Poor reading culture has become a challenge faced by Nigerians particularly among youths. This is as a result of nonchalant attitude exhibited towards education.
Reading, which is defined as a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning, is no longer a popular pastime in Nigeria.
According to UNESCO, over 250 million children worldwide, do not have the basic literacy skill.
And in Nigeria, over four in ten children in government primary schools, cannot read for comprehension.
To commemorate the 2019 children’s day, a non-governmental organisation took it upon itself to organise book reading class in a mobile library which is aimed at encouraging children to imbibe reading culture and talent competition.
Guests who were present at the event urged government at all levels to sponsor literary works of young writers.
It is believed that if parents come together to nurture talents of their children, they would always live to fulfill their destiny and in return, be productive for the country.
