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English Language, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Wealth Creation Initiatives

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  • T. Terver Udu

    (Department of Curriculum & Teaching, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria)

  • Umaru Shuaibu

    (Department of Arts Education, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria)

Abstract

This article examines the interdependence between English language and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and explores the role of ICT in boosting wealth creation. Nigeria is noted for her over-reliance on revenue from oil, a situation which has made even the government of Nigeria to ignore other sectors of the economy that can equally foster wealth creation. In this article, ICT provides that avenue and is seen as a good revenue base for government, for encouraging import and export, promoting self-reliance by creating jobs for the army of youths and paving way for competitive language education. The article decries the near absence of effective electricity supply in the country which is a major challenge of ICT and suggests that government should explore alternative sources of energy supply rather than depending on hydro-electricity. It also advocates for the subsidy of ICT facilities so as to pave way for the average Nigerian to purchase computer systems—a necessity in ICT.

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  • T. Terver Udu & Umaru Shuaibu, 2015. "English Language, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Wealth Creation Initiatives," English Literature and Language Review, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 1(9), pages 70-73, 12-2015.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:ellrar:2015:p:70-73
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