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Oct 11, 2023
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It started as a hobby but grew to a campaign.
As time went on I strengthened the objectives which was to make people appreciate Pidgin English Language
I had several strategies. First I opened a Facebook group called Pidgin English Nation and I added as many people as I could to the group . I also had a slogan for the group . Something that would be easy for people to remember. I put the slogan on the logo
The group grew not as much as I wanted but I was surprised to see that non -Nigerians also speak and love Pidgin English
For example, Ghanians and people from Sierra Leone have their own version of Pidgin English so they also joined the group.
I also had requests from people that wanted to join.Even from places where Pidgin English is not spoken like Kenya .
Nollywood Film industry has made the language quite popular in Africa and beyond.
But unfortunately the group Pidgin English Nation is no longer active on Facebook because I lost my Facebook account.
I met some of the short term objectives of the campaign. Members appreciated Pidgin English more and I also got membership from the northern part of Nigeria. It was a pleasant surprise to me that they also love Pidgin English
Pidgin English can be used to promote unity in multi ethnic settings. Especially in a country like Nigeria where from time incidents like inter religious and ethnic clashes are reported .
That is my long term objective and that's what I intend to promote in my public telegram channel and new WhatsApp group channel with the same name 'Pidgin English Nation '
Taking this course will help me strategize better