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Educational Insights3 min read2026-05-25

Nigeria Reverses Mother-Tongue Teaching Policy, Restores English as

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially reversed the 2022 National Language Policy, reinstating English as the sole language of instruction across all levels of the country’s education system—from pre-primary through tert...

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Azeez

25 May 2026

Nigeria Reverses Mother-Tongue Teaching Policy, Restores English as
Key takeaways
  • The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially reversed the 2022 National Language Policy, reinstating English as the sole language of instruction across all levels of the country’s education system—from pre-primary through tertiary institutions.
  • The decision, announced by the Minister of Education, Dr.
  • Tunji Alausa, at the 2025 Language in Education International Conference organised by the British Council in Abuja, marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s approach to foundational learning.

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