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\u00a0London -Two Nigerian languages, Yoruba and Igbo, have been listed among those into which the UK census enumeration form have been translated.<\/p>\n

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the UK government\u00a0 is currently undertaking a nationwide census enumeration.<\/p>\n

A copy of the form obtained by NAN from the London Office for National Statistics shows that the questions for which responses are required are translated in both languages.<\/p>\n

The form will be made available on demand to those who do not understand the English language.<\/p>\n

The instruction manual, entitled \u201cIt is time to complete your census questionnaire\u201d, states that copies of the form can be supplied on demand.<\/p>\n

An extract from the form for Igbo-speaking respondents reads: \u201cMaka enyemaka n\u2019asusu Igbo\u201d, meaning \u201cFor the assistance of those who speak the Igbo language\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Yoruba version, \u201cFun iranlowo ni ede Yoruba,\u201d\u00a0 means the same thing for Yoruba speakers.<\/p>\n

In his reaction, Mr Kayode Ogunsola, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), UK chapter, described it as unprecedented in the history of the Nigerian community in the UK.<\/p>\n

He said the development was in recognition of the growing number and positive contributions of the Nigerian community to the growth, vibrancy and cultural diversity of the UK.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nigerian community has contributed immensely to the economic growth of the UK. I think with recognition such as this, we can only continue to project our nation in a positive light,\u201d the NIDO chairman said.<\/p>\n

Mr Bimbo Folayan, the Chairman of the Central Association of Nigerians in the UK, shared Ogunsola\u2019s views, saying the development was in recognition of Nigerians as stakeholders in the British project.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen it comes to ethnic minority matters, the British recognise their importance and contributions in the UK,\u201d Folayan said.<\/p>\n

Ms Ola Wright, a tour operator in London, said the development meant that \u201cwe are relevant, important and there cannot be any question of Nigerians being shoved aside in the scheme of things in the UK\u201d.<\/p>\n

Nigerians in the UK are estimated to be between one and three million. The current population of the UK is around 60 million people<\/p>\n

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