A multilingual advocate, Ms Somto Asibelua, asserts that speaking different language/s can help people and countries connect with people from different countries.
Consequently, she says collaborating with other nations to find lasting solutions to the country’s problems is a good way to explore.
She advised Nigerians to desist from “every man for himself” syndrome.
She also said there were great advantages in learning different languages and these would help foster positive change.
“As a Nigerian who learned the French Language, it is great opportunity, because one thing we lack in Africa is unity; it is every man for himself, every country for himself.
“So, I, speaking a different language has helped me to connect with people from different countries.
“I believe in that way, we will be able to find and foster solutions to Nigeria’s problems, and we should not think every man for himself, but collaborate more.
“That is what I feel learning other languages has made me to do, to collaborate more for a better Nigeria, “ she said.
The advocate also said that promotion of French education, and other languages in Nigeria could help in addressing unemployment. (NAN)
