Welcome Address from the Director
and Chief Executive Officer
Ici
on parle Francais!
Dear
Students and Distinguished Partners,
It
is with great pleasure and a profound sense of responsibility that I welcome
you to the official digital gateway of the Nigeria French Language Village
(NFLV), Badagry,Nigeria’s premier Inter-University Centre for French Studies.
Whether
you are a prospective student looking to immerse yourself in the French
language, an alumnus reconnecting with your alma mater, a scholar seeking
collaborative research opportunities, or a visitor curious about our unique
mandate, we are delighted to have you here.
Established
as an autonomous tertiary institution under the ambit of the National
Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigeria French Language Village stands as a
vital bridge connecting Nigeria with the global Francophone community. In an
increasingly interconnected world, bilingualism is no longer just an added
advantage; it is a critical tool for global competitiveness, diplomacy, and
socio-economic integration, particularly within our West African sub-region.
Our
mandate goes beyond teaching grammar and vocabulary. We are dedicated to creating
a total immersion experience,a vibrant, culturally rich environment where the
French language comes alive. Through our cutting-edge language programs,
specialized workshops for professionals, our flagship French Language Immersion
Program for undergraduates and French language Acculturation Programme for
Colleges of Education, we ensure that our students graduate not just with a
certificate, but with the communicative competence and cross-cultural fluency
required to excel on the global stage.
As
you explore our website, you will discover the diverse academic programs we
offer, our state-of-the-art facilities, and the rich array of students and
cultural activities that make life at the Village truly unique. You will also
find information on our strategic partnerships and our ongoing efforts to
digitize and innovate our learning frameworks to meet 21st-century standards.
To
our staff and current students, I commend your dedication to upholding the high
standards of excellence for which the Village is known. To our potential
partners and stakeholders, we invite you to join us in our mission to champion
French language education and foster regional unity.
Thank
you for visiting us online. We look forward to receiving you physically to our
beautiful, serene campus in Badagry.
Bienvenue
à tous!
Prof. Samuel Oladiipo Kolawole, FNITI, MNAL
Director&/Chief Executive
Officer
Our Vision
To empower all persons, irrespective of age, culture, creed or sex, with appropriate communication skills in the effective use of French Language at both professional and inter-personal levels.
Permettre à
toute personne, indépendamment de l’âge, de la culture, de la croyance ou de
sexe, d'acquérir les compétences de communication pour un usage efficace de la
langue française tant au niveau professionnel qu'au niveau des relations
interpersonnelles
Our Mission
To develop an outstanding center of excellence for the study,
research and development of French in Nigeria using skilled and innovative
personnel and applying appropriate modern technology and teaching methodology
to foster a culture of transnational bilingualism for nation building, regional
integration as well as international cooperation and understanding.
Faire
du VFN un pôle d’excellence dans l’enseignement, la recherche et la diffusion
du français au Nigeria en s’appuyant sur un personnel bien qualifié et plein de
ressources, en se servant des TICE pour promouvoir la culture du bilinguisme
transfrontalier, vecteur d’intégration régionale, de coopération internationale
et d’entente.
Our Mandate
- Provide a domestic alternative to the mandatory year- abroad language immersion programs for undergraduates of French studies from Nigerian Universities and Colleges of Education.
- Service tertiary institutions in Nigeria with adequate human, material and infrastructural backing for the effective teaching, learning as well as to the conduct of research in French
- Explore areas of the practical application of the French Language to the Nigerian situation.
- Promote economic, technical and social integration of the African Continent.
- Provide information and serve as a think-tank to government and other relevant corporate entities on the exploration and exploitation of the French Language in policy formulation and decision-making.
- Coordinate activities relating to the teaching and learning of French in Nigeria.
- Collaborate with relevant agencies in the setting and conduct of examinations, preparation of curricula as well as vital documentation on the French Language in Nigeria.
- Retrain teachers of French for the implementation of the policy-directive on French in Nigerian secondary schools.
- Organise customised programmes for all categories of learners with a view to making the acquisition of French Language available to all interested Nigerians.