NIGERIA: 'Bini Language in Danger of Extinction'

Benin — THE Esogban of Benin Kingdom, Chief David Edebiri, Tuesday, raised alarm over what he described as the likely extinction of the Bini language in the nearest future, if urgent steps were not taken to address the problem.


Chief Edebiri, who is referred to as the 'Oracle' of the Benin Kingdom, said it was in recognition of the problem that the Benin Forum, an umbrella body of all Benin people, had decided to hold a summit next month with a view to address the problem.

Briefing newsmen on the presentation of his book, A Compendium of some memo-rable statements, scheduled for November 30 in Benin, he explained that the book will give historical background about the true story of Benin histories.

He added that the proceeds from the book presentation would be used to set up a non-governmental organisation, called "A Clinic for the Bini Historical Development," which according to him will help sustain the language and history of Benin Kingdom.