Two students from Tamale College of Education have made history by receiving awards for writing their project work in Dagbanli, a local language spoken by the Dagombas. Mr Awal Abdul-Wadudu and Mr Adam Abdul-Fatawu Wunizoya pursued a Bachelor of Education degree, majoring in Ghanaian Language (Dagbanli) and minoring in English Language.
Their achievement has marked an innovative milestone and aims to encourage the preservation of the Dagbanli language.
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Dr Alhaji Sulemana Iddrisu, the Principal of Tamale College of Education, expressed his excitement about the groundbreaking accomplishment. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, he stated that the awards were intended to inspire other students to write their project work in the local language and contribute to its preservation.
The Principal highlighted the uniqueness of Mr Awal Abdul-Wadudu and Mr Adam Abdul-Fatawu Wunizoya’s decision, as they were the only students in their graduating cohort to choose Dagbanli for their project work.
Dr Alhaji Iddrisu further explained that the college has collaborated with a partner to provide awards for students who choose to write their project work in local languages. This initiative aims to motivate more students to follow in the footsteps of Mr Awal Abdul-Wadudu and Mr Adam Abdul-Fatawu Wunizoya.
The Principal expressed his hope that in the future, a greater number of students specializing in languages would opt to write their project works in Dagbanli and other local languages.
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Speaking about his experience, Mr Adam Abdul-Fatawu Wunizoya shared the difficulties he encountered while writing his project work in Dagbanli. As there were no existing Dagbanli theses or reference materials available, he had to start from scratch.
Mr Wunizoya acknowledged the constant support and guidance provided by his supervisor, who also served as the Dagbanli Tutor at the college. He expressed his dedication, noting that he spent countless hours at his supervisor’s home, working diligently to complete his project.
The recognition received by Mr Awal Abdul-Wadudu and Mr Adam Abdul-Fatawu Wunizoya signifies a significant step in preserving the Dagbanli language and its cultural heritage.
By promoting the use of local languages in academic settings, Tamale College of Education aims to create a platform for further research and development in these languages.
The awards serve as a motivation for students to explore and celebrate their linguistic roots, contributing to the rich tapestry of Ghana’s cultural diversity.
GNA
