Stakeholder Speaks on Reversal of Nigeria's National Language Policy

The article delves into the reversal of Nigeria's 2022 National Language Policy, with Oluwafemi Popoola, an education journalist, highlighting the decision to restore English as the primary medium of instruction. Dr. Tunji Alausa, a minister, guided the shift based on data rather than sentiment, aiming to address the challenges faced by children under the previous policy.

The stakeholder argues that Nigeria's linguistic diversity makes implementing a mother tongue policy difficult nationwide. The focus is on prioritizing access to global knowledge systems and ensuring students learn English and mathematics while retaining cultural literacy in native languages.