“It will be ready by 2024”: Nigerian man commences translation of Physics textbook to Igbo language
A physics textbook is currently being translated into Igbo by a linguistic specialist from Ibo. The man, Maazi Ogbonnaya Okoro, stated that the work would be completed in 2024 in a tweet.
He announced that he will start working on chemistry and biology as soon as he finished translating physics into Igbo.
Physics textbook to be available in Igbo language
He wrote: “By 2024, I should be done translating Physics textbook into the Igbo Language. Once I am done with Physics, I will go over to Chemistry, Biology and other STEM subjects.”
In a separate post made in 2021, the scholar said he had done other major works in the Igbo language.
His words: “Now I have over 25 published books in Igbo and total of 58 published and unpublished manuscripts in Igbo Language. Translated the BBC guidelines in Igbo before the launching of BBC Igbo Service; translated Igbo for the UNESCO.”
Social media reactions as man starts translation of physics textbook to Igbo language
@mr_nize_: “While it is good to do these translations, I am wondering how we can make it useable in our schools. We have Igbo bible and many Igbo people either don’t know how to read or find it difficult and uninteresting. How can we make sure your efforts are not wasted?”
@Ejikemuwa1: “This is highly commendable brother. We need to go back to our roots. The Chinese are taught in their language. So, ours shouldn’t be different.”
@ude_aba: Thought of this alone is commendable. That you started doing it should be encouraged so that you can finish this STEM subjects’ translation project. Studying STEM subjects in Igbo language will likely enhance understanding and thus its application to design and build things.
@nwokoye6: Nnao if u complete it all, by the grace of God if we are alive I hv a very big gift for you… Thank you so very much.. I pause
@mr_nize: While it is good to do these translations, I am wondering how we can make it useable in our schools. We have Igbo bible and many Igbo people either don’t know how to read or find it difficult and uninteresting. How can we make sure your efforts are not wasted?
@bestfrans4: That’s wonderful, I love your steadfastness in the development of igbo language, culture nd tradition. So pleased to hear this cheering news.
@atchrisihe1: Ndewoo chukwu gozie gi nwanne nkem, language have been a barrier in learning and understanding this subjects, do it and see what igbo landvwill be in the next ten years…high tech, atomic energy, nuclear energy..etc.
@_Victorsmog said: “This is awesome. Physics will be easier to learn.”
By 2024, I should be done translating Physics textbook into the Igbo Language. Once I am done with Physics, I will go over to Chemistry, Biology and other STEM subjects.
I paused!
— Maazị Ogbonnaya Okoro (@maazi_ogbonnaya) December 10, 2023