Language Health

  Josiah Egbilika Language, Gender and Human Rights Advocate and Naijalogist Campaigns are integral part of every electoral process. Through campaigns, electoral stakeholders pass messages to the public, educate the public on certain issues patterning the electoral process. The political parties and politicians do not joke with campaigns, in fact, campaigns are their bedrock, "nextdoor wife" if they need to keep themselves in the mind of the people to draw sympathy towards themselves. Parties and Politicians use campaigns to inform the people of the candidates and gladiators that will square it out in the "egelege" (native wrestling) fight called election. Beyond campaigns, other electoral process like voter's education, sensitization, rallies, etc. are all part to ensure a successful, free and fair election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) uses sensitization to educate the public on how to vote, how to take their permanent voter's card...

by Josiah Egbilika Language Advocate, Najialogist, Human Rights and Gender Advocate Considering the decline in our indigenous languages, it has become of immense imperative to draw attention to the neglect of our indigenous languages. This is necessitated because the neglect of our languages has resulted to the abuse and false assumption that our indigenous languages are insufficient to national development, peace building and reconciliation. It is worthy of note that no good development can be achieved without communication. A good communication system is a facet to a better development in any region. No matter the tribe, race, belief or people, communicating the precepts and processes for better understanding and follow up is imperative. This is made possible through language. As a matter of truth not just fact, the  place of language in human development can never be undermined. It plays a major role in virtually every human endeavour. It relays the essence of human existence, s...

A language Advocate Josiah Egbilika has tasked Nigerians to intentionally make indigenous language teaching and speaking as part of their resolutions for the year 2023. The Language Expert speaking in his weekly programme, LanguageHealth at NigeriaInfo 92.3 FM, stated that individuals and families need to consciously make teaching of mother tongue as part of their curriculum for the year. Mr. Egbilika remarked that while people pay attention to making resolutions on lifestyle, attitude, character and behaviours, they do not include teaching and speaking of mother tongue as part of it. He further explained that beyond teaching, Nigerians should use the language in their day to day activities. He frowned on the fact that some Nigerians in diaspora make use of the mother tongue in their homes and ensure their children speak it while those in the country do not see the need to use the language as means of communication even in their homes. On decision making, the Language Advocate who is a...