Analysis: Support for Scrapping Mother Tongue Teaching Policy in Nigeria's Education Sector

The article argues in support of scrapping the mother tongue teaching policy in Nigeria's education sector, highlighting the challenges faced in implementing the policy due to the country's linguistic diversity with over 520 indigenous languages. It emphasizes the need for evidence-based approaches to address learning poverty and improve educational outcomes.

The policy, rooted in constructivist principles, aims to provide a strong foundation for children's learning by using familiar languages spoken at home. However, the lack of resources, teacher training, and curriculum development pose significant implementation challenges.