Mr. Adoji Aliku, a culture enthusiast, in New Nyanya, Nasarawa state, says that it was the responsibility of parents to inculcate cultural values in their children.
He said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in New Nyanya, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Aliku, who canvassed for the vigorous use of indigenous languages, said that there has been the growing fear that some indigenous languages might go into extinction, if urgent steps were not taken to safeguard them.
This is happening as most people’s insatiable appetite to speak and reason in English language has increased.
He said “the ability of a child to be able to speak his native language, dress in his or her native attires and be familiar with other cultural characteristics, rest on the shoulders of the parents.’’
“Culture is the way of life as we know; for us to ensure competence in our children as regards our culture, they have to learn from us.
Aliku also enjoined parents to encourage children’s participation in socio-cultural activities, stressing that such experience could assist them to develop cultural competence.
” Such cultural activities include events like festivals, indigenous fashion shows, drama and dance.