FEF Urges Nigerian Government to Sustain Mother Tongue Education Policy for Improved Academic Performance
The Fafunwa Education Foundation (FEF) has called on the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to uphold the mother tongue education policy to safeguard Nigeria's cultural and linguistic legacy. The foundation emphasizes the benefits of teaching in indigenous languages, pointing to enhanced academic performance and literacy levels.
Dr. Tunji Alausa of the Ministry of Education attributes declining exam results to the neglect of mother tongue instruction. Research conducted by late Prof. Aliu Babatunde Fafunwa supports the efficacy of teaching pupils in their native languages, with students excelling in literacy and numeracy.
The UNESCO-backed initiative advocates for strengthening indigenous languages in education to address Nigeria's educational challenges.
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