The ministry of education says it will introduce teaching in indigenous languages in Basic Education.
The Permanent secretary of the ministry while commemorating the 2019 international day of literacy said the introduction will promote easy comprehension in learning among Children.
Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and linguistically diversified nation with many tribes and cultures as well as languages.
According to official data, there are more than 520 languages spoken in Nigeria.
Only few Nigerians can speak languages other than English language and their mother tongue.
This year’s 2019 International Literacy Day Celebration is focused on the need for the world to embrace multilingualism which is the use of more than one language.
At a gathering in Abuja, Nigerians were charged to speak and teach their wards with local languages as it helps to simplify and aid literacy.
