A Comparative Study of Counting System in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba
Aturamu Olayinka Omolayo; Musa Haliru Kuta& Ayodele Stella Chinyere
Department Of Yoruba, College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti
Department of Hausa, College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti
Department of Igbo, College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti
ABSTRACT
The significance of counting system and its effects in developing different aspect of the lives of people cannot be overlooked. The concept of counting as viewed in this paper is also expressed. What counting system entails is also discussed. The importance of counting system in the society is also earmarked. The various means of counting used by the three major indigenous languages i.e. Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba is also highlighted. In conclusion, recommendations on what can be done to improve and sustain the counting among the three major indigenous languages in Nigeria is given
