The federal government of Nigeria had revealed its plans yesterday, to make French the nation's second official language. According to the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah during the courtesy visit of the French ambassador to Nigeria, Denys Gaver stated that students from primary to tertiary institutions will henceforth learn French language compulsorily and that it will also embark on intensive training of more French teachers.
“French Language is a matter of necessity. We have to because we have Cameron, Niger, Chad, Benin Republic, Togo, Guinea and Ivory Coast surrounding us and so there is need for us to get more Nigerians to become proficient in French language. This is good for the continent; it is good for us as a nation. It is good for our brothers at the borders because it will enable us to communicate with the effectively” Prof. Anwukah stated.
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