The programmes of the SPGS seeks to achieve the following objectives. To:

•  explore earlier studies done in Nigerian languages and use the data for documentation;
• identify research areas that would boost communication and literacy in Nigerian languages;
• establish grammatical pattern of all Nigerian languages towards enhancement of literacy in Nigerian languages;
• identify Nigerian languages without autography and develop autographies for them;
• develop research skills for meaningful application to investigating and solving problems of teaching and learning in Nigerian languages;
•  translate materials in English and other foreign languages into indigenous Nigerian languages and
• develop terminological data bank for Nigerian languages.

• The programmes in Nigerian languages lay a strong emphasis on the scientific and comparative study of the different language groups and also on the literacy, sociological, comparative and phenomenological analysis of written languages and oral literature.
• Integration of technology in delivery process making the programmes more contemporary and aligned with global trend in education.

The graduates of the various programmes of SPGS will be qualified to gain admission for further studies in relevant disciplines. In addition, they are equipped for wide variety of professions in teaching, public service, social work, the mass media, translators and masters of ceremonies.

The SPGS runs the following programmes:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics (PGDL)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nigerian Languages (PGDNL)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Communication studies (PGDC) with option in Nigerian Languages
• Postgraduate Diploma in Translation studies (PGDT)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (PGDLIS)
• Postgraduate Conversion Programme (PGCP)

These programmes run for a minimum of 12 months and maximum of 18 months.

All non-linguist academic staff is directed to enroll for PGDL or PGDNL.