Nigerian Governor Bans English Language

The governor of Ekiti state in Nigeria has banned the use of the English Language during any traditional function in the state. Kayode Fayemi gave the directive at an arts and culture symposium in the south-western state.

He decried the waning of the Yoruba language in the country especially among the youth and promised to do everything possible within his political power to reverse the trend.

“From today, henceforth, the government has banned the speaking of English in any cultural programme. Whoever that will participate in any traditional programme must speak Yoruba or our dialect. 

We are going to organise Ekiti State Festival of Arts and Culture in December this year to enhance our capacities in crafts, dancing, weaving and other vocational areas of arts

We should not forget to teach our children those values that will make Ekiti to remember their heritage and sustain our culture as people”