Pyem people

Pyem
Total population
25,000
Regions with significant populations
Nigeria
Languages
Pyem
Religion
Islam, Christianity, Ethnic religion
Related ethnic groups
Afizere, Irigwe, Berom, Ron

The Pyem people (Pyam; Hausa: Fyam, Genawa) are found mainly in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Middle Belt (central) Nigeria. They speak the Pyem language, a Plateau language. Their headquarters are in the town of Gindiri, about 51 km due southwest of the city of Jos.