Nigeria Abolishes Native Language Instruction Policy
Reinstating English in Nigerian Education: A Policy Shift Sparks Debate
The Nigerian government has officially scrapped a three-year-old policy that mandated the teaching of indigenous languages in early education, reinstating English as the medium of instruction from pre-primary all the way to university levels. This sudden policy reversal has ignited a spirited discourse among education specialists, parents, and analysts alike.
The Original Policy and Its Challenges
Education Minister Tunji Alausa announced the…