LSHA.028·Lagos State House of Assembly·introduced 19 Mar 2026·last action 2 months ago

A Bill for a Law to Establish a Lagos State Indigenous Language Education Programme for Public Primary Schools, and for Connected Purposes

First readingSensitive · explainer under reviewEducation Youth & Sports Human Rights

Progress through legislature25%

Overview

Provides for the teaching of Yoruba and a second indigenous language at all public primary schools in the State, with curriculum and teacher training funded by the State.

Chamber: Lagos State House of Assembly
Current stage: First reading
Introduced: 19 Mar 2026
Last action: 19 Mar 2026

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