Need to revive reading culture among the youths and its inherent benefits to the future formed the crux of discussion and speeches at a one-day readership promotion campaign held in Anambra State.
The programme held at Alor Town Hall in Idemili South Local Government Area was sponsored by the National Library of Nigeria with the theme ‘Reading without boundaries: A renewed hope’.
In his welcome address, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa said that the campaign is a clarion call on all Nigerians to embrace reading not only as a tool for literacy but as a catalyst for social change, economic advancement and national growth.
The Minister who was represented by the Chief Executive Officer of National Library of Nigeria, Professor Chinwe Anunobi explained that the programme was inaugurated in September to mark the beginning of a nationwide effort to promote reading culture and habits.
The member representing Idemili South Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Sir Ebuka Igwe, described education as the bed rock of the society.
The Chairman, Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Vera Nwadinobi encouraged parents and guardians to always promote their mother tongue by speaking Igbo language to their children and wards.
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