Who first speak English in Nigeria?
So the first person that spoke English language in Nigeria would be Mrs Flora Lugard who named the country, her husband Lord Lugard who supervised the naming or the journalist that publicized it to the world.
How did English spread in Nigeria?
Ironically, the spread of English in Nigeria was also enhanced with the abolition of slave trade. Free slaves who had learnt some English returned to their original houses in West Africa and were able to introduce the language; and such places include Nigeria.
What is the role of English in Nigeria?
In Nigerian schools, English is used to impart knowledge in pupils and students alike, from nursery to tertiary institution. Since English is the official language in Nigeria, it is therefore used as a medium of learning, as well as, used as a medium of teaching in schools across Nigeria.
What is Nigeria English called?
Nigerian Standard English
Nigerian English, also known as Nigerian Standard English, is a dialect of English spoken in Nigeria. Based on British English, the dialect contains various loanwords and collocations from the native languages of Nigeria, due to the need to express concepts specific to the culture of the nation (e.g. senior wife).
When did English become the official language of Nigeria?
In 1882, the English language was well known by the elites and their children. It became very prestigious to do businesses with British partners, so the traders were also among those, who learned English. Through the expansion, the English language achieved the status of the official language in Nigeria.
Is English our first language in Nigeria?
Yes, most Nigerians speak English as their first language in Nigeria. English is the official language. It is the language spoken on the streets and also the language of education. Consequently, as long as you go to school in Nigeria, you will be able to speak English.
When was English language introduced in Nigeria?
In 1882, the English language which was already well spoken in Nigeria by the elites and children of the elites, was accepted and implemented as the main channel of instruction and was the generalized approved communication language in corporate environments (Schools, Post Offices, Corporate Organizations, Airports.
Why English is important in our life?
However, the English Language plays an important role in our life. It is understood by many people around the world since it is the most spoken language. It is essential in our education. The English Language helps us to communicate with nearly all the people around the world, even though the internet.
Why is English domesticated in Nigeria?
Having been introduced and left behind by the colonial masters (the original owners), it therefore have to adapt itself to the new users in the Nigerian linguistic environment for its growth and sustainability. Hence, Awonusi declares “English language has been domesticated in Nigeria” (40).
Who created pidgin English?
It originated as a language of commerce between British and African slave traders during the period of the transatlantic slave trade. As of 2017, about 75 million people in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and Equatorial Guinea used the language.
How did pidgin English come about?
How did it originate? West African Pidgin English, also called Guinea Coast Creole English, was a language of commerce spoken along the coast during the Atlantic slave trade in the late 17th and 18th Centuries. This allowed British slave merchants and local African traders to conduct business.