Bayero University, Kano, has reportedly translated physics, chemistry, and mathematics textbooks into the Hausa language to aid learning.
According to Nigerian writer, Gimba Kakanda took to his Twitter page to describe the humongous stride as a welcome development and a very effective way to domesticate science and technology in our society.
See tweet below:
Bayero University has concluded translation of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (textbooks) into Hausa.”
This is a welcome development, and a very effective way to domesticate science and technology in our society. https://t.co/qFto1ZQWsT
— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) January 6, 2020
Another twitter user, with the name Muhd El-Bonga Ibrahim, has hailed the development as very good work, saying it will help those who find it difficult to speak English language, the country’s lingua franca. He also urged that the same thing be done at the primary level.
Professor Liyu Mu’azu, who led the translation team, said that they translated eight textbooks in the field of science and technology.
See tweet below:
Bayero University Kano has concluded the translation of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics textbooks into Hausa.
This is a welcome development because many students find it difficult to speak English, not to talk of using it to learn. They should do it at the primary level too. https://t.co/67Tpwzn45q
— Mr. El-Bonga (@el_bonga) January 6, 2020