Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,152,136 members, 7,814,977 topics. Date: Thursday, 02 May 2024 at 03:31 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Culture / Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. (8938 Views)
Which Of The Nigerian Local Languages Would You Like To Learn? / Top 10 Most Spoken Nigerian Languages / Nigeria's Local Languages On The Verge Of Extinction (2) (3) (4)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (Reply) (Go Down)
Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by Grouppoint(m): 3:10pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
For the last few years I have been having this thought. Call me naive or crazy, but it seems that most of the nations we see as developed nations, have one national tongue. Is it then probable that the sooner we shelved our local tribal languages, the better we stand to become as one united nation? |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by Grouppoint(m): 3:24pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
Examples may be found in USA, where her citizens comprise Italians, Irish, Jews, English, etc who have lost their roots and wholly accepted one american way and culture. It then becomes possible for Arnold Shwarzenegger or Barack Obama to get to the top because no one is insisting it has to be my village kinfolk that must occuppy this position. If Nigerians spoke just one language (English or Pidgin for example), then gradually we wont be worried about whether its a Northerner or Easterner at the top. We would then be more concerned with the integrity and capability of whoever gets voted in. Does anyone follow my train of thought here? |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by smile4kenn(m): 5:32pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
English is not your language, and because of your borrowed language, you want to bann your culture? go and study anthropology if you have your way, then you will know the importance of your own tribe, language and culture, Nigeria can still work out and still preserve Her traditions, but it will be wise if Nigeria will remove 'state of origin' and 'tribe' as criteria to get a job, vote or any related public duties. 1 Like |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by tpia: 5:52pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
Grouppoint: I totally get your point. But assuming this western style can work in Nigeria, is a pipe dream. Most Nigerians feel they'll die if they dont do their culture. In all fairness though, WWI and II had a lot to do with how the US is today. I just read this book which explained a little bit about what some US nationals went through during these wars. Especially the ones whose home countries were at war with America- eg Italy and Japan. It was a very difficult time for such people even though they had US loyalties, since many of them were treated as enemy combatants anyway, in the interest of national security. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by Grouppoint(m): 6:00pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
@smile4kenn I clearly stated 'english for example'. This means it could be Yoruba, Swahili, whatever works. Also, whilst english may not be your language, it has found a place as a common language in Nigeria. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by Grouppoint(m): 6:03pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
@smile4kenn Would you say that the various nations that have become America were originally english? I do not have to study anthropology to see the impact of de-tribalisation has had on the USA, or how conversly it has been the bane of our own Nigerian society. I feel that the mistrust, and divisions caused when people speak languages not understood by the next person is significant. And things will not even get to form-filling before prejudice fully sets in, as often seen and heard even on Nairaland. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by Grouppoint(m): 6:10pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
tpia: These days, I dont have a problem with dreaming, Even Obama becoming a USA president was a pipe dream. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by tpia: 6:12pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by tpia: 6:14pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
Grouppoint: you know how it is with a Raisin in the Sun What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-- And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? Have you ever watched Shark Boy and lava Girl? |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by RichyBlacK(m): 6:38pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
Grouppoint: You make a lot of sense, I swear! People can still speak whatever they want, but ALL government and official transactions must be done in English. Translations in other languages will be available but not given top priority. The fundamental problem with Nigeria is ethnic bigotry/tribalism. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by Pittbaby(f): 7:57pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
umm isnt that the way it is know , I am not aware of government papers currently in local languages. Al i am aware of that a transalotor is usually on hand for the illiterate, let me know if I am wrong |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by Badriyyah(f): 8:10pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
For some strange reason I can't quote so i'll do this. Examples may be found in USA, where her citizens comprise Italians, Irish, Jews, English, etc who have lost their roots and wholly accepted one american way and culture Are you kidding me? Italians, Jews have lost their culture Hahahaha. That comment is really entertaining. Because they haven't, you see it in their lifestyle, their surroundings. Languages has nothing to do with the state of a country, it's part of our culture, getting rid of all the languages will just cause more problems. Some think religion is a problem, do you want to get rid of that too? |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by achoudeh(m): 8:13pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
Grouppoint: |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by RichyBlacK(m): 8:31pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
Badriyyah: Your point is taken. Of course the Jews, Italians, Irish etc. have not forgotten their culture, however, many of them speak the official language of America - English. Language is only one aspect of culture, and it does not necessarily define the culture. Hence many Irish people in America can't speak Gaelic but speak English, but they still celebrate St. Patrick's Day, a visible part of their culture! |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by MP007(m): 10:24pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
I think english would probably bring nigeria together because i do not see other tribes "giving way" to a local language like hausa to be the official language of the nation, , |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by achoudeh(m): 10:29pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
you people should stop thinking of that just take that out of you mind, |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by Epi: 10:38pm On Mar 06, 2009 |
@grouppoint In ref to your 1st para. Even though English is America main language, it's hard to find a job without being bilingual. 75% of the jobs are asking if you are bilingual - be it may spanish, french, german, swedish etc. And why hospitals are hiring translators for those who can't speak English? If America is welcoming citizens from all over the world, i don't think they are going to emphasize on speaking one language. Trust me, it's a plus for them (err spies) 1 love |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by bawomolo(m): 12:31am On Mar 07, 2009 |
not really swahili is the lingua franca in most parts of East Africa, that hasn't changed anything. It's the clanish mentality that has to change and not language. MP007: you are confusing the english language with education. The more enlightened people are, the more cohesive they would be. Language has little to do with it. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by okunoba(m): 12:38am On Mar 07, 2009 |
Below are some of the developed countries where they speak more than one language. (Britain) English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic (Belgium) French and Flemish (Canada) French and English (Switzerland) French, Italian and German |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by JJYOU: 1:00am On Mar 07, 2009 |
okunoba:compare with nigeria's http://www.onlinenigeria.com/tribes/ Tribe Name State In Nigeria 1 Abayon Cross River 2 Abua (Odual) Rivers 3 Achipa (Achipawa) Kebbi 4 Adim Cross River 5 Adun Cross River 6 Affade Yobe 7 Afizere Plateau 8 Afo Plateau 9 Agbo Cross River 10 Akaju-Ndem (Akajuk) Cross River 11 Akweya-Yachi Benue 12 Alago (Arago) Piateau 13 Amo Plateau 14 Anaguta Plateau 15 Anang Akwa lbom 16 Andoni Akwa lbom, Rivers 17 Angas Bauchi, Jigawa, Plateau 18 Ankwei Plateau 19 Anyima Cross River 20 Attakar (ataka) Kaduna 21 Auyoka (Auyokawa) Jigawa 22 Awori Lagos, Ogun 23 Ayu Kaduna 24 Babur Adamawa, Bomo, Taraba, Yobe 25 Bachama Adamawa 26 Bachere Cross River 27 Bada Plateau 28 Bade Yobe 29 Bahumono Cross River 30 Bakulung Taraba 31 Bali Taraba 32 Bambora (Bambarawa) Bauchi 33 Bambuko Taraba 34 Banda (Bandawa) Taraba 35 Banka (Bankalawa) Bauchi 36 Banso (Panso) Adamawa 37 Bara (Barawa) Bauchi 38 Barke Bauchi 39 Baruba (Barba) Niger 40 Bashiri (Bashirawa) Plateau 41 Bassa Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, Plateau 42 Batta Adamawa 43 Baushi Niger 44 Baya Adamawa 45 Bekwarra Cross River 46 Bele (Buli, Belewa) Bauchi 47 Betso (Bete) Taraba 48 Bette Cross River 49 Bilei Adamawa 50 Bille Adamawa 51 Bina (Binawa) Kaduna 52 Bini Edo 53 Birom Plateau 54 Bobua Taraba 55 Boki (Nki) Cross River 56 Bkkos Plateau 57 Boko (Bussawa, Bargawa) Niger 58 Bole (Bolewa) Bauchi, Yobe 59 Botlere Adamawa 60 Boma (Bomawa, Burmano) Bauchi 61 Bomboro Bauchi 62 Buduma Borno, Niger 63 Buji Plateau 64 Buli Bauchi 65 Bunu Kogi 66 Bura Adamawa 67 Burak Bauchi 68 Burma (Burmawa) Plateau 69 Buru Yobe 70 Buta (Butawa) Bauchi 71 Bwall Plateau 72 Bwatiye Adamawa 73 Bwazza Adamawa 74 Challa Plateau 75 Chama (Chamawa Fitilai) Bauchi 76 Chamba Taraba 77 Chamo Bauchi 78 Chibok (Chibbak) Yobe 79 Chinine Borno 80 Chip Plateau 81 Chokobo Plateau 82 Chukkol Taraba 83 Daba Adamawa 84 Dadiya Bauchi 85 Daka Adamawa 86 Dakarkari Niger, Kebbi 87 Danda (Dandawa) Kebbi 88 Dangsa Taraba 89 Daza (Dere, Derewa) Bauchi 90 Degema Rivers 91 Deno (Denawa) Bauchi 92 Dghwede Bomo 93 Diba Taraba 94 Doemak (Dumuk) Plateau 95 Ouguri Bauchi 96 Duka (Dukawa) Kebbi 97 Duma (Dumawa) Bauchi 98 Ebana (Ebani) Rivers 99 Ebirra (lgbirra) Edo, Kogi, Ondo 100 Ebu Edo, Kogi 101 Efik Cross River 102 Egbema Rivers 103 Egede (lgedde) Benue 104 Eggon Plateau 105 Egun (Gu) Lagos,Ogun 106 Ejagham Cross River 107 Ekajuk Cross River 108 Eket Akwa Ibom 109 Ekoi Cross River 110 Engenni (Ngene) Rivers 111 Epie Rivers 112 Esan (Ishan) Edo 113 Etche Rivers 114 Etolu (Etilo) Benue 115 Etsako Edo 116 Etung Cross River 117 Etuno Edo 118 Palli Adamawa 119 Pulani (Pulbe) Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa , Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi , Niger, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, etc. 120 Fyam (Fyem) Plateau 121 Fyer(Fer) Plateau 122 Ga'anda Adamawa 123 Gade Niger 124 Galambi Bauchi 125 Gamergu-Mulgwa Bomo 126 Qanawuri Plateau 127 Gavako Borno 128 Gbedde Kogi 129 Gengle Taraba 130 Geji Bauchi 131 Gera (Gere, Gerawa) Bauchi 132 Geruma (Gerumawa) Plateau 133 Geruma (Gerumawa) Bauchi 134 Gingwak Bauchi 135 Gira Adamawa 136 Gizigz Adamawa 137 Goernai Plateau 138 Gokana (Kana) Rivers 139 Gombi Adamawa 140 Gornun (Gmun) Taraba 141 Gonia Taraba 142 Gubi (Gubawa) Bauchi 143 Gude Adamawa 144 Gudu Adamawa 145 Gure Kaduna 146 Gurmana Niger 147 Gururntum Bauchi 148 Gusu Plateau 149 Gwa (Gurawa) Adamawa 150 Gwamba Adamawa 151 Gwandara Kaduna, Niger, Plateau 152 Gwari (Gbari) Kaduna, Niger, Plateau 153 Gwom Taraba 154 Gwoza (Waha) Bomo 155 Gyem Bauchi 156 Hausa Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa, Kaduna,Kano, Kastina, Kebbi, Niger,Taraba, Sokoto, etc 157 Higi (Hig) Borno, Adamawa 158 Holma Adamawa 159 Hona Adamawa 160 Ibeno Akwa lbom 161 Ibibio Akwa lbom 162 Ichen Adamawa 163 Idoma Benue, Taraba 164 Igalla Kogi 165 lgbo Abia, Anambra, Benue, Delta, Ebonyi,Enugu, Imo, Rivers 166 ljumu Kogi 167 Ikorn Cross River 168 Irigwe Plateau 169 Isoko Delta 170 lsekiri (Itsekiri) Delta 171 lyala (lyalla) Cross River 172 lzondjo) Bayelsa, Delta, Ondo, Rivers 173 Jaba Kaduna 174 Jahuna (Jahunawa) Taraba 175 Jaku Bauchi 176 Jara (Jaar Jarawa Jarawa-Dutse) Bauchi 177 Jere (Jare, Jera, Jera, Jerawa) Bauchi, Plateau 178 Jero Taraba 179 Jibu Adamawa 180 Jidda-Abu Plateau 181 Jimbin (Jimbinawa) Bauchi 182 Jirai Adamawa 183 Jonjo (Jenjo) Taraba 184 Jukun Bauchi, Benue,Taraba, Plateau 185 Kaba(Kabawa) Taraba 186 Kadara Taraba 187 Kafanchan Kaduna 188 Kagoro Kaduna 189 Kaje (Kache) Kaduna 190 Kajuru (Kajurawa) Kaduna 191 Kaka Adamawa 192 Kamaku (Karnukawa) Kaduna, Kebbi, Niger 193 Kambari Kebbi, Niger 194 Kambu Adamawa 195 Kamo Bauchi 196 Kanakuru (Dera) Adamawa, Borno 197 Kanembu Bomo 198 Kanikon Kaduna 199 Kantana Plateau 200 Kanufi Kaduna, Adamawa, Bomo, Kano,Niger, Jigawa, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe 201 Karekare (Karaikarai) Bauchi, Yobe 202 Karimjo Taraba 203 Kariya Bauchi 204 Katab (Kataf) Kaduna 205 Kenern (Koenoem) Plateau 206 Kenton Taraba 207 Kiballo (Kiwollo) Kaduna 208 Kilba Adamawa 209 Kirfi (Kirfawa) Bauchi 210 Koma Taraba 211 Kona Taraba 212 Koro (Kwaro) Kaduna, Niger 213 Kubi (Kubawa) Bauchi 214 Kudachano (Kudawa) Bauchi 215 Kugama Taraba 216 Kulere (Kaler) Plateau 217 Kunini Taraba 218 Kurama Jigawa, Kaduna, Niger, Plateau 219 Kurdul Adamawa 220 Kushi Bauchi 221 Kuteb Taraba 222 Kutin Taraba 223 Kwalla Plateau 224 Kwami (Kwom) Bauchi 225 Kwanchi Taraba 226 Kwanka (Kwankwa) Bauchi, Plateau 227 Kwaro Plateau 228 Kwato Plateau 229 Kyenga (Kengawa) Sokoto 230 Laaru (Larawa) Niger 231 Lakka Adamawa 232 Lala Adamawa 233 Lama Taraba 234 Lamja Taraba 235 Lau Taraba 236 Ubbo Adamawa 237 Limono Bauchi, Plateau 238 Lopa (Lupa, Lopawa) Niger 239 Longuda (Lunguda) Adamawa, Bauchi 240 Mabo Plateau 241 Mada Kaduna, Plateau 242 Mama Plateau 243 Mambilla Adamawa 244 Manchok Kaduna 245 Mandara (Wandala) Bomo 246 Manga (Mangawa) Yobe 247 Margi (Marghi) Adamawa, Bomo 248 Matakarn Adamawa 249 Mbembe Cross River, Enugu 250 Mbol Adamawa 251 Mbube Cross River 252 Mbula Adamawa 253 Mbum Taraba 254 Memyang (Meryan) Plateau 255 Miango Plateau 256 Miligili (Migili) Plateau 257 Miya (Miyawa) Bauchi 258 Mobber Bomo 259 Montol Plateau 260 Moruwa (Moro'a, Morwa) Kaduna 261 Muchaila Adamawa 262 Mumuye Taraba 263 Mundang Adamawa 264 Munga (Mupang) Plateau 265 Mushere Plateau 266 Mwahavul (Mwaghavul) Plateau 267 Ndoro Taraba 268 Ngamo Bauchi, Yobe 269 Ngizim Yobe 270 Ngweshe (Ndhang.Ngoshe-Ndhang) Adamawa, Borno 271 Ningi (Ningawa) Bauchi 272 Ninzam (Ninzo) Kaduna, Plateau 273 Njayi Adamawa 274 Nkim Cross River 275 Nkum Cross River 276 Nokere (Nakere) Plateau 277 Nunku Kaduna, Plateau 278 Nupe Niger 279 Nyandang Taraba 280 Ododop Cross River 281 Ogori Kwara 282 Okobo (Okkobor) Akwa lbom 283 Okpamheri Edo 284 Olulumo Cross River 285 Oron Akwa lbom 286 Owan Edo 287 Owe Kwara 288 Oworo Kwara 289 Pa'a (Pa'awa Afawa) Bauchi 290 Pai Plateau 291 Panyam Taraba 292 Pero Bauchi 293 Pire Adamawa 294 Pkanzom Taraba 295 Poll Taraba 296 Polchi Habe Bauchi 297 Pongo (Pongu) Niger 298 Potopo Taraba 299 Pyapun (Piapung) Plateau 300 Qua Cross River 301 Rebina (Rebinawa) Bauchi 302 Reshe Kebbi, Niger 303 Rindire (Rendre) Plateau 304 Rishuwa Kaduna 305 Ron Piateau 306 Rubu Niger 307 Rukuba Plateau 308 Rumada Kaduna 309 Rumaya Kaduna 310 Sakbe Taraba 311 Sanga Bauchi 312 Sate Taraba 313 Saya (Sayawa Za'ar) Bauchi 314 Segidi (Sigidawa) Bauchi 315 Shanga (Shangawa) Sokoto 316 Shangawa (Shangau) Plateau 317 Shan-Shan Plateau 318 Shira (Shirawa) Kano 319 Shomo Taraba 320 Shuwa Adamawa, Borno 321 Sikdi Plateau 322 Siri (Sirawa) Bauchi 323 Srubu (Surubu) Kaduna 324 Sukur Adamawa 325 Sura Plateau 326 Tangale Bauchi 327 Tarok Plateau, Taraba 328 Teme Adamawa 329 Tera (Terawa) Bauchi, Bomo 330 Teshena (Teshenawa) Kano 331 Tigon Adamawa 332 Tikar Taraba 333 Tiv Benue, Plateau, Taraba 334 Tula Bauchi 335 Tur Adamawa 336 Ufia Benue 337 Ukelle Cross River 338 Ukwani (Kwale) Delta 339 Uncinda Kaduna, Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto 340 Uneme (Ineme) Edo 341 Ura (Ula) Niger 342 Urhobo Delta 343 Utonkong Benue 344 Uyanga Cross River 345 Vemgo Adamawa 346 Verre Adamawa 347 Vommi Taraba 348 Wagga Adamawa 349 Waja Bauchi 350 Waka Taraba 351 Warja (Warja) Jigawa 352 Warji Bauchi 353 Wula Adamawa 354 Wurbo Adamawa 355 Wurkun Taraba 356 Yache Cross River 357 Yagba Kwara 358 Yakurr (Yako) Cross River 359 Yalla Benue 360 Yandang Taraba 361 Yergan (Yergum) Plateau 362 Yoruba Kwara, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Kogi 363 Yott Taraba 364 Yumu Niger 365 Yungur Adamawa 366 Yuom Plateau 367 Zabara Niger 368 Zaranda Bauchi 369 Zarma (Zarmawa) Kebbi 370 Zayam (Zeam) Bauchi 371 Zul (Zulawa) Bauchi |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by redsun(m): 1:10am On Mar 07, 2009 |
As sad as it may be,english language has come to stay in africa with the numerous tribal languages,it is the unifying factor in terms of communication,but we should not dwell on it,all we need to do is have a better understanding,read meanings into it and evolve as well as preserving our culture and indiginous languages. We should be able to break it down to the barest minimum for the people to understand,to be able to basically read and write. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by SeanT21(f): 1:16am On Mar 07, 2009 |
I understand what U mean and I agree~~~But Lets face reality,ITS NEVER GONNA HAPPEN!! |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by mousty: 1:23am On Mar 07, 2009 |
Really of courese, to be honest, making a single language in Nigeria is not easy, like some one say, taking Hausa as a father language would be difficult, as i believed Hausa Language is major Language in Nigeria, but other most think along the line. But when we say English Language can be Father Language, our mother language is not a suitable to us? And we believe to take our enemies Language when we look back to be our father language? we still need to think over and over the issue. I need some one in this room to dash me an answer relevant to my question PLS. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by JJYOU: 1:31am On Mar 07, 2009 |
mousty:who is an enemy? the enemies within have done far worse damage than any oyinbo ever did to us. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by mousty: 1:36am On Mar 07, 2009 |
As i say Enemies, i want you to step back to History, about what was happen to us? English mens they were our enemy, and how can we take their language as a father language in our country? pls Think over it? |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by JJYOU: 1:40am On Mar 07, 2009 |
mousty:the hausas and their cousins hates you with venom are they your friends? |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by RasPwn(m): 1:43am On Mar 07, 2009 |
I think you're trolling so I'm not about to waste time replying you 0/10. If you're not trolling, you must be young or/and naive for having that thought. So you expect a nation of more than 300 languages and dialects to give up their language. Do you sincerely believe that Nigeria's "underdeveloped" status is because we speak many languages? I thought it was our corrupt and inefficient leaders, I must be dumb. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by JJYOU: 1:51am On Mar 07, 2009 |
Ras Pwn:can u copy and paste here where i said i expect a nation of more than 300 languages and dialects to give up their language. you people keep talking about corrupt leadership as if these guys are brought from ghana or ivory coast. these are products of a corrupt society. what do u expect? |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by RasPwn(m): 1:55am On Mar 07, 2009 |
JJYOU: I was actually talking to the thread starter who wanted a BAN on local languages. If the Nigerian society is corrupt, what makes it that way? The languages. I'm saying languages have no significance compared to the bigger problems of Africa. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by tpia: 2:06am On Mar 07, 2009 |
Ras Pwn: you're begging the question. Those 300 languages are an exaggeration. Typical!!!! One of these days Nigerians should sit themselves down and ask each other exactly how big the country is with these their so-called 250 to 300 tribes. Every village doesnt have to be a tribe unless people dont understand the meaning of tribe or language. |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by RasPwn(m): 2:08am On Mar 07, 2009 |
tpia: Ras Pwn: |
Re: Solve The Nigerian Problem By Banning Our Local Languages. by bawomolo(m): 2:53am On Mar 07, 2009 |
most of the small groups would be absorbed by their larger neighbors over time. Lots of languages would fade away as we create a lingua-franca. this has happened in India |
The First Capital City Of Nigeria, Was Not Lagos Or Abuja Or Calabar / Why Are Igbo Women So Beautiful? / What Is The Meaning Of Adimunia/adimula ?
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 100 |