Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has warned Monarchs in the state against the speaking of English Language in any public forum in the state as they stand the risk of losing traditional stool.
The governor made this known last week in Owerri, while inaugurating the Imo Traditional Rulers Parliament and Community Government Council.
According to sources in the state, Okorocha’s directive is one of the many ways the government is working to ensure that the native language and traditions do not go into extinction.
Meanwhile, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri who was elected chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers was urged by the Governor to use the forum in promoting the ideals of Igbo culture and language.
Okorocha was also conferred with a traditional title of Eze Gburugburu of Ndigbo (ruler of all Igbo people).
Posted: at 29-08-2012 06:58 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
interpo777 at 29-08-2012 08:50 PM (11 years ago) (m)
what a nice deed,traditional ruler must sea only igbo language and nothing more......rochas deserves the the title given to him,THE NEW EZE NDI IGBO GBURU-GBURU. ojukwu was the holder of the title b4 now
Posted: at 29-08-2012 08:50 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
DebigBen at 29-08-2012 10:05 PM (11 years ago) (m)
I could remember when vernacular is prohibited in the schools in Igbo Land, but now it is compulsory to speak even when addressing crowd. Owelle, aka mu di n’elu. Udo dikwara gi Nwannem nwoke.
Posted: at 29-08-2012 10:05 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
HELLO1212 at 29-08-2012 11:06 PM (11 years ago) (m)
Quote from: ajanni on 29-08-2012 09:05 PM
most of the cannot even speak a good english . other than brocken english, carry go , who care?
Beast of no nation you are here crucifying Queens language and still have the temerity to judge others " fools are known by multitude of words " Kudos,mr gov. for this laudable step
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