Nkata Igbo Panel Discussion (Ed. 2) - Raising Igbo-Speaking Children: What Works at Home & Abroad

​Raising Igbo-Speaking Children: What Works at Home and Abroad ​If you care about what language our children will speak tomorrow, this is a conversation you do not want to miss. This discussion brings together parents, educators, linguists, and community leaders to share practical, experience-based strategies that families can adopt to raise children who not only understand Igbo but also speak it with confidence and pride, whether they live in Nigeria or anywhere else in the world. ​Objectives ​The discussion seeks to: ​- Examine why many Igbo children are losing fluency in their mother tongue. ​- Share practical, evidence-based approaches parents can implement at home. ​- Explore the unique opportunities and challenges facing Igbo families in the diaspora. ​- Discuss how schools, churches, grandparents, media, and community organizations can support parents. ​- Inspire families to make intentional commitments toward preserving the Igbo language.