Reimagining Language for Global Tech: Igbo Language Adaptation and Innovation in the Digital Age
Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
Presenter(s): Gloria Ukamaka Amadi
Presentation Date: May 14, 2026 @ 15:37 PM
Tags: Nigeria Owerri Imo Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education
Abstract
This research study explored Igbo language adaptation and innovation in tech, assessing users' attitudes, preferences, and experiences with Igbo language digital platforms. Relying on Vygotsky's Sociocultural theory and Mead's Interactionist theory, a questionnaire was administered to 104 students at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, South-East Nigeria, on their tech usage platforms, digital preferences, perceived benefits and challenges of Igbo language tech, and adaptation rates of Igbo digital tools. Results reveal a low demand for localized tech with implications for digital inclusion and language preservation. Recommendations call for developing Igbo-language tech solutions, enhancing digital accessibility, and ensuring cultural relevance to ensure the transfer of knowledge to the teeming, undereducated population.
15 views