If you are preparing to write the Yoruba Language paper in the 2025 June/July NECO examination, it is very important to get the complete syllabus for the exam. Having the full NECO Syllabus for Yoruba helps you to focus your study efforts only on the topics that are guaranteed to appear in the examination. This way, you avoid wasting time on unnecessary material and can prepare more efficiently.
When you combine this syllabus with the recommended textbooks and past questions, you will be well equipped to tackle the exam confidently and increase your chances of passing with excellent results. Without wasting any more time, scroll down to see the detailed NECO Syllabus for Yoruba and the list of recommended texts that every serious candidate must study.
NECO Syllabus For Yoruba
Section A: Language
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Composition | Write an essay of about 300 words in 45 minutes. Essay types include: • Narrative • Descriptive • Argumentative • Expository • Dialogue • Debate • Letter writing |
| Sound System | Answer one of two questions. Areas include: • Vowels, consonants, and syllabic nasal (production, phonetics) • Syllable structure • Sound processes (vowel harmony, assimilation, elision) • Orthography sound system • Tones and tone notation |
| Grammar | Answer one of two questions. Topics include: • Word structure and formation • Numerals (basic and derived) • Word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, etc.) • Grammatical categories (subject, object, predicate, tense, aspect, mood, etc.) • Phrases and clauses • Sentence structure and types |
Section B: Literature
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Oral Literature | 3 set books covering prose, poetry, and drama. One question from each book; candidates answer any one. |
| Written Literature | 3 set books covering prose, poetry, and drama. One question from each book; candidates answer any one. |
Section C: Culture
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Customs | Candidates answer one of two questions. Areas include: • Make-up and adornments • Indoor and outdoor games • Pregnancy and care • Naming ceremonies • Home training (greetings, respect, cleanliness, tolerance, integrity, hard work) • Yoruba foods • Non-verbal communication • Funerals (traditional and modern) • Inheritance (traditional and modern) |
| Institutions | Areas include: • Traditional occupations • Marriage • Politics (family structure, age grades, chieftaincy, Obaship) • Child care • Ancestors • Yoruba beliefs about Olodumare (God), deities, and invisible forces • Modern religions (Islam, Christianity) • Economy (advertisements, money lending, cooperatives) |
Recommended Texts For Yoruba
| S/N | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abiodun, Jibola: Aroko Ati Aayan, Ogbufo. Majab (Ilorin), 1996 |
| 2 | Owolabi, K: Ijinle Itupale Ede Yoruba. Extension Publications (Ibadan), 1989 |
| 3 | Bamgbose, A: Fonoloji Ati Girama Yoruba. University Press (Ibadan), 1991 |
| 4 | Ojo, Olagoke: Ijapa Tiroko Oko Yannibo. Longman (Lagos), 2005 |
| 5 | Abimbola, Wande: Awon Oju Odu Mereerindinlogun. University Press (Ibadan), 2004 |
| 6 | Ogunniran, L: Eegun Alare. Macmillan (Lagos), 2007 |
| 7 | Eso-Oluborode, Sunday: Olorunsogo. Sumob Publishers (Osogbo), 1994 |
| 8 | Olayiwola, Ademola: Akowe ko wura. Extension Publications (Ibadan), 2007 |
| 9 | Awe, Debo: Apoti Alakara. Elyon Publishers (Ilesa), 2004 |
| 10 | Adeoye, C.L.: Asa Ati Ise Yoruba. University Press (Ibadan), 1979 |
| 11 | Olajubu, O.: Iwe Asa Ibile Yoruba. Longman (Lagos), 1978 |
| 12 | Daramola, A. & Jeje: Asa Ati Orisa. Onibon-Oje (Ibadan) |
| 13 | Bamgbose (ed): Iwe Ede Iperi Yoruba Vol. 1. YSAN/NERDC, 1983 |
| 14 | Awobuluyi (ed): Iwe Ede Iperi Yoruba Vol. 2. UPL/NERDC, 1990 |
| 15 | Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Eko Ede Yoruba Ode Oni. Macmillan, 1988 |
| 16 | Ajayi W.B.: Egberun Ibeere Ewonidahun. Heinemann, 1989 |
| 17 | Mustapha D. et al: Osupa Ede Yoruba I-III. Nelson, 1983 |
| 18 | Mustapha D. et al: Iwe Eko Ede Yoruba Titun I-III. UPL, 1987 |
| 19 | Owolabi, O. et al: Ijinle Ede ati Litireso Yoruba. Evans, 1984 |
| 20 | Babalola, A. et al: Iwe Imodotun Yoruba I-III. Longman, 1988 |
| 21 | Awoyale, Y. et al: Eko Ede Yoruba Ode Oni JSI-III. Macmillan, 1984 |
| 22 | Egbe Akomolede ati Yoruba Gbode. Macmillan, 1986 |
| 23 | Odujinrin, J.S.A.: Modern Lesson in Yoruba Part I-III. Odujinrin Publishers |
| 24 | Awobuluyi, O.: Essentials of Yoruba Grammar. UPL, 1978 |
| 25 | Bamgbose, A.: A short Yoruba Grammar. Heinemann, 1967 |
| 26 | Akinlade, Kola: Owe Pelu Itumo. Longman, 1987 |
| 27 | Fabunmi, M.A.: Yoruba Idioms. AUP, 1969 |
| 28 | Delano, I.O.: Owe Lesin Oro. UPL |
| 29 | Koseemanii, Supo: Owe ati Asayan Oro Yoruba. Vantage, 1987 |
| 30 | Olopade, A.: Asayan Akanlo – Ede Yoruba. Gbemi Sodipo Press, 1991 |
| 31 | Adewoyin, S.Y.: Imo Ede, Asa ati Litireso Yoruba 1-III. Corpomutt Publishers, 2006 |
| 32 | Alaba and Ogunsipe: Iwe Afinimona Lori Awon. Nelson, 1982 |
| 33 | Ogunsina, Bisi: Iwe Akoyawo Alaye lori O le ku. UPL, 1981 |
| 34 | Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Ewi Yoruba Lakotun 1-III. Evans, 2007 |
| 35 | Ladele, T.A.A. et al: Akojopo Ijinle Asa Yoruba. Macmillan, 1986 |
| 36 | Adeoye, C.L.: Igbagbo ati Esin Yoruba. Evans, 1985 |
| 37 | Opadotun, O.: Aroko. Vantage, 1966 |
| 38 | Adeniji, A.A.: Ogun ni ile Yoruba. Longman, 1987 |
| 39 | Adeoye, C.L.: Oruko Yoruba. UPL, 1982 |
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