Nigerian Languages, Literatures, Culture and Reforms

Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele

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The papers in this volume were selected from the Silver Jubilee edition of the Annual Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigerian (LAN) which was held at the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Abuja, Nigeria. The Silver Jubilee edition is dedicated to the father of Nigerian Linguistics, Professor Emeritus Ayo Bamgbose. Professor Emeritus Bamgbose was the first indigenous Professor of Linguistics in Nigeria, and the first black African to teach linguistics in any known university south of the Sahara. He was there from the very beginning, and together with co-operation of people such as the late Professor Kay Williamson, he nurtured Nigerian linguistics. He is not just a foremost Nigerian linguist, but also a most famous, respected, celebrated, distinguished, and cherished African linguist of all times. To be candid, Nigerian linguistics is synonymous with Professor Emeritus Bamgbose. In 58 well-written chapters by experts in their fields, the book covers aspects of Nigerian languages, linguistics, literatures and culture. The papers have not been categorized into sections; rather they flow, hence there is some overlapping in the arrangement. The book is an essential resource for all who are interested to learn about current trends in the study of languages, linguistics and related subject-matters in Nigeria.

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• Publié par: M and J Grand Orbit Communications
• Date de parution: 30 avril 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 5
• EAN13: 9789785420807
• Langue: English
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Nigerian Languages, Literatures, Culture & Reforms

In this Series 1.Four Decades in the Study of Languages & Linguistics in Nigeria: A Festschrift for Kay Williamsonedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 872 A4- size paper; 81 chapters) 2.In the Linguistic Paradise: A Festschrift for E. ‘Nolue Emenanjoedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 642 A4-size paper, 60 chapters) 3.Language & Culture in Nigeria: A Festschrift for Okon Essienedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 1002 A4-size paper; 96 chapters) 4.Trends in the Study of Languages & Linguistics in Nigeria: A Festschrift for P.A. Nwachukwuedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 701 A4-size paper; 61 chapters) 5.Convergence: English and Nigerian languages–A Festschrift for Munzali A. Jibriledited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 988 A4-size paper; 73 chapters) 6.Nigerian Languages, Literatures, Culture & Reforms: A Festschrift for Ayo Bamgboseedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 720 A4-size paper; 59 chapters) 7.Critical Issues in the Study of Linguistics, Languages & Literatures in Nigeria: A Festschrift for Conrad Max Benedict Brannedited by Ozo- mekuri Ndimele, I.I.L. Udoh & O. Anyanwu (pp. 589 A4-size paper; 35 papers) 8.Language Policy, Planning & Management in Nigeria: A Festschrift for Ben O. Elugbeedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 934 A4-size paper; 73 papers) 9.Language Literature & Communication in a Dynamic World:A Festschrift for Chinyere Ohiri-Aniche, edited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 718 A4-size paper; 62 chapters) 10.Language, Literature & Culture in a Multilingual Society:A Festschrift for Abubakar Rasheed,edited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele, Mustapha Ahmad and Hafizu Miko Yakasai (pp. 1118 A4-size paper; 77 chapters) 11.Issues in Contemporary African Linguistics: A Festschrift forỌladele Awobuluyi,edited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele, Lendzemo Constatine Yuka and Johnson Folorunso Ilori (pp. 579 A4-size paper; 40 chapters) 12.Language Endangerment: Globalisation & the Fate of Minority Languages in Nigeria-A Festschrift for Appolonia Uzoaku Okwudishuedited by Ozo- mekuri Ndimele (pp. 683 A4-size paper; 51 chapters) 13.Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Study of African Linguistics: A Festschrift for Ahmed H. Amfani(in prepration)

Nigerian Languages, Literatures, Cultures & Reforms Festschrift for Ayo Bamgbose

Ozo-mekuri Ndimele(Ed.) Professor of Comparative Grammar Dept. of Linguistics & Communication Studies University of Port Harcourt,Nigeria

M & J Grand Orbit Communications Ltd. Port Harcourt

M & J Grand Orbit Communications Ltd. No. 10 Nchia Street, Delta Park Box 237 Uniport P.O. University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. E-mail: [e-mail] Mobil Phone: [phone] © 2016 M & J Grand Orbit Communications Ltd  First Published 2007 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright holder except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

ISBN: 978-978-54164-1-1 Published by M & J Grand Orbit Communications Ltd., Port Harcourt,Nigeria In Collaboration with The Linguistic Association of Nigeria

Dedication This book is dedicated to Past Presidents of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria: Mr. Isaac Madugu Prof. E. Nolue Emenanjo Prof. Okon Essien Prof. Alex Iwara

Preface he Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN) celebrated her Silver Jubilee on LA T N, itwas unanimously decided that some of the good papers that were read at 14 November, 2006, at the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Abuja. At the Annual General Meeting of the Conference to mark the Silver Jubilee of LAN be published in the Festschrift Series to honour the FATHER OF NIGERIAN LINGUISTICS, Professor Emeritus Ayo Bamgbose. This was a wise decision, and as a matter of fact, no other Nigerian linguist (living or dead) would have qualified to be so honoured. Professor Emeritus Bamgbose means a lot to us as far as the growth of Nigerian linguistics is concerned. He was the first indigenous Professor of Linguistics in Nigeria, and the first black African to teac h linguistics in any known university south of the Sahara. He was there from the very beginning, and with the co- operation of the likes of the Late Profes sor Kay Williamson, Professor Emeritus Bamgbose nurtured Nigerian linguistics. He is not just a foremost Nigerian linguist, but also a most famous, respec ted, distinguished, and cherished African linguist of all times, to say the least. Mention any Head of Linguistics or the most senior professor in the Department of Linguistics in any Nigerian university, and I can confidently tell you who was his/her teacher or teacher’s teacher –Professor Emeritus Bamgbose of course. The likes of Professors E. Nolue Emenanjo, Ben Elugbe, P.A. Nwachukwu, Akin. Akinlabi, Francis Igbokhare, Shirley Yul-Ifode, Eno-Abasi Urua, etc., were his former stu dents. All these are big names in African linguistics. To be candid, Nigerian linguistics is synonymous with Professor Emeritus Bamgbose. How we wished we had more to give him just to show how we admire and appreciate him for all he has done to raise the level of study in Nigerian languages and linguistics both in teaching and in research. LAN wishes him well. In 58 well-written chapters by experts in their fields, the book covers aspects of Nigerian languages, linguistics, literatures and culture. Frankly, we have not succeeded in putting the papers meticulously into their natural sections; hence, one finds some overlapping in the way the papers are arranged. It is not, however, uncommon with books of this nature. The book is a must read for all who are interested to learn about current trends in the study of languages, linguistics and related subject-matters in Nigeria. This project would have failed completely without the support of a number of individuals and organisations. We sincerely acknowledge the support from th members of the Local Organisation Committee for the Silver Jubilee and the 20 Annual Conference of LAN. The efforts of Dr. (Mrs.) A.U. Okwudishu and Femi Ibrahim were particularly outstanding. We also appreciate the material donations from the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja and the Executive Secretary of NERDC, Professor Obioma Godswill, towards the hosting of the Silver Jubilee.

vii The members of my Executive: Dr. A.H. Amfani (Vice-President), Dr. Imelda Udoh (Secretary), Dr. Harrison Adeniyi (Treasurer) and Professor Eno-Abasi Urua (JOLANEditor) deserve no less appreciation for their encouragement. Professor Ozo-mekuri Ndimele Founding Editor & National President, Linguistic Association of Nigeria.

Table of Contents Dedication Preface Section A: Language in History & Society 1. Linguistics & Social Responsibility: The Challenge for the Nigerian Linguist -Ayo Bamgbose 25 Years of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria: Some Reflections  on the Achievements & Challenges Facing Nigerian & African Studies -E. Nolue Emenanjo 3. Marginalization of Nigerian Languages in Nursery & Primary Schools:  Path to Indigenous Language Death in Nigeria -Chinyere Ohiri-Aniche 4. Language Use in the Nigerian Educational System:  Problems and Prospects -Rebecca Oladipo 5. Code-Mixing among Igbo Speakers -V C Onumajuru 6. Code-Switching among Yoruba/English Bilinguals & its  Implications for Teaching & Learning -Margaret T. Lawani 7. Code-Switching Patterns and their Pragmatic Functions among  Hausa Speakers 79 -Ramlatu Jibir Daura & I.A. Olaofe 8. Negotiating the Local in the Global Context: Tooling the Nigerian  Video Film for Language Empowerment and Cultural Preservation -Ogaga Okuyade 9. Nigerian Languages as Instrument for Conflict Resolution & Peace  for National Development -Juliana Chizobam Eze 10. Nigerian Languages and the Millennium Development Goals:  The Way Forward -V.O. Babalola 11. Meaning and Content in HIV/AIDS Sensitisation Campaigns in Nigeria:  Missing Links or Misplaced Priorities? -Baba Mai Bello 12. Towards the Development of Igbo Expressions for  Communicating and Disseminating Information about HIV/AIDS -Emma Asonye

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