Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu
Rufa’I, said on Thursday in Abuja that French language would be part of
the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination as from 2014 for
interested candidates, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Rufa’I said this at a reception held in honour of the French Language Project Manager, Mr. Jean-Phillipe Roy.
She said that being multi-lingual in the
21st Century was essential as it helps individuals to operate more
effectively in the international community.
“For Nigeria, the study of French
language is quite key, considering the fact that our neighbouring
countries are French-speaking. Apart from the English language, French
language is one of the major international languages,” she said.
She said Roy came to Nigeria in 2009 under the second Bilateral Agreement between Nigeria and French.
The minister noted that the French had worked hard to ensure that various components of the project received due attention.
Rufa’i lauded his contributions to the
reform of the UTME for 2014 in addition to the scholarships awarded to
16 teachers of French language to study in France for one month.
She said the project manager’s
contributions included supply of books to schools, award of Master’s
degree in French as a foreign language and supply of DVD and CD player
to the project office.
The minister lauded the support of the
French Government to the Nigerian French Language Village, Badagry,
Lagos; and the Regional Network of French Language centres in Africa.
She also commended the Association of
French Language Teachers, and noted the proposed handing over of the
project vehicle to the ministry for the monitoring of the teaching and
learning of the language.
“Nigeria and France have come a long way
in their relationship. It is a relationship built on mutual respect,
cooperation and interest. I wish to assure you that the ministry will
continue to be committed to the teaching and learning of French Language
in Nigeria and sustenance of the cordial relationship,’’ she said.
Roy praised the collaboration between the Federal Government and the French Government.
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That idiot that is including French Language to UTME,please does he write UTME?,,,how can someone wake up and try to impose his selfish wish/desire on the masses xpecially the young ones still trying to get admitted into the tertiary institute.did we tell him we needed French,how on earth can Jonathan Even allow such nonsense,please do we even have a president in this country?....Damn!...(God help us all)
ReplyDeleteSeriously french..m.wat happening in nigeria...1hat abou igbo,yoruba.hausa.ibibio and our other native language,so this is the only problem that need attaintion...
ReplyDeleteIt is crystal clear that the reason GEJ is failing is largely due to the type of pple that r working with him.how could he allow barbaric entity like minister of edu to serve under him.is it compulsory that we must study french?he has nt resolved issue of ASUU strike so that students can learn he is dreaming of french
ReplyDeletePlease, my appeal to Minister is that she should not introduce french in our education curricular. By so doing, you are sending a signal to the French people how important they or their language is. I remember the President saying that foreign languages are important for those that would like to represent Nigeria outside our shores, yes, certainly, not french in my candid opinion. I suggest latin. For just mentioning french, the French Government and people are popping champagne. You make them look credible while they are very insignificant in education.
ReplyDeletePls my minister, this shuldnt be a crucial matter now lets resolve ASSU case first coz am tired of stayin at home.plsssssssssssssss.
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