Waja

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Nyan Wiyau, Wiyaa, Wiyau, Wuya

60,000 (1989 U. Kleinewillinghöfer).

Adamawa state: northern Michika LGA; Borno state: Gwoza LGA; Gombe state: Akko, Balanga, and Yamaltu Deba LGAs; Taraba state: Bali LGA.

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6a* (Vigorous).

Deruwo (Wajan Dutse), Waja (Wajan Kasa). Small dialect differences.

Also use Nigerian Fulfulde [fuv]. Used as L2 by Dadiya [dbd], Longuda [lnu].

Grammar. Bible portions: 1926–2013.

Latin script [Latn], in development.

Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.