Reps Member A.M Lauya Seeks Translation OfNational Anthem Into Local Languages

 

A member of the House of Representatives, AlhajiAudu Lauya, has urged ethnic groups to translate the national anthem into their mother tongues to promote patriotism and development in the country.

 

Lauya (PDP – Lau/Karim Lamido/Ardo Kola Federal Constituency) said this at the first edition of the Sungki Yandang Cultural Carnival in Mayo-Lope, the Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State

 

He said that translating the reintroduced national anthem into different dialects would promote understanding and foster unity.

He added that many languages would be preserved and new generations would appreciate the love of mother tongue. 

 

Lauya advised other tribes to emulate the Yandangtribe, who sang the three stanzas of the national anthem in Yandang language.

 

He promised to support the youths to secure employment at the federal level, urging those who were qualified to apply in the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment.

 

The lawmaker also eulogised the Yandangcommunity as a peace-loving and dependable set of people.