FRENCH LANGUAGE: A CATALYST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR NATION NIGERIA

Abstract

French language is an international language and its knowledgecannot be underestimated as it is of immense value to any nation. Our nation Nigeria is entrenched in the midst of francophone countries and the practical implementation of French as a second official language will boost rapid development of our nation. This paper, using the descriptive approach, seeks to explain the significance of French language as a catalyst for the development of our nation in all fronts; economically, technologically, industrially, in diplomacy, security and communication as well as social and human development.