Nigeria: Neglect of a Language Village

[Francis Hult]

This Day

 

Neglect of a Language Village

 

The Nigeria Arabic Language Village (NALV), Ngala was established in 1992 as an Inter-University Centre for Arabic Studies, under the tutelage of the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) and National Universities Commission (NUC) for the study of Arabic. It was basically established to phase out the one-year study abroad for undergraduate students of Arabic in the country's universities. Its clientele however includes students of Arabic in universities, colleges of education and secondary schools; as well as public and private sector workers . It was also empowered to offer  consultancy services in various areas of its specialisation.  

 

Created alongside the Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV), Badagry and National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN), Aba, NALV runs immersion programmes for university undergraduates; acculturation for students of colleges of education; intensive Arabic course for interested Nigerians; language transition services; biennial workshops for Arabic teachers in primary and secondary schools; seminars, conferences and workshops; Arabic mass literacy programme; special programmes on request; Diploma Programme in Arabic and consultancy services. The Village has however been plagued by low patronage, coupled with inadequate funding. 

 

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