INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY

February 16, 2026 Bilqis Alayaki

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The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), University of Lagos celebrates International Mother Language Day on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the IADS Gallery.

On this day, IADS recognizes the importance of preserving mother languages as foundations for learning, social cohesion, and sustainable development.

By promoting multilingualism and respect for indigenous languages, IADS supports global efforts to ensure that every language is valued and every voice is heard.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER : Prof. Dayo Akanmu

TITLE: When Mother Language is Reduced to Zero

DATE: February 19, 2026

TIME: 11 AM

The J. P. Clark Centre, a structure adjacent to the Faculty of Arts,
University Of Lagos

Mon - Fri: 8.00AM to 4.00PM

iads@unilag.edu.ng
myakubu@unilag.edu.ng

ABOUT IADS

On August 9, 2017 IADS UNILAG, was inaugurated, following a series of events attended by staff and students including invited guests and the media. The former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Rahamon Bello accompanied by the University Management was on hand to unveil the IADS signpost at the J. P. Clark Centre.

This was followed by an inauguration lecture entitled “The Global Migration Crisis: Identity, Ethical and Economic Entailment”, which was delivered by Prof. Abolade Adeniji of the Department of History and International Studies, Lagos State University.