{"id":16133,"date":"2023-09-29T13:57:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T12:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dubawa.org\/dir\/?p=16133"},"modified":"2023-09-29T13:57:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T12:57:17","slug":"contrary-to-claim-pidgin-not-compulsory-course-at-delta-state-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubawa.org\/dir\/contrary-to-claim-pidgin-not-compulsory-course-at-delta-state-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Contrary to claim, pidgin not compulsory course at Delta State University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Claim<\/strong>: Delta State University has made Pidgin language a compulsory<\/a> course for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Verdict<\/strong>: False; both students and staff of the institution have refuted this information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Text<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether students should be taught in their local languages has been a topic of argument<\/a> among Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus Catch Nigeria<\/a>, a Facebook blog, recently posted<\/a> that Delta State University (DELSU), in Abraka, Delta State has now made Pidgin language a compulsory course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consequently, this claim<\/a> has resurrected the age-long debate among Facebook users. While some thought it was a commendable move by the institution, others argued about its usefulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, Eli Jah Gwazah<\/a>, believing this information as accurate, said it would promote the image of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat’s a development having something of our own being recognized and taught in schools,at Least it shows that there’s glimpse of hope but I don’t understand why people be laughing or finding it funny,\u201d he wrote in the comment section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, Caleb Abiala<\/a> wanted a similar approach in the southwest, saying \u201cWow, I think Yoruba too should be made compulsory for schools in the southwest\u2026 Opinion though.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the flipside, Ifechukwu Joseph<\/a>, another user in total expression of doubt, typed, \u201cThis same Delsu where I they?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to questions that his comment raised, DUBAWA decided to check the authenticity of the claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We contacted Mr Joseph whose comment warranted this fact-check in his Facebook DM. As a 400-level Microbiology student in the school, he refuted the claim, calling it a lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt’s nothing but a lie or a social media joke to stereotype Deltans and their love for Pidgin English,\u201d he told DUBAWA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to Mr Joseph’s stance, Ekporo Caroline, a recent graduate from this institution, also debunked the assertion. She termed it as \u201cfalse news.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, Dr. Uche Esegwue, an academic staff of the institution, disproved the claim. He said, \u201cThe official training language in DELSU is English.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, DUBAWA contacted Ben Nwanne, the Director of Information at the institution. Like others, he debunked the claim saying, \u201cNo, that’s absolutely untrue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both students and staff at the institution have denied this information. Conclusively, it is an untrue assertion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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