Nigerian Army Introduces New Language Policy

The Nigerian Army has introduced a new Language Policy. The study of foreign and local languages is world-wide practice among armies, in which officers and soldiers are encouraged to be multi-lingual. According to Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, Director Army Public Relations, the Policy will foster espirit-de-corps and better communication with the populace to enhance information gathering, civil-military relations, increase understanding between militaries when operating abroad and assist officers and soldiers to perform their duties professionally. “It is to be noted that English remains the official language in the Nigerian…