37.820, FYI: Webinar 6 March: Challenges and Initiatives in Radio Language Policy Implementation in Nigeria

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LINGUIST List: Vol-37-820. Fri Feb 27 2026. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 37.820, FYI: Webinar 6 March: Challenges and Initiatives in Radio Language Policy Implementation in Nigeria

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Date: 27-Feb-2026
From: Bert van Pinxteren [bert.van.pinxteren at upcmail.nl]
Subject: Webinar 6 March: Challenges and Initiatives in Radio Language Policy Implementation in Nigeria


Webinar Series: Conversations on Language Policy in Africa
Challenges and Initiatives in Radio Language Policy Implementation
Registration link:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8a16b3f8-87d3-4c8c-a3a1-a6cee8f9600c@d400387a-212f-43ea-ac7f-77aa12d7977e
Abstract
The concern of radio language policy in Nigeria is uneven. The
multiannual broadcasting, which overtly appears in Nigerian radio, is
the subject of this webinar. It explores radio stations implementation
of the legal positions on the use of various languages by Nigerian
radio stations. The paper highlights the nature of implementation and
practice. The study argues that while multilingual radio broadcasting
in Nigeria is both possible and beneficial, effective implementation
is required
About Dr. Kenneth Obiorah
Dr. Kenneth Obiorah studied at the Universities of Lagos and Ibadan,
completing his PhD in 2023 with a thesis on sociophonetic variation in
Igbo language in Nigerian radio. He has been lecturing at the
Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of
Lagos since 2016, teaching courses and researching applied linguistics
and Igbo language. His publications demonstrate a diverse profile,
covering sociophonetic variation, socio-onomastics, and
sociolinguistic topics like COVID-19 discourse, Igbo radio news
discourse, translation and others.
Moderator: Dr. Djouroukoro Diallo
Dr. Djouroukoro Diallo graduated with a PhD in Applied Linguistics
from the University of Bern. He works as Head and Coordinator of
Initiative Afrique at the Vice-Rectorate of Research and Innovation.
He oversees the Executive Board of Initiative Afrique and is in charge
of all international collaborations with African and European
partners. He serves as the spokesperson for Initiative Afrique at
conferences and seminars held in Switzerland and abroad.

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
                     Sociolinguistics

Subject Language(s): Hausa (hau)
                     Igbo (ibo)
                     Nigerian Fulfulde (fuv)
                     Nigerian Pidgin (pcm)
                     Yoruba (yor)




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