The Development of Chinese Language in Nigeria

Abstract

This study explored the development of Chinese language in Nigeria as a tool for national development and economic integration. It is also aimed at examining the level of success recorded in teaching and learning of Chinese language in Nigeria. The study identified several challenges militating against effective teaching and learning of the language. However, the study found out that, to a large extent the knowledge of Chinese language among Nigerians would improve the economic integration and national development of the country. Also, it is discovered that the level of Chinese language usage in Nigeria is not adequate. Based on these findings, the following recommendations were made; that government should employ avenues of promoting the teaching and learning of Chinese language in Nigeria and secondly, more awareness should be made on the need for young people to embrace the learning of Chinese language to increase socio-economic tie. While the needed learning materials and incentive should be made available, Nigeria should open more centers of Confucius institute, in order to facilitate the expansion and development of Chinese language in Nigeria.