The imperative of preserving indigenous languages: A requiem for cultural identity

Thenationonlineng | 12-01-2026 12:52am |

In an age where globalisation’s homogenising tide steadily erodes cultural diversity, the decline of indigenous languages represents a silent epistemicide—the gradual extinction of collective memory, identity, and worldview. While fluency in English remains an undeniable gateway to global participation, it must not come at the expense of mother tongues.Regrettably, manyThe post The imperative of preserving indigenous languages: A requiem for cultural identity appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.

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