MESSAGE OF FEEDBACK FROM EMMANUEL EBARE.

Hello and blessings of the Lord to you all.
Recently, I authored a plea to Governor Obaseki and the Government of Edo State, Nigeria, a write-up that was entitled:

A PLEA FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE TEACHING OF ESAN LANGUAGE IN SCHOOLS IN ESANLAND, EDO STATE, NIGERIA.


To let you all know:

(1) The write-up is on Change. Org as a petition (which I implore you to kindly help us sign online) and here's the web address of the petition:
https://www.change.org/p/edo-state-government-governor-obaseki-a-plea-to-the-government-of-edo-state-nigeria-and-to-the-state-governor-mr-godwin-obasek/


(2) It is on Nairaland, and here's the web address of that:

https://www.nairaland.com/6878506/plea-restoration-teaching-esan-language/


(3) It was carried by a number of Nigerian newspapers, starting with Edo State owned newspaper, The Nigerian Observer.


(4) It was well/dutifully circulated on Social Media - in many groups and pages on various social media platforms (mostly Facebook and Twitter), and here's the web address of one of them:

https://www.facebook.com/108551084408468/posts/341936697736571/


(5) It was prolifically circulated on Mobile Media (specifically WhatsApp).


(6) Finally, it was printed out in hard copy (that is, on paper) to be duly transmitted to the Governor as well as to Edo State House of Assembly.



So, we are now hoping and praying for a positive response from the relevant authorities.
I want to say thank you to all of you that responded positively or said words of encouragement to me, God bless you all.


Finally, in case you love to read it, here's the full text of the plea:

A PLEA FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE TEACHING OF ESAN LANGUAGE IN SCHOOLS IN ESANLAND, EDO STATE, NIGERIA.

By Emmanuel Ebare.

THIS IS AN ARDENT PLEA TO THE GOVERNMENT OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA AND TO THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, MR GODWIN OBASEKI, TO PLEASE RESTORE THE TEACHING OF ESAN LANGUAGE IN SCHOOLS IN ESANLAND, EDO STATE.

Several ethnic nationalities in Nigeria, have their indigenous languages being taught in schools in their respective domains - e.g, as it is with our brethren/neighbours, the Benin people, and Esan ethnic nationality was once among them as Esan language - the language of Esan people and the language in Esanland, was taught in their schools. However, the government, without just cause, put an abrupt end to the teaching, an action that has left the Esan people downcast, unhappy and forlorn.

I want to point out and reinterate these:
1. Esan language is a language that has come of age and of great historical importance, having cemented its place in history. Therefore, we cannot afford to relegate the language as well as deny the upcoming generation the opportunity to learn, know and speak the language, thereby endangering the language with extinction. Posterity will NOT be kind to us if we allow this.

2. Secondly, we must remember that Esanland, the homeland of Esan ethnic nationality, has 35 autonomous Kingdoms and clans and occupies an entire senatorial district in Edo State (which is called Edo Central senatorial district), that is made up of 5 local government areas, and that is a fairly large territory.

3. Thirdly, many great Esan people have played big roles in the story and history of Nigeria, and some of them include but not limited to:

(1) Chief Anthony Enahoro (late), who was the man that first moved the motion for Nigeria's independence in 1953.

(2) Admiral Augustus Aikhomu (late), former Vice President (the first ever such) to military President Ibrahim Babangida.

(3) Professor Ambrose Alli (late), who was the first executive Governor of the defunct Bendel State.

(4) Chief Tony Anenih (late) the enigmatic political gargantua whose name rang a bell nationally.

All these are in addition to several illustrious sons and daughters of Esanland, who have done or are doing great exploits in various fields.

Therefore, it is an anomaly, that Esan language should be so shabbily treated as is being done now, of which, we now earnestly plead, that His Excellency should correct the anomaly.

Therefore, on behalf of GREAT, ILLUSTRIOUS, LOVING, PATRIOTIC AND LAW-ABIDING INDIGENES OF ESANLAND, EDO STATE, NIGERIA, I EMMANUEL EBARE, HEREBY ARDENTLY PLEAD WITH THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF EDO STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, MR GODWIN OBASEKI; THE GOVERNMENT OF EDO STATE, AND THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES/GOVERNMENT BODIES, TO PLEASE RESTORE THE TEACHING OF ESAN LANGUAGE IN SCHOOLS IN ESANLAND.

Being that His Excellency is a man of goodwill, a discerning man with a good heart and one who is determined to Make Edo Great Again, I know that this request should not be difficult for him to grant.

God bless Esanland,
God bless Edo State,
God bless Nigeria.


The author, Emmanuel Ebare, who is a patriotic indigene of Edo State, hails from Uromi, Esanland.
He is a Writer, Poet, Multimedia Journalist, Businessman, Entrepreneur, Trained Economist, Creative Professional, YouTube Professional and Content Creator.

He's the founder and Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O.) of CREIMEXAD International Ltd.

Apart from his personal occupations and the activities of his companies, he operates Pages Of Esan (https://www.facebook.com/PagesOfEsan/), which is a socio-cultural resource page on Facebook that showcases information and resources about Esanland and Esan people.


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