By: X@renoomokri
I really do not see the need for the condemnation of the Lagos State Government for making a post on social media in Yoruba. Rather than condemnation, they ought to receive commendation.
For the avoidance of doubt, Yoruba is the primary indigenous language of Lagos. There are others, including Egun and Ewe languages.
English is a borrowed language. Not even borrowed. English is a language forced on us. And other Nigerian languages spoken in Lagos are NOT indigenous to Lagos. Like the English, they came to Lagos to meet indigenous people there. And they are very welcome in Lagos. They are encouraged to speak whatever language they like, and also to consider learning Yoruba.
There is no need to come up with a raucous because the Lagos State Government chose to speak in its own native tongue. After all, they provided an English version, and if you do not trust their English version, you can use Google to translate it.
I am not sure that you should relocate to Lagos from another state and then expect Lagos to adjust to you. No. You adjust to Lagos, and if you cannot do that, then you have options. You can return from whence you came, or relocate to another state of your liking.
In Brazil, multiple states, including Salvador, Bahia and Rio de Janeiro, use Yoruba (Nago) in official government communications. In Wales, the Government releases official statements in the Welsh language on TV, radio and social media. Northern Nigerian states have been doing it since forever.
And then you are saying that in the very heartland of the Yoruba people, their government should not use it?
You cannot relocate to Lagos and tell Lagosians to abandon their heritage because you are uncomfortable with it. That is not a relocation. That is an invasion.
Sanwoolu ma fo ya. Ma ji so ro rara. Awon to wa leyin e po j'awon ota 'e lo.
Lagos, go ahead. Go on soun. Soro soke! Those for and with you are more than those against you.
RenoOmokri