The impact of the language of instruction on educational experiences and attainment in Nigerian primary education

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The language of instruction (LOI) in multilingual and multicultural Nigeria has always been a concern tostakeholders in education. This study will investigate the current LOI situation in Nigerian primary schools,highlighting the challenges it poses to students and providing a clear understanding of the impact of LOI oneducational experiences and attainment. This study will use ethnographic methods to observe and documentlanguage practices in a primary school in Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria. The project will involve semi-structured andinformal interviews with primary school children, parents, guardians, and teachers and a questionnaire to becompleted by the same groups. Findings will allow us to understand better the role of LOI in the Nigerian educationsystem and the experience of learners. The insights will inform policies relating to multilingual education and howbest to support education in Nigeria.