the vice-headmistress that speaking in vernacular languages was forbidden in the school. The pupils could learn to speak other foreign languages; they could mumble some French or German words, but they were flatly barred from speaking their native languages or mother tongues.Outraged, or better put, scandalised by the strange school rule, my friend immediately discontinued the enrollment and proceeded to another school to enroll his daughter.
Unfortunately, nowadays, vernacular languages are dying or have died. Most parents living in big cities do not communicate with their children in vernacular languages. They proudly communicate with them in English. As far as they are concerned, English is a status language that befits their social standing.This was not so in the past. In the past, parents insisted that their children spoke their native language first before venturing into learning and speaking English.
Most native names also express societal beliefs anchored in the philosophical path of man towards God and the meaning of human existence. Two native names, which easily come to mind are: Madukaku and Ibukun Oluwa . Unfortunately, the native name has stopped being popular. Even the way some people pronounce their surname shows that they are not happy identifying with their ethnic origin.
Therefore, many people are worried. Even the authorities of unity schools are disturbed that many students are uprooted from their culture. To address this, the unity school authorities have organised a back-to-land programme for students, reminiscent of Marcus Garvey’s back-to-land movement. The aim of the programme is to take the students back to their respective ethnic homes to help them get acquainted with their culture and traditions.
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