Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Teenz Global Foundation, has called for the promotion of Nigeria’s culture and language.
TGF’s founder, Ijeoma Idika –Chima, spoke at a one – day competition organised for students in various schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to mark the United Nations World Cultural Day.
The theme for this year’s programme was ‘Understanding cultural diversities.’
According to Ms Idika-Chima, Nigeria’s culture is gradually dying, adding that there is need to teach Nigeria’s culture to students in both primary and secondary schools.
She said: “This is aimed at promoting peace, social integration, indigenous languages and intercultural dialogue among young people within our society.
“One major aspect that we are also promoting is indigenous language. If you look at our society, our culture is gradually dying especially with this generation of this day.
“We should accept that we are diverse in culture and have unique strength.