THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN NIGERIA

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN NIGERIA

Happy Independent, Nigeria (nonstandard)!
Happy Independence, Nigeria (standard)!
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria (standard)!

Cheers to Nigeria at 59, Hip, Hip, Hip, Hooray (nonstandard)!
Cheers to Nigeria at 59, Hip, Hip, Hooray (standard)!

Nigeria is our father’s land (nonstandard).
Nigeria is our fatherland (standard).
GAB