TG/PS EDUCATION DISTRICT II HARPS ON USE OF MOTHER TONGUE
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The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs Anike Adekanye has reiterated the importance of Mother Tongue in the development of the society, adding that the use of traditional languages helps in shaping the people’s identity, preserve their heritage as well as connects them to their root.
In her statement during an event organized by the Egbe Akomolede Anti Asa Yoruba (Yoruba Teachers Association), Lagos State Chapter, at the Baptists Senior High School, Obanokoro, Lagos, to mark the Year 2025 International Mothers Tongue Day( Ayeye Ayajo Ede Abinibi Agbaye Odun 2025) celebrated every 21st of February, she advised that the Mother Tongues should be given priorities over other languages in the school curriculum.
“Let us continue to honor and promote our indigenous languages in our schools and communities, ensuring that our rich linguistic heritage is passed on to our future generations.”
Speaking at the event themed, ‘Make Language Count For Sustainable Development’, She emphasized that all languages are germane mostly to the communities that speak them, and should not be relegated under any circumstances, stressing that ” every language is a treasure and every voice deserves to be heard”.
Speaking further, she said UNESCO, which is the global body that started the event 25 years ago, organized a 2-Day Symposium with this year’s theme as “Language Matters: Silver Jubilee of international Mother Language Day”, between 20th and 21st February, 2025, noting that the event underscores the urgency of accelerating progress on linguistic diversity to build a more inclusive and sustainable world by 2030.
She recalled that the program was to emphasize the role of languages in achieving global development goals, adding that the event will review progress, showcase successful multilingual education practices, and advocate for inclusive language policies that respect all communities.
This year’s event by the Egbe Akomolede Ati Asa Yoruba featured various presentations including Drama, Cultural Dance, indigenous cuisines and exhibitions.
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