Lecture series on International mother language day celebration

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE DAY

Febuary 28, 2019

 *Edo state ministry of Art,Culture,Tourism and Diaspora affairs organises Lecture series on International mother language day celebration*

International language day is a day set aside for the celebration of our mother/indigenous language. The theme of this year celebration is Indigenous languages, matter for development, peace building and reconciliation.

As part of activities to mark this year's celebration, Edo state ministry of art, culture,Tourism and Diaspora affairs led by Hon.Osaze Osemwegie-Ero organised an event which included lecture series,drama and dance in our indigenous language.

The event was well attended by dignitaries, school students and stakeholders in the art and culture industry.

The key lecture was delivered by Chief Osayomwanbor Osemwegie-Ero (Edobayokhae of Benin), Special guests of gonour were Chief Eduwu Ekhator Obasogie JP (Obasogie of Benin kingdom) and
Princess Mrs Betty Ivie Uwa Igbinoba (Zonal Director NCAC)

The event reemphasized the need for society, parents and schools to imbibe the teaching of our indigenous languages at all levels ,this will help give a boost to the promotion of our indigenous languages as an identity of our unique cultural heritage.

Our culture, Our wealth...

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