Topic: Preservation of Endangered Languages
Country: Nigeria
Delegate Name: Caleb Welsh
School: Mattawan High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Nigeria position papers GLIMUN 2013 committees
With the extinction of cultures and languages, it is pertinent that preserving the languages is an issue that must be brought up with the United Nations. Culture is extremely valuable and cannot be lost in the nation of Nigeria.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria's tribal culture is an incredibly important way of life that must be upheld. While the main language is English, there are 521 recognized languages in Nigeria, with 510 living, two second languages with no native speakers and nine extinct languages. With over 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria, upholding cultural values are important.
In the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, there are 109 seats in senate, with three from representatives from each of the thirty-six states and a representative from the capital region of Abuja. Furthermore, there are 360 seats in the House, with each region obtaining more representation based on the population. Nigeria's goal in government is to equally and fairly represent all minorities and groups throughout the nation. It is evident that upholding most of the cultural values in Nigeria is one of the most important ideals.
Every culture is to be respected, and every language is part of a culture. No ruling should eliminate the right of the people to practice their culture, and speak their language. While the Federal Republic of Nigeria may have the primary language as English, we uphold all 521 as legit communication forms.
