The Impact of French Language on insecurity in Nigeria a Case of Aba in Abia State

Ihekuna, Chidinma Ann; Anyanwu, Teresa Chinasa; Emela, Augustin

doi:10.21608/ijhlr.2025.343442.1027

The Impact of French Language on insecurity in Nigeria a Case of Aba in Abia State

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Imo State University Owerri Nigeria, Department of French

² Imo State University, Department of Social Science

³ Imo State University, Nigeria. Department of English and Literary Studies

10.21608/ijhlr.2025.343442.1027

Abstract

Abstract:
This study examines the relationship between the French language and insecurity in Nigeria, using Aba as a case study. Despite being an English-speaking country, Nigeria has a significant number of French speakers, particularly in the southeastern region where Aba is located. With the use of language in its oral and written forms, humans are able to communicate and express their feelings within the cultural norms. Human languages are prone to enhancing socio-cultural, political, economic and scientific activities of the people in an organized society. They are instrumental to our social interactions and meaningful communication in all ramifications. Nigeria is a country where diverse indigenous and foreign languages are spoken but with English as her “Lingua franca”. As an Anglophone country, Nigeria is bordered by French speaking countries to the East, West and North. For a good working relationship and productive communication with her French-speaking Neighbours, the Nigerian populace, especially the security agencies require a good knowledge of French language. Security is the live wire of every society as any breach usually constitutes a very serious menace to its political, economic and social development. This paper examines the Impact of French language on insecurity in Nigeria mostly Aba in Abia State. It will examine the concept of security and the relationship between French language and security in Nigeria.

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