The importance of education in nation-building, peace, and development cannot be overemphasised, that is why the Nigerian Non-Governmental Organisation for Literacy Support Services is partnering with the Gloria Diri Foundation to help increase the literacy rate of the state and the nation at large.
Figures from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation show that Nigeria has an adult literacy rate of 62.02 Percent.
This places Nigeria below the top 20 nations with the most literacy levels in Africa.
This worrying statistics may be the reason the Non-Governmental Organisation for Literacy Support Services is partnering with key players across the country to help Nigeria achieve its literacy target.
Knowing her passion for education, members of the body are meeting with the wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, Gloria Diri as they seek more trustees to reduce the illiteracy levels in the State.
The wife of Bayelsa Governor reiterated her commitment to a strong educational foundation as well as more empowerment for the people in the state.
With the difficulty accessing hinterland communities in the state, the group is hopeful the involvement of the Governor’s wife will help stimulate rapid growth in education and literacy in Bayelsa State.
