LANGUAGE: A SOLUTION FOR EMBATTLED NIGERIA

Language is an apparent subject of much interest. A factor that has been responsible for scholars and researchers inquiry for over a couple of decades on account of its role being the factor upon which humanity is built. A systematic, conventional use of sounds, signs or written symbols in human society for communication and self expression. The role of language is basically communication, social development, progress etc. Language therefore is an indispensable tool for societal peaceful co-existence. To therefore curb the persistent, prevalent crises in Nigeria and its wanton destructive repercussions which hamper development in every respect, language is the first matchless and indispensable tool. This paper views the special roles of language in conflict management and resolution in combatant Nigeria. Language performs four roles which are: to form, inform reform and transform' humans and their society. We shall apply this ideology outlined by systemic grammar to solve the perennial crises facing Nigeria. The functional linguistic approaches in this paper address and cure the personal and psychological maladies experienced by Nigeria describe it as "Language Therapy”.