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ABSTRACT
The concept of code-switching is a common language contact phenomenon among bilinguals in the whole world, especially in situations where all the participants in a speech act are from the same bilingual background. Also, code-switching is used to achieve a variety of goals in communication because it is grammatically rule-governed. Again, what is peculiar about code-switching in the Nigerian situation and particularly among Nguru Igbo-English bilinguals living in Abuja is the direction and dimension it takes. In the negative light, and very unfortunate too, the code-switching behaviour among Igbo-English bilinguals have assumed an alarming position, especially in recent times. This could be seen in the recent statements and comments made by Igbo linguists, who assume that in the nearest future, their mother tongue may be endangered. In the positive light, generally, code switching facilitates communication. This study, therefore, examines the socio-pragmatic analysis of code-switching and its effects in communication among Igbo-English bilinguals.
