Nigerian Education Policy Mandates Teaching in Mother Tongue Alongside English
The Nigerian Ministry of Education, led by Tunji Alausa, has introduced a policy requiring primary school children to be taught in their mother tongue alongside English. This move aims to address the high failure rates in national exams and preserve the country's indigenous languages.
The policy aligns with UNESCO's efforts to promote indigenous languages and cultural traditions. Nigeria's federal government has shown concern for the plight of Nigerian languages and seeks to encourage their teaching and learning in schools.
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