Implication of Lexical Variation on Cohesion, Unity and Understanding among the Various Fulfulde Speaking Communities of Northern Nigeria

Abstract

The study was concerned with Implication of lexical variation on cohesion, among the various Fulfulde speaking communities of Northern Nigeria. It was guided by one main objective; to show lexical variation in Nigeria. The study used cross-sectional research design with a sample size of 140 respondents. It also employed qualitative techniques to analyze the collected data by use of table. The researchers used questionnaires to collect data from respondents. The study found out that lexical variation of Fulfulde exists in Nigeria. However, the respondents unanimously accepted that Fulfulde to be standardize. The study concluded that there is need to harmonize lexical differences among the dialects so as to have a standardize form of Fulfulde in Nigeria. Keyword: Implication, Lexical Variation, Cohesion, Unity, Various, Communities, Northern Nigeria. DOI: 10.7176/JLLL/89-02 Publication date: June 30 th 2022