International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review
 

International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 6(4), pp. 58-62. October, 2018.

ISSN: 2360-7866

DOI: 10.14662/IJARER2018.046

Full Length Research

Elucidation of the importance of the English Language in Post-Independence Nigeria

*Mr. Ifediora Okiche and ¹Dr. Francis Njoku

*Department of Languages and Linguistics, Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River.

E-mail: diora4life@gmail.com (Corresponding author)

¹National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Accepted 16 October 2018

The paper examines the use of the English language in Post-Independence Nigeria and further illuminates the importance of the English language in various sectors and government establishments. Finally, the English language has been the major unifying form of communication among the inhabitants of multi-ethnic Nigeria and has also significantly contributed to an increase in employment in the country.

Keywords: English Language, Nigeria, Unity, Communication

 

Cite This Article As: Okiche, I., Njoku, F. (2018). Elucidation of the importance of the English Language in Post-Independence Nigeria. Inter. J. Acad. Res. Educ. Rev. 6(4): 58-62