Ham people

The Ham people also known as Hyam people are an ethnic group found in the Southern part of Kaduna State, predominantly in Jaba Local Government Area and Kachia Local Government Area. They speak the Hyam language and refer to them selves as Ham or Hyam people. They are also known as 'Jaba' or 'Jabba' people.

The Ham people are believed to have created the Nok culture after archaeological discoveries in the Ham village of Nok.

Notable people of Ham origin include Martin Luther Agwai .

Ham rulers are called 'Kpop Ham'. The current Kpop Ham is His Royal Highness the Kpop-Ham Dr. Jonathan Danladi Gyet Maude (J.P.), OON

The Tuk-Ham festival is celebrated each year in Kwoi a town in Jaba local Government area . it is celebrated around the Easter season .