{
  "id": 12885981,
  "title": "Group warns against declining use of Yoruba among youths",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/group-warns-against-declining-use-of-yoruba-among-youths",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T14:22:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/group-warns-against-declining-use-of-yoruba-among-youths/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Association of Gospel African Languages Interpreters has expressed concern over the decreasing use of Yoruba and other African languages among young people. The issue was highlighted during the launch of ACT-YOUNG, an indigenous-language discipleship initiative in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Rev Olu Otunuga, a trustee of the association and the author of the ACT-YOUNG book, stated that the project aims to counter the declining usage of Yoruba and other African languages among younger generations. Otunuga emphasized that parents are increasingly discouraging their children from speaking their mother tongues, which is causing concern due to the vulnerability of these languages. The event also featured an African Mother Tongue Praise Celebration and an award ceremony, with the founder/rector of Abraham Bible College, Prophet Dr Oyekunle Oyetayo, noting that interpreters play a crucial role in gospel ministry. Deacon Lola Odumosu, the Chairman of the occasion, advocated for the institutionalization of mother-tongue gospel interpretation, stating that it can contribute to nation-building and cultural heritage preservation.",
  "summary": "An association has raised concerns over the declining use of Yoruba among youths, launching an initiative in Abeokuta to promote indigenous languages. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-warns-against-declining-use-of-yoruba-among-youths/",
  "key_points": [
    "Association of Gospel African Languages Interpreters worried about Yoruba decline.",
    "ACT-YOUNG initiative launched in Abeokuta to counter language loss.",
    "Parents discouraging kids from speaking mother tongues, causing concern."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Group warns against declining use of Yoruba among youths",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/group-warns-against-declining-use-of-yoruba-among-youths-12887908",
        "published": "2026-10-08T14:46:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}