Abstract
Man can achieve virtually nothing without the use of language. It is a means by which people in business, scientific research, political interaction, etcetera, exchange information and ideas to develop plans, proposal, and policies for sustainable development. Language enables man to understand his neighbour and to keep in touch with other people at all times. Language is used in decision making process and it is a medium through which relationships are created, extended and maintained. It is an instrument that could be used for meaningful political, social, economic, scientific and technological development. Peace on the other hand, is associated with corporate co-existence, unity, brotherhood/brotherliness and cohesion. Peace is far more than (just) the absence of war. This paper discusses the imperatives of using indigenous languages of Nigeria in adding value to Nigeria’s peace for sustainable development drive. The paper regrets that, Nigeria has not been laying the required emphasis on the teaching and learning of her indigenous languages, resulting in her inability to develop scientifically and technologically. It also cites example of countries such as china, India and japan that have developed so rapidly over the years due to their splendid ability in developing their indigenous language(s) which has impacted positively on their scientific and technological base. It finally suggested a reexamination of Nigeria’s position on developing her scientific and technological base through the encouragement of the use of her indigenous language(s).
DOI: 10.36349/zamijoh.2025.v03i01.001
author/Muhammad, Aliyu Busa
journal/Zamfara IJOH Vol. 3, Issue 1
