EXCLUSIVE: English proficiency test, an advantage for Nigerians – UK Envoy

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has said the English proficiency test imposed on many seekers of academic and other types of opportunities in the United Kingdom (UK) confers more advantage on Nigerians than citizens of other nations required to take such tests.

Ms Laing, who spoke in an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, noted that records have shown that Nigerians do well in the tests.

“…As far as I am concerned, it is actually an asset and an advantage to Nigerians compared to many others,” she said.

Ms Laing added that she does not think that the test constitutes any problem for Nigerians, saying they “actually do well in the English proficiency test.”

“So, it is actually an advantage for Nigerians who can pass much more easily than a lot of other people can,” she added.

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