Revamping the English Language Education in Nigeria to Meet Global Needs and Challenges in Post-Pandemic Era

Coronavirus disease which has also been referred to as Covid-19, is a pandemic which was first discovered in Wuhan, China in December, 2019. Since the outbreak in China in January, 2020, cases have been reported in many countries of the world. The first case was confirmed in Nigeria on 28th February, 2020. The pandemic has affected every sector of the nation’s economy which resulted in the closure of schools, yet the spread has not been contained. Although, some advanced countries tried to contain the spread, but in Nigeria, the spread paralysed the economy, especially the education sector. This work is aimed at suggesting ways of revamping the English language education in Nigeria to meet global needs and challenges in the post-pandemic era. To achieve the aims of this work, the writers highlighted some conceptual frameworks. They explained the following terms: pandemic and post pandemic eras, English language education, challenges facing the English language education during pandemic/post pandemic eras and revamping the English language education in Nigeria to meet global needs and challenges in the pandemic and post-pandemic eras. The researchers also reviewed theories such as theories of behaviourism in English language teaching and constructivism views of learning as an interpretive, recursive, and non-linear process theories to highlight the work more. Notable empirical studies were reviewed. The paper recommended what should be done to ensure proper renovation, repair and restoration of the damages caused by the pandemic in the English language education in Nigeria schools so as to be able to meet global needs and challenges in the post-pandemic era. Lastly, comments, opinions, suggestions and conclusions were made by the researchers.