American Research Journal of English and Literature

The Nigerian learners study English towards acquiring discrete skills. However, the final destination of many career-driven learners of English is the Nigerian work-force. Their productivity determines the development of the country. This paper contends that “no nation develops more than its standard of education, which inevitably, is determined by the language of formal education. To aid this study, questionnaires are administered to 120 respondents from the study areas: Akoko-Edo, Etsako West, Owan East and Owan West Local Government Areas of Edo State of Nigeria. Data are analyzed using frequency and percentage. Hinging on the Projection Principle, the study finds that proper teaching and learning of English in schools, fosters social mobilization, participation in governance, national cohesion and effective performance at work places.