Yoruba Now Official Language in Benin Republic

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin, Dr Lawrence Obisakin, who disclosed this also said Dendi, another indigenous Nigeria language, is also being recognised alongside Yoruba by the Beninoise Government, underscoring the affinity between the two countries.
The Nigerian envoy explained that based on the recognition, the Federal Government recently donated Yoruba language books to the Government of Benin.
“Just a week ago, Nigerian government gave Yoruba books to the government of Benin to support the recognition of the language.