it difficult to differenciate them, although Nupe people also have their Traditional and Cultural dressing which are un-similar to other Tribes in Nigeria, the Nupe , Gbagyi , Ebira , Tiv , Kanuri Igala , Idoma , Hausa , Fulani , Tarok , Eggon and Igala are the most popular tribes in Northern region of Nigeria. Nupe people rank on the 3rd among of top 10 most educated tribes in Nigeria.
There are probably about 5.2 million principally in Niger State, although a small but growing diaspora of Nupe can be found in the West Midlands of England.
The Nupe language is also spoken in Kwara state , Kogi States and Federal Capital Territory ( Abuja ).
They are primarily Muslims , with a few Christians and followers of African Traditional Religion , Nupe people are about 70% Muslims , 28% Christians and 2% of African traditional religions .
The Nupe people have several local, traditional rulers.
Other cottage industries that are simple income generation avenues to Nupe people are traditional soap making, blacksmithing, brass work, wood work, tailoring and cooperative engagements. Modern industries in Nupe land include Nigerian Sugar Company, Bacita, Sunti Sugar Company, Sunti, Jebba and the two other major Hydro Electricity Stations in Nigeria – the Kainji Dam, Shiroro Dam, and Jebba Dam.
Nupe land is the power base of Nigeria indeed.
The Nupe people also observe the holy days of the Islamic calendar. Eid ( Muslim feast days ) celebrate the end of Ramadan (month of fasting), follow a hajj ( pilgrimage to Mecca ), and celebrate the birthday of the prophet Muhammad. On Eid al-Adha, Muslims sacrifice an animal to reenact the time Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son to God.
Families also slaughter an animal in their own homes.
This may be a male sheep or cow, People then celebrate with their relatives and friends and give each other gifts.
The Nupe Tribe are one of the top 10 most Educated tribes in Nigeria.
4. Hausa Tribe
Hausa tribe are the fourth 4th most Educated tribe in Nigerian and the first 1st most popular language speaking in Nigeria and West Africa.
Hausa people numbering more than 20 million, are the largest ethnic group in west Africa. On WorthMax we list Hausas among the top 10 most educated tribes in Nigeria.
They are widely distributed geographically and have intermingled with many different peoples.
Hausa is the most widely spoken language in west Africa.
It is spoken by an estimated 22 million people.
Another 17 million people speak Hausa as a second language.
Hausa is written in Arabic characters, and about one-fourth of Hausa words come from Arabic.
Many Hausa can read and write Arabic. Many can also speak either French or English.
This ethnic group is also one of the largest in Nigeria along with Yoruba and Igbo. This community prefers the life in villages and small towns as well as rural areas.
Hausa who live in big cities are educated.
They like to explore new spheres and they are good at planning. Many representatives of this tribe are good entrepreneurs.
Those members who live in rural territories get a lower level of education.
Most of these peo ple cannot read or write and have to work in agriculture or stay unemployed.
The Hausa Tribe are one of the top 10 most Educated tribes in Nigeria.
5. Ebira Tribe
The Ebira tribe are the fifth 5th most Educated tribe in Nigeria and also the Igbira is one of the most popular language speaking in Nigeria .
Many of us like the interesting intonation you can hear when a Ebira person speaks. You might be surprise to see this tribe among top 10 most educated tribes in Nigeria.
This tribe is educated. You can watch Nollywood movies to understand this.
The Ebira Tribe are one of the top 10 most Educated tribes in Nigeria.
6. Urhobo Tribe
Urhobo tribe are the 5th most educated tribe in Nigeria and also one of the popular language speaking in Nigeria South.
Urhobo People also have love for western education, Almost all the tertiary institution on Delta State are situated in the Urhobo land I.e Delta State University Abraka, College of Physical Health Education Mosogar, College of Education Ejeba to mention but a few. Most of the Nigeria best comedians and musicians such as I go dye, Gordons, Bovi, Yung6ix, Sammy Okposo, Erigga etc are also of the Urhobo community.
The Urhobos are people of southern Nigeria, near the north western Niger Delta. The Urhobo is the major ethnic group in Delta State with more than a million people..
The Urhobo people share a common ancestry with the Edo people and are also similar to the Isoko people of Delta State. At a point the white colonizer referred to both the Urhobo and Isoko people as the “Sobo” people.
The Urhobo Tribe are one of the top 10 most Educated tribes in Nigeria.
7. Kanuri Tribe
Kanuri tribe are the 7th most Educated tribe in Nigeria and also the 6th most popular language speaking in Nigeria.
The Kanuri are a cluster of peoples speaking related Nilo-Saharan dialects which were absorbed by the Bornu empire and merged into a complex heterogeneous society.
Kanuri live in Bornu and Yobe States in northeastern Nigeria, Diffa and Zinder provinces in the southeast Republic of Niger, Lac Prefecture and southern Kanem Prefecture in western Chad and northern Cameroon.
The Kanuri Tribe are one of the top 10 most Educated tribes in Nigeria.
8. Edo Tribe
Edo tribe are the 8th most Educated tribe in Nigeria and is also one of the most popular language speaking in Nigeria, These people like to migrate. They often go overseas searching for better life. Being highly civilized, they also get a good level of education.
The Edo Tribe are one of the top 10 most Educated tribes in Nigeria.
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9. Ijaw Tribe
Ijaw tribe are rank up on 9th most Educated tribe in Nigeria , and also one of the most popular language speaking in Nigeria South region.
This Nigerian tribe has many educated people all over the south region of Nigeria. This is why we have added it to our list of the citizens who are schooled and continue to get knowledge, self-improve, and develop throughout their lives.
The community lives in the same areas as Urhobo people. Representatives from Itsekiri tribe also do their best to get an education. If the family leader is not educated, he makes sure his kids would gain the knowledge in different spheres of life. The Ijaw Tribe are one of the top 10 most Educated tribes in Nigeria.
10. Gbagyi Tribe
Gbagyi tribe are the 10th most Educated tribe in Nigeria and also Gbagyi language is also one of the most popular language speaking in Nigeria.
In addition the Gbagyi people have emerged as a unique breed of people among Nigerians, their culture shows how much they have come to terms with the universe.
Gbagyi is one of the most populated ethnic Group in North Central of Nigeria after Nupe people and also indigenous in some north central states, where their major occupation is farming.
Gbagyi people can be found in Niger state , Federal Capitatl Territory ( Abuja ) , Kaduna state and Nassarawa state. Gbagyi people are the last tribe we listed among the top 10 most educated tribes in Nigeria.
Gbagyi people and Nupe people live closely in thesame towns and some area’s in Niger state e.g Minna , Paiko , Suleja , Gwada , Maikunkele , Garatu , Gidan Mongoro , Sabon Gari , Bosso and other towns
Gbagyi people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria with an estimated population figure put at 3.8 million, spread in four States, including the FCT and located in thirty local Government areas, according to the 2006 National Population Census figures. Besides, it is the dominant ethnic group in the nation’s Capital, Abuja, which invariably implies that no Nigerian can afford to ignore the history, traditions, culture, socio.economic and political life of this ethnic group.
The Gbagyi people also observe the holy days of the Islamic calendar. Eid ( Muslim feast days ) celebrate the end of Ramadan (month of fasting), follow a hajj ( pilgrimage to Mecca ), and celebrate the birthday of the prophet Muhammad. On Eid al-Adha, Muslims sacrifice an animal to reenact the time Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son to God.
Families also slaughter an animal in their own homes.
This may be a male sheep or cow, People then celebrate with their relatives and friends and give each other gifts.
The Gbagyi Tribe are one of the top 10 most Educated tribes in Nigeria.
The List Of Top 10 Most Educated Tribes In Nigeria
- 1.Igbo
- 2.Yoruba
- 3.Nupe
- 4.Hausa
- 5.Ebira
- 6.Urhobo
- 7.Kanuri
- 8.Edo
- 9.Ijaw
- 10.Gbagyi
We have finally come to the end of our Top 10 Most Educated Tribe In Nigeria , and most popular language in Nigeria on WorthMax.There are also other most Educated tribes in Nigeria that are not listed on our list of Top 10 Most Educated Tribe In Nigeria , This includes the Tiv tribe , Igala tribe , Idoma tribe , Tarok tribe , Koro tribe , Eggon tribe , Igede tribe , Ngas tribe , Isoko tribe , Birom tribe , Kadara tribe , Zuru tribe , Fulani tribe , Kamuku tribe , Pangu tribe and many other tribes also go to school.
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