The Imo State Government has made the
teaching of Igbo language compulsory in
schools in the state.
The state Commissioner
for Education, Prof. Viola Onwuliri, who spoke
during the matriculation ceremony of the State
College of Nursing and Midwifery, Orlu, said
the learning and teaching of Igbo language
would be compulsory for all students in
primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in
the state.
Represented by the Director of
Tertiary Education, Basil Iwu, the commissioner
urged parents and guardians to teach their
children and wards the Igbo language.
The commissioner said,
“We have resolved to
make the Igbo language a compulsory subject
in schools in Imo State. We believe our children
need to know their roots and we can encourage
that by teaching them our language which is
our heritage in schools. Parents and guardians
should equally teach their children and wards
Igbo language at homes.”
She urged the
provost to ensure that the Igbo language was
made a compulsory language at the school of
nursing.
Young-po Reporters 