ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The primary objective of this study is to examine the role of English language in socio-political development in Nigeria. A  study of Esit- Eket L.G.A of Akwa ibom state. Research findings reveal that the role of English language in socio-political development in Nigeria, Äkwa ibom state in particular has given a boost an access to an even development in our great nation. The need to prioritize and mobilize available resources to ensure that English language is fully integrated in al/ spheres of national and state development in Esit-Eket L.G.A of Akwa Ibom state is measured in terms of social and political participation. To proffer solutions to the problems militating against the use of English language within Esit-Eket communities, some objectives are developed in the study, and on the basis lof these, the research design and tools of analysis among other things are discussed.  Based on findings recommendations are made towards finding solutions to the problems confronting local communities in Esit Eket L.G.A of Akwa Ibom • state in Nigeria as a result of communication skills in English language