₦airaland Forum

I really do not see the need for the condemnation of the Lagos State Government for making a post on social media in Yoruba. Rather than condemnation, they ought to receive commendation.

For the avoidance of doubt, Yoruba is the primary indigenous language of Lagos. There are others, including Egun and Ewe languages.

English is a borrowed language. Not even borrowed. English is a language forced on us. And other Nigerian languages spoken in Lagos are NOT indigenous to Lagos. Like the English, they came to Lagos to meet indigenous people there. And they are very welcome in Lagos. They are encouraged to speak whatever language they like, and also to consider learning Yoruba.

There is no need to come up with a raucous because the Lagos State Government chose to speak in its own native tongue. After all, they provided an English version, and if you do not trust their English version, you can use Google to translate it.

I am not sure that you should relocate to Lagos from another state and then expect Lagos to adjust to you. No. You adjust to Lagos, and if you cannot do that, then you have options. You can return from whence you came, or relocate to another state of your liking.

In Brazil, multiple states, including Salvador, Bahia and Rio de Janeiro, use Yoruba (Nago) in official government communications. In Wales, the Government releases official statements in the Welsh language on TV, radio and social media. Northern Nigerian states have been doing it since forever.

And then you are saying that in the very heartland of the Yoruba people, their government should not use it?

You cannot relocate to Lagos and tell Lagosians to abandon their heritage because you are uncomfortable with it. That is not a relocation. That is an invasion.

Sanwoolu ma fo ya. Ma ji so ro rara. Awon to wa leyin e po j'awon ota 'e lo.

Lagos, go ahead. Go on soun. Soro soke! Those for and with you are more than those against you.

Reno Omokri

Gospeller. Deep Thinker. #TableShaker. Ruffler of the Feathers of Obidents. #1 Bestselling author of Facts Versus Fiction: The True Story of the Jonathan Years. Hodophile. Hollywood Magazine Humanitarian of the Year, 2019. Business Insider Influencer of the Year 2022.

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Saturnalia:
Well, you and your people can start another round “In The South East”.

Warrior99:
Psychology ko, Psychotherapy ni! If you don't like it, you may as well go back to your five plots you call "states" in the SE.

RenaissanceGuy:
The Yoruba language post was a psychology operation by the govt to distract us from the protests.

Medipharm:
Who opposed the post? After all there was an English version besides. Language is a natural right of any people. Unless if there is any other negative reason behind the post.
Everything Reno would want to change the narratives.

Ezehillary:
Stupid man

RenaissanceGuy:
The Yoruba language post was a psychology operation by the govt to distract us from the protests.

Warrior99:
Psychology ko, Psychotherapy ni! If you don't like it, you may as well go back to your five plots you call "states" in the SE.

Salewa97:
Lagos is indeed the heart of Yoruba culture! It's refreshing to see the government embrace our language in official communications. Yoruba is not just a language; it's our identity and heritage. Other states should take a cue from this. If you choose to live in Lagos, you should respect its culture and traditions. The beauty of Lagos lies in its diversity, and celebrating our indigenous language only strengthens our unity. Keep it up, Sanwo-Olu!

RenaissanceGuy:
The Yoruba language post was a psychology operation by the govt to distract us from the protests.

muhammaduyusufu:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Syuy4GC9gESe5KsN/?mibextid=qi2Omg

RenaissanceGuy:
The Yoruba language post was a psychology operation by the govt to distract us from the protests.

muhammaduyusufu:
I really do not see the need for the condemnation of the Lagos State Government for making a post on social media in Yoruba. Rather than condemnation, they ought to receive commendation.

For the avoidance of doubt, Yoruba is the primary indigenous language of Lagos. There are others, including Egun and Ewe languages.

English is a borrowed language. Not even borrowed. English is a language forced on us. And other Nigerian languages spoken in Lagos are NOT indigenous to Lagos. Like the English, they came to Lagos to meet indigenous people there. And they are very welcome in Lagos. They are encouraged to speak whatever language they like, and also to consider learning Yoruba.

There is no need to come up with a raucous because the Lagos State Government chose to speak in its own native tongue. After all, they provided an English version, and if you do not trust their English version, you can use Google to translate it.

I am not sure that you should relocate to Lagos from another state and then expect Lagos to adjust to you. No. You adjust to Lagos, and if you cannot do that, then you have options. You can return from whence you came, or relocate to another state of your liking.

In Brazil, multiple states, including Salvador, Bahia and Rio de Janeiro, use Yoruba (Nago) in official government communications. In Wales, the Government releases official statements in the Welsh language on TV, radio and social media. Northern Nigerian states have been doing it since forever.

And then you are saying that in the very heartland of the Yoruba people, their government should not use it?

You cannot relocate to Lagos and tell Lagosians to abandon their heritage because you are uncomfortable with it. That is not a relocation. That is an invasion.

Sanwoolu ma fo ya. Ma ji so ro rara. Awon to wa leyin e po j'awon ota 'e lo.

Lagos, go ahead. Go on soun. Soro soke! Those for and with you are more than those against you.

Reno Omokri

Gospeller. Deep Thinker. #TableShaker. Ruffler of the Feathers of Obidents. #1 Bestselling author of Facts Versus Fiction: The True Story of the Jonathan Years. Hodophile. Hollywood Magazine Humanitarian of the Year, 2019. Business Insider Influencer of the Year 2022.

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