A Nigerian couple living in Canada has developed innovative Nigerian language software to empower Nigerian parents abroad to salvage their culturally lost children abroad.
The couple, Soji and Titi Oyenuga are also the organizers of a very successful multicultural focus group discussion at the Souris Hall of University of Saskatchewan, Canada on “How to Have Your North American Born or Migrated Kids Speak Your Heritage Language”.
Their new software is highly innovative and interactive Nigerian language software that can creatively and interestingly teach these children about their native Nigerian language, traditions, culture, and ethics.
The software is expected to be launched for the general public before the end of September 2012.
The launch of this new and innovative Nigerian language software is indeed the breaking Nigerian news for Nigerian parents who can now have the peace of mind, knowing that their kids will remain connected and well integrated into their heritage culture and language while smoothly settling in diaspora.
Soji Oyenuga speaking on the importance of their programme said “preserving your heritage language is the key to preserving your next generation, giving your child a true sense of identity and a high level of self esteem.”
The Nigerian language software is intended to create awareness for all the Nigerian parents settled abroad of the potential impact of allowing their children to get culturally lost in Diaspora.
Dr Paul Olawuwo Oladipo, medical doctor living in Canada said that “this is excellent interactive software. It is written with simplicity and is easy to use even by those who are not computer- savvy. I personally like the way it is laid out and the quality of the graphics. This is a must-have software not only for all diaspora parents who are concerned about having their children speak and understand their native language, but also for parents back home. Our traditional societies are fast becoming westernized and we stand the risk of losing our kids to foreign cultures, this software is a valuable investment to guard against this.”
The software is one-of-a-kind, unique, and easy, ensuring utmost fun and game-like experience to the learning Nigerian children. The software is not only culturally-rich and highly interactive, but is exceptionally kids’ friendly, enhancing child experience in the most worthwhile manner. At the Beginner level, i.e. at Level 1, the languages available are Igbo, Yoruba, Urhobo, Hausa, and Tangale. At Level 1 and Level 2, Yoruba is the only available language. Also, there is a great opportunity for Nigerian parents as well. They can sponsor the development of their language with this software (http://www.nigeriankidsabroad.com/sponsor-your-language), making a name for themselves or their organization. It is a good opportunity to make money while positively impacting their ethnic group and community.
Dr Oladele Akinbolue MD, DA FRCA, FRCP, Founder Yoruba Language School, Saskatoon, Canada said, “The driving force of any culture is the language. Culture is meaningless without language and a man or woman without culture is lost indeed”