The Role of French Language towards Development of Nigeria

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The Role of French Language towards Development of Nigeria

Kunle Olusa

Department of French

College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti

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Samson Akintayo

Department of French

Tai Sholarin College of Education, Ijebu-Ode

Corresponding Author: Kunle Olusa

ABSTRACT

French Language, without any iota of doubt plays a vital role towards the development of Nigeria.  This paper therefore, examines the importance of French Language and its relevance towards Nigeria taking into consideration that Nigeria is an Anglophone society.  Problems facing Nigeria for being unable to make the best use of French especially before its acceptance as a second official language shall be discussed therein.  It will also show ways through which French could be used to promote the development of Nigeria.