Gade (Gad) is an independent Gadoid language of Nigeria.GT Obadiah, Gade Lexis and Structure, Sahab Digital Press, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria Glottolog 4.7 (2022) classifies it as an independent branch of Benue-Congo rather than as a Nupoid language of the Gade people.
Distribution Ethnologue lists the following locations: Federal Capital Territory: Abuja Municipal Area Council and Kuje LGA Nasarawa State: Nasarawa town, Toto LGA, Takalfia, Uke, New Ara, Zebede (Kowayarda), Zamba (Panda), Pyanko, etc in Karu LGA, Gora in Keffi LGA, and New Karshi in Karu LGA Niger: New Wuse, Iwa Kpụ̀kpụ̀ in Tafa LGA and Tufa, Izom, Lambata in Gurara LGA
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