Nigeria has three major languages namely Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa. The thing is not a large number of people can communicate in these three languages. This is perhaps because English is our main lingua franca. There are so many benefits of speaking these three languages. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares these benefits. It is, noteworthy, to say that even though we are encouraging Nigerians to speak these three languages, more and more citizens are moving away from even communicating in their own mother tongue.

You will have more job opportunities

There are certain jobs you can not apply for if you cannot speak these three languages. And you know that these jobs come with fantastic salaries and bonuses. For example, you cannot work for BBC Hausa, if you cannot speak Hausa whether you are a veteran broadcaster or not.

Improve your competitiveness

Speaking a second or third traditional language makes your curriculum vitae stand out and can boost you to the top of the interview list with potential employers. You are very competitive.

Can earn more money

The financial returns of learning an extra Nigerian language can help you earn more money. You can freelance as a translator thus making more quids on the side.

Get to try on different personalities

You cannot be pigeonholed if you speak these languages. Hence, You can easily shift from one personality to another depending on which language you and your friends are speaking. You will have an all-rounded personality.

Opens up social and cultural opportunities

Speaking another language allows you to interact with different people and understand the perks of other cultures. This means that you have better chances to make friends, explore different ways of life and be able to blend with different lifestyles.

Improves problem-solving

Being multilingual in traditional languages can improve your brain functions like the ability to focus attention and perform mental tasks. Thus, people who speak more than one Nigerian language can process information more efficiently.

Help keeps you safe

Have you been in a dangerous situation in which you do not speak the same language with the people involved? Well, persons who are multilingual do not need to worry because their ability to speak and understand whatever they are saying can save you. However, do not be too hasty to respond because this can also be fatal.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/7-benefits-speaking-nigerias-three-major-languages/

Very important, I had d opportunity to speak d 3 bt I dnt no Wat jst happened , I ws born in kaduna, I spark Hausa well, bt left dere at age 4 ,na so I take 4get am, now I dey Yoruba land, na only dia insultive words I sabi
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Can earn more money

The financial returns of learning an extra Nigerian language can help you earn more money. You can freelance as a translator thus making more quids on the side.

Isokay

Story for the gods

I concur

lobbish nonsense


then where is


orobo language?

itsejiri language?

annong language?


ikom language?

kalabari language?

ikwerre language?

kanuri language?

8. It says alot bout you: It sends an automatic message to the tribes that you don't despise them and all that. Adding to that, the fact that people would see u as someone always ready to learn and that.

9. A better knowledge of Nigeria and most of her people: One who had the time to learn all these major languages must have lived with them(not all the time though) to know everything about them. You get to know how they reason things and all that.

10. More eligible and suitable for public posts, especially the presidential post: After learning all these languages and rolling with their people, one's eyes would be open to the uniqueness of the world and that religion, tribe and other differences are nothing but obstacles that could be managed. By then, the tribalism factor would be ridden off u.

I can speak two very well, Yoruba small small

Nonsense! 3 major languages my foot.
More like 3 major ethnic groups that have spoilt Nigeria.

Unfortunately, I'm in a country where people regard you as a bush man if you can speak your own native language flawlessly and fluently more than a borrowed language

Watch out for the benefits of speaking Waffy Pidgin...

Nice one.

. . Nice one op.. Very insightful... The only benefit I hv so far is buying onion at a cheaper price from aboki

8. Have spouses of different tribes

This is a very rubbish list,

Why waste my time on silly Nigeria languanges that'd soon go extinct. Not low self esteem! But simple common sense.

Can earn more money

The financial returns of learning an extra Nigerian language can help you earn more money. You can freelance as a translator thus making more quids on the side.

You talk as if you are not nigerian. Earn more money ke? Where the translator job? Why do kids runaway from majoring in nigeria languages in the university?

The next US slave ship that comes to nigeria, i'm entering it. Stupid country with evil politicians

IT DOSEN'T STOP AREWA YOUTH FROM ISSUING QUIT NOTICE TO BIAFRANS

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well said

All the points you made sound daft and lame .
How does speaking three major languages help our country, when countries with just one key language are far ahead of us in development and technological advancement.
If not for anything, all these languages have lead to conflict, strife and agitation ,the lack of oneness and favoritism to one's tribe and people is the main issue stalling our development.

I wanna learn igbo and hausa

You buy things cheaper in the market.

You easily blend.

You cant be deceived .

You are very versatile.

Add your own abeg...

What about speaking in tongues?

English - Advanced
Yoruba - Native
Hausa - Intermediate
Kanuri - Beginner (Fajara gana gana mbe)


All thanks to UNIMAID

Me e remain only yoruba.

When i enter school for Lagos may be i go learn am by Gods grace.




Op how i go carry am make money?

Nowenuse:
Nonsense! 3 major languages my foot.
More like 3 major ethnic groups that have spoilt Nigeria.

Take an easy bro...

Good

SPEAKING THESE LANGUAGES CANNOT HELP YOU IN THIS COUNTRY , IT MAY RATHER PUT YOU INTO MORE PROBLEM, A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE SO PREJUDICED

Yes,apart from english,efik and ubaghara my native language,i have learnt how to speak ibo while doing my youth service at anambra.ibo is the sweetest among the three but speaking hausa is more advantageous.i think the 3 languages should also be made official languages.most countries in africa do not have just one official language.even in south africa,xhosa and zulu are official languages.lets follow suit