Before we may talk about the poorest Nigerian tribes, it is necessary to define the factors, which influence the rate of such indicator. There are more than 300 tribes living in Nigeria. All of them are different; they preserve different languages, cultures, traditions, and even religions. Poverty rate in tribes of Nigeria is defined by the following criteria:
1. Agriculture.
2. Death rate.
3. Welfare.
4. Health care system.
5. Resources.
These indicators are the most common. They can define poverty in a particular state or society. Tribal life in Nigeria is different, and some ethnicities really suffer, as they do not get enough wealth. The poorest tribes/ethnic groups living in the country are:
1. Igbo
After the Civil War, people of this ethnicity continued to suffer. Although they struggle for their rights, they are still neglected by the state government. That’s why they have become one of the poorest tribes in the whole country. Many Igbos had to move from their native places because of the lack of infrastructure and other facilities.
2. Yoruba
This is another great ethnicity of the country. But many people claim they are really poor, because they do not have access to all the modern facilities, such as, for instance, roads. Though many of them are creative and intelligent, they are neglected and badly treated by the government.
3. Fulani
This group lives in such states, as Plateau. And as you know, it is very liable to clashes and terrorist attacks, which have made this tribe not very rich.
4. Hausa
They also live in the most suffering states, such as Sokoto. Thus, it is impossible to avoid poverty in such case.
5. Kanufi
They are one of the biggest tribes as well. And they occupy the most suffering lands. This fact has added them into our list.
