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French a Must in Nigerian Military

Written (Français) byAbdoulaye Bah
Translated (English) byAbdoulaye Bah
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Translation posted 6 May 2013 12 years ago

 Mensah wrote on koaci.com:

For Nigerian soldiers, enlisted men, officers and even aspirants, the military hierarchy has decided that the knowledge of the French language is now a prerequisite for anyone to get a promotion.

 

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Written (Français) byAbdoulaye Bah
Translated (English) byAbdoulaye Bah

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