Adapting English as Lingua Franca in Nigeria: Implications and Way Forward
Maryjane Ujunwa Obodo — Aguata Local Government Secretariat, Personnel Department, Aguata, Imo State, Leonard Ogbonna Okoro — Enugu State University of Technology, Enugu | ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
The English language, introduced during colonial rule, has become the lingua franca in Nigeria, significantly impacting indigenous languages like Igbo, particularly among the youths. This study explores the influence of English and Western culture on the Igbo language and cultural …