Obi, Esther EbereAnjugu, Taimako A.2023-12-122023-12-122013-03-11Bern, P. I. (2007). Methods of teaching French and the integration of four language skills.. A paper presented at the workshop for Capacity Building for Teachers of French in North Central Nigeria, COB Akwanga. *Brann, C.M.B.(1970). French in secondary schools in Anglophone, Africa fn French Curriculum Development in Anglophone Africa*. Institute of Education University of Ibadan,pp, 1-2. Daily Trust On line. (2010). «Nigeria to* review French language curriculum »27 August, Lagos Echenim, K. (1997). Communique on the meeting of university teachers for the promotion of French in Nigeria. Lagos, 12th and 131,1 March. Katzncr, K. (1975). The languages of the world, Routledgc and Kequan Paul. Kuju, C. (2007).. Relevance of French language to Nigeria’s Socio-economic development. A paper presented*at the workshop for Capacity Building of Teacher of French in North-Central Nigeria, at COB Akwanga. Moruwawon, 13.S. (2004).Prospects of the adoption of French as a second official language in Nigeria. Faculty of Education Journal, University of Ado- Ekiti. Ojo. A. (1997).French language and Nigeria, the Guardian Monday 5th.https://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/3355language as it is known is the vehicle by which the world moves and individuals or humans communicate and relate. In fact, without language no human activity, i.e. humanly speaking, can ever take place. It is in this light that one intends to consider and discuss the role of language (with special reference to French) in the art of profit- making in order to achieve the . national objectives of Vision 2020 in Nigeria. Therefore, this paper looks at whether French as a means of communication could enhance the achievement of the national objectives of vision 2020 in NigeriaenTHE ROLE OF FRENCH IN ACHIEVING THE NATIONAL OBJECTIVES'OF: VISi(S 2020 IN NIGERIA :Article