The Brazilian Descendants Association in Lagos (BDA) in conjunction with the Federative Republic of Brazil have launched the Portuguese language class in the Lagos Island area of the state.
Mrs Taiwo Salvador, Education Research Director, BDA, in a statement on Thursday, June 25, 2022, said that the programme was to promote the Portuguese language and give the youth a world-class opportunity.
Salvador said that the programme was to encourage the youth to establish the language in the Brazilian community in the state.
According to her, the Portuguese language is one of the core languages spoken in Brazilian communities.
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She highlighted the benefits of the programme, adding that being bi-lingual was an added merit to exploring the world.
She urged the beneficiaries to take the programme seriously.
“With a letter demonstrating this, the Brazilian government granted us the opportunity and permission to establish the language in the community.
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“Anywhere you go and you can speak an additional language, it is a plus for you and gives you privilege to other opportunities.
“So, the benefit of the language has two phases: establishing it in our community and the benefit of traveling to Brazil for four years to study any discipline with tuition free.
“When you are reading your Bible, let it be the second thing you are doing and when you are doing your traditional worship, let it be the second thing you are doing, because it will take you to places and change your lives,” she said.
Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the wife of the Lagos State Governor, who is also a Brazilian descendant from the Carrena family, represented by Mrs Olumide Ibitoye, described the programme as a landmark and historical event.