The Sociolinguistic Survey of Nigerian English Spoken in Nigerian Public Sector; A case Study of Wukari Local Government Secretariat.

Abstract

The study is aimed at examining the sociolinguistic survey of Nigerian English spoken in Wukari Local Government Secretariat. The primary source of data collection was employed. That is, structured questionnaire employed to elicit information from the respondent. Based on analysis, the outcome of the research show some Nigerian expression like; let me land, I want to drop, I beg, the staff officer is suppose to sign, how far with my application for leave, you better leave the work undone were identified. Recommendations were made with a view of giving the Nigerian English a distinct position. The Nigerian English should have an agreed norms and conventions that can be used as model for education and public use. It should be codified and represented in dictionaries. The standard form of Nigerian English should not only be introduced into our academic system in Nigeria, but also be given a priority so as to show case the uniqueness of Nigerian English as it related to other English around the world.