Unifying Nigeria Through Reading: Abuja Hosts 2025 Book City Event
. . . Unraveling the Power of Reading, One Page at a Time.
. . . Unraveling the Power of Reading, One Page at a Time.
As Abuja joins the league of Nigeria’s Book Cities, a quiet revolution is unfolding. E.R. Umukoro for LightRay! Media delves into the Abuja Book City Year Project, exploring how this ambitious initiative aims to rekindle a love for reading, foster literacy, and transform lives.
. . . Highlights from Day 2 at the London Book Fair by Ejiro Umukoro.
By Ejiro Umukoro
Highlighting strides in Delta State’s education, including the adoption of “Distortion” for secondary schools, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, shares insights on the state’s vision for holistic learning, infrastructure development, and innovative education reforms through the proposed 12-4 system.
. . . as the Commissioner of Primary Education, Delta State Ministry of Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu speaks on Delta State’s adoption of the new 6-12 education model as proposed by the Federal Government and why the book, DISTORTION was adopted as a literature of study for students by the ministry of education.
By Oluwaseyi Jimoh.
16 year old Oluwatobilola Davis-Olaoluwa, an undergraduate student of the International Institute of Journalism writes her first published report with LightRay! Media on her impression of the Celebrity Read Aloud event organised by the Abuja Book City, a member of the Nigerian Book Clubs and Reading Promoters of Nigeria in commemoration of World Read Aloud Day.
Where words meet wonder, Abuja’s ascent to Book City status is a testament to the power of literary imagination, community engagement, and collective vision.
As the pages turn, a vibrant tapestry of literary imagination, community, and reality unfolds, weaving Abuja’s transformative journey to becoming a thriving Book City.
. . . Promoting Reading Culture and Literary Appreciation
By Precious Nwonu
When Ikhide R. Ikheloa, a renowned literary critic and writer, posted on his Facebook wall: “African literature is suffering from a dearth of courageous innovation. Gifted, but timid writers are doing the same thing over and over again. Writing book after book after book that few read in Africa. We have scores of African literary journals that no one but the contributors read. Get over your pride and arrogance and collaborate to produce one truly powerful and innovative journal. No, we are not wired like that! SMH!”, he echoed a concern that LightRay Media has consistently highlighted: the need for an intentional and well-thought-out strategy to address the creative stagnation or literary drought sweeping across the African continent, particularly in Eastern, Western, and Southern Africa. Ejiro Umukoro expands on this critical issue.