History made: Edo Citizens Endorsed August 13th as Edo Language Day declared by NEBO TV Canada (Nekpen Obasogie). The declaration was made at the first worldwide Edo Language Seminar organized by the University of Benin in collaboration with NEBO TV. It was a historic event that featured many dignitaries from the Benin kingdom. They connected via Zoom on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 to strategize on how to preserve, revitalize, harmonize and standardize the Edo Language orthography. It was their response to the warning over the potential extinction of the Edo language and many other Indigenous languages across the globe. Click on the link to access the video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cLDI4JJ174&t=3809s Among the dignitaries who endorsed the declaration include the former governor of Edo state, Chief Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, High Priest Osemwegie Ebohon, Barrister Osagie Obayuwana, Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi, Pa Felix Eghianruwa Omoruyi, Professor Victor Edosa Omoz
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