In furtherance to the promotion of French Language in public secondary schools and equally harnessing the potential therein, the Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has declared its readiness to augment the shortage of French Language teachers in the forthcoming recruitment exercise by the State government.

Chairman, TESCOM, Evang. Olalekan Ifede made this known at the 2023 World French Teachers Day, organised by the Ogun State Chapter, Nigeria Association of French Teachers (NAFT), themed: The Pride of Teaching French Language, held at Lisabi Grammar School, Abeokuta.

The Chairman assured that more French Language teachers would be brought on board, to further reinforce the commitment of Prince Dapo Abiodun-led government to teachers' welfare and education advancement in the State, charging the association not to relent in their efforts at promoting the study of French Language.

Earlier in his welcome address, the President, NAFT, Comrade Raheem Toyin said the theme of the event speaks to the importance and the immeasurable benefits that French Language could bring to an individual, State and the nation if potentials were fully harnessed, enjoining all to see the study of French Language, beyond the borders of Nigeria.

While delivering his speech, the President, Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Comrade Oluwaseun Agbesanwa urged French Language teachers to be proactive, as they expect the needed support from the government, noting that French Language was an international language, and a barrier breaker in communication and international relations.

On his part, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Akinola Abiodun said French as a subject could be taught in primary schools to harness the full potential of the students right from their formative years.