Duya

A language of Nigeria

Adong, Adṹ, Idun, Jaba Duya, Jaba Lunga, Lungu, Ungu

Idṹ

78,000 (2012 W. Bai).

Kaduna state: Jaba, Jema’a, and Kagarko LGAs; Nassarawa state: Karu LGA.

6b (Threatened).

None known. Lexical similarity: with Ashe [ahs], Koro Wachi [bqv], and Nyankpa [yes]. These four languages are often referred to as the Koro Cluster.

Home, market, some schools. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Also use Hausa [hau], with some youth shifting.

A vigorous literacy program is being planned. Literature. Grammar. Texts. Bible portions: 2011–2017.

Latin script [Latn], used since 2006.

Different from Ajiya (Idon) [idc]. Christian, traditional religion.