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The French Embassy in Nigeria has voiced its eagerness to collaborate with the nation’s universities and colleges to boost the prospects tied to learning French. Laurent Favier, the Consul General of France in Nigeria, shared this commitment during his remarks at a seminar called ‘French Up Your Career,’ held at the Alliance Française in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The event falls within the festivities of the ongoing French Language Week. Favier pointed out that French, being an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, and the African Union, opens doors to a range of professional paths—both in Nigeria and beyond—when effectively harnessed.
He said, “You will discover how being fluent in French can provide a significant edge on the job market and lead to professional careers that you may not have even considered before.
“So what does this mean for you as students here in Nigeria? Learning French doesn’t mean adding a language to your resume. It provides you with new opportunities, whether or not you are interested in diplomatic and International relations, international development, translation and Interpretation or journalism.
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“Companies in Tech are looking for bilingual professionals to assist with software localization, customer support, and managing projects in French-speaking regions.”
The envoy continued, “The French embassy is not only mobilized to help learners discover promising sectors. We are also providing our support and expertise in training teachers and optimizing university programs.
“The ultimate goal is to help create jobs and empower the youths by making university training more practical and effective.”
While chatting with journalists on the sidelines of the ‘French Up Your Career’ seminar, Marina Lacal, the Director of Alliance Française Port Harcourt, emphasized that the conference was designed to highlight the career advantages tied to mastering French. She explained, “This year, we wanted to put together this event to show how French can boost opportunities for Nigerians in their professional lives. We’ve brought in human resources experts who’ll share how they’re using French in their businesses and why it matters.”
