Good one. I want to hear Yoruba, igala, Efik, Ibibio, Igbo, etc adopted for use too.

Nathan2016:
Imagine some illiterates above are hailing them as if this is not against the constitution. Is funny how people that fight for one Nigeria are the ones that is bringing law like this. You can’t eat your cake and have it. English language is the official language for Nigeria and all official duties should be conducted in English language. In Bauchi, there are many tribes and languages. It’s not only Hausa, what of Fulani speaking people or minority tribes. These is just a trample on their rights. If people are not ready to be in a nation and abide with the constitution, why on earth do you fight against referendum?

Bauchi state is not among the pure Hausa indigenous state, it was Fulanis that are the majority but turned to Hausa by gradually abandoning their forefathers language and embracing the Hausa. It was them that are now pushing for Hausa to be their recognizes as the official language in government. Hausa language conquering the north in stages.

Skyfornia:
Totally in support of this..it should even be made the first official language in the state. Other tribes and states should emulate it so that those prodigal sons and daughters who don't speak indigenous language won't have any business in government.

And how does that improve the economy? Lagos is still flooded

Bolawhitedust:
Will Fulani be happy?

They are free to be sad

oluseyiforjesus:
When most of dem are not educated,
It's a good idea but as long as English is our official language den use English sir

because a person cannot speak English (a foreign language), does not mean he/she is not educated.

oluseyiforjesus:
When most of dem are not educated,
It's a good idea but as long as English is our official language den use English sir

perhaps, you are not the educated one. In one - two line(s) ; why do we need education? If you are answer my question without plagarism you will be rewarded handsomely insha Allah

Sluvist:

Bauchi state is not among the pure Hausa indigenous state, it was Fulanis that are the majority but turned to Hausa by gradually abandoning their forefathers language and embracing the Hausa. It was them that are now pushing for Hausa to be their recognizes as the official language in government. Hausa language conquering the north in stages.

It doesn’t matter the language they speak. This shouldn’t even be a topic of discussion. There are minority tribes in Bauchi.

Penguin2:
Lol!

Instead Aboki will be making progress, Aboki is regressing.

I’m sure they must have a lot of illiterates in their midst which is why they deemed it necessary to lower the standards to accommodate them.

They might as well incorporate their different dialects as well.

Ndi ala😏

You always mention Ndi ala at the end of your posts which suggests you ain't mature. All your posts makes sense but you will at the end spoil it with ndi ala. Grow up kid.

saintrow1:
well play, as a Yoruba person I have no problem with this, other states can do whatever they like. the entire Yorubaland should adopt Yoruba as the official language. in Nigeria, we are not one and we will never be 1, Nigeria is just a name of a union.

Forceful, human abuse and slavery union of injustices, now reasonable members are breaking out for their selves Independence....

After the 2023 fail state elections what next= high cost gas and transportations.

Well to be fair in my mum's family state- Delta, the former governor Okowa made Urhobo compulsorily (and mandating it to be the only language) to be taught in primary and secondary schools.

oluseyiforjesus:
When most of dem are not educated,
It's a good idea but as long as English is our official language den use English sir

I disagree with this. If most of the citizens don't understand what their representatives are saying, how can there be accountability? I think it is better for them to speak the language that everyone understands while putting more efforts towards giving proper education to the people.

oluseyiforjesus:
When most of dem are not educated,
It's a good idea but as long as English is our official language den use English sir

The State ought to be busy than this,as English is the Nation Linguafra .
Please let the know the truth!

Moniya4Real:
It is finished. They can’t speak English in the first place and now adopting Hausa as an official language It will preserve their language quite alright but how are they going to be integrated into other region of the country?

There's no place the article said that English would no longer be spoken in plenary or the state. But even if that's the case, that would still be the right thing to do.

Eventually, ALL African countries would return to their native languages but it would take time...... Nature would always return to itself, in fact, smarter African cultures would be the first to return to their native languages.

We are Africans. We are not English people!!

I hope foreign investors will be spoken to / discuss business in hausa language. U wonder how this people will civilize with this mindset. Even the so called educated ones are as illiterate & uninformed as the cow herders.

OloYeOfEgbE:


Dey Play

Our leader Wakili still has Yewa and Igangan ooo..We haven't forgotten..

Shoki

come out on Monday and collect

id4sho:
Was shocked when plenary session was held in Hausa language in 2009 at Gombe State House of Assembly

so what came outta it...?...did it mk gombe become newyork..?

nonsense!

Good...
Every state should emulate BAUCHI.

Long live ODUDUWA REPUBLIC
Long live AREWA REPUBLIC
Long live IGBO REPUBLIC
Long live NIGER DELTA REPUBLIC.

Every region should go their seperate ways already

WelcomeToBiafra:


Forceful, human abuse and slavery union of injustices, now reasonable members are breaking out for their selves Independence....

After the 2023 fail state elections what next= high cost gas and transportations.

high cost gas and transportations is not my business. if any1 cant afford gas buy firewood, if you cant afford transport stay at home or use your leg to walk around.

At state level it is okay but at national level, that will promote more division. English is a language of unity for Nigeria.

tonicyril:
I can't find fault in this, let everybody elevate his indigenous language abeg

Poorly spoken members pushing language change
I wish it was for the love of local content but I doubt
More like short comings

Skyfornia:
Totally in support of this..it should even be made the first official language in the state. Other tribes and states should emulate it so that those prodigal sons and daughters who don't speak indigenous language won't have any business in government.

Massive sub for sale, who get am make e come grab am

Qadaffi2idiamin:
I'm yet to see those MURIC dogs on this thread.

Abi them go masturbate?

The Four Official Languages Of The National Assembly

THE FOUR OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.

In Nigeria, the Senate and House of Representatives may conduct their processings in any of these four languages:
(1) English
(2) Hausa
(3) Igbo
(4) Yoruba

STATE HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY.

The business of the Houses of Assembly shall be conducted in English Language but the Houses may adopt any of the indigenous languages spoken in the State.

Where proceedings are to be conducted in a language otherwise than English language, adequate arrangements must be made for therefore.

SEE SECTIONS 55 & 97 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1999 (AS AMENDED)

Arome Abu is the Managing Partner of Abu & Olaniyan Partners.

https://thenigerialawyer.com/the-four-official-languages-of-the-national-assembly/


I hope you are aware of this?

Penguin2:
Lol!

Instead Aboki will be making progress, Aboki is regressing.

I’m sure they must have a lot of illiterates in their midst which is why they deemed it necessary to lower the standards to accommodate them.

They might as well incorporate their different dialects as well.

Ndi ala😏

FalseProphet1:
They did it because a lot of them entered with primary school certificate and can't speak English, that's why they adopted hausas so that they can cover their goof.

This I have seen.

Qadaffi2idiamin:
I'm yet to see those MURIC dogs on this thread.

Abi them go masturbate?

The Four Official Languages Of The National Assembly

THE FOUR OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.

In Nigeria, the Senate and House of Representatives may conduct their processings in any of these four languages:
(1) English
(2) Hausa
(3) Igbo
(4) Yoruba

STATE HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY.

The business of the Houses of Assembly shall be conducted in English Language but the Houses may adopt any of the indigenous languages spoken in the State.

Where proceedings are to be conducted in a language otherwise than English language, adequate arrangements must be made for therefore.

SEE SECTIONS 55 & 97 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1999 (AS AMENDED)

https://thenigerialawyer.com/the-four-official-languages-of-the-national-assembly/

I hope you are aware of this?

Qadaffi2idiamin:
I'm yet to see those MURIC dogs on this thread.

Abi them go masturbate?

Is Hausa an Arabic language?

astana1:


Source: https://dailytrust.com/bauchi-assembly-adopts-hausa-as-language-of-communication/

Not being able to speak English isn't complete illiteracy but illiteracy is when you can't simply understand the section of constitution and the House standing rules they cited that allows them to adopt any indigenous language in addition to English second language of proceedings.
For ur information though Hausa as a language is spoken by more than 95% of the ppl in the state, originally there's no pure Hausa in Bauchi, u will tribe like, jarawa, sayawa, fulani, kare-kare, gerawa etc more than 50 tribes spoken by different ppl in different part of the state, in a nutshell almost all the ppl can understand Hausa but there are a lot who can't speak English, that's the essence and it purely constitunal.
You should also note that the laws and any other House business will be written in English and and all correspondence will be in English.

They are going to be in trouble when the ordinary citizen can understand what the foooq they talking about and start discussing it at the mosque after prayers.

saintrow1:


high cost gas and transportations is not my business. if any1 cant afford gas buy firewood, if you cant afford transport stay at home or use your leg to walk around.

What else would one do? Nobody is coming for the rescue so automatically we have to tighten our belt.
As Buhari said; change begins with YOU (not me).

Penguin2:
Lol!

Instead Aboki will be making progress, Aboki is regressing.

I’m sure they must have a lot of illiterates in their midst which is why they deemed it necessary to lower the standards to accommodate them.

They might as well incorporate their different dialects as well.

Ndi ala😏

How can adoption of their mother tongue be regression?

I am sure the Chinese or French or Germans are also not progressive by your definition.

Does it occur to you that English is the language of our colonialists and each zone in Nigeria have their major language?

Nathan2016:



It doesn’t matter the language they speak. This shouldn’t even be a topic of discussion. There are minority tribes in Bauchi.

Who do not understand Hausa despite staying in Bauchi?

Then they should learn or get an official interpreter.

busomma:
I hope foreign investors will be spoken to / discuss business in hausa language. U wonder how this people will civilize with this mindset. Even the so called educated ones are as illiterate & uninformed as the cow herders.

How does a Chinese man do business with a German or French man?

Penguin2:
Lol!

Instead Aboki will be making progress, Aboki is regressing.

I’m sure they must have a lot of illiterates in their midst which is why they deemed it necessary to lower the standards to accommodate them.

They might as well incorporate their different dialects as well.

Ndi ala😏

SE and inferiority complex.

Since when is it backwardness to speak one's indigenous language.