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.
Radio is a vital tool in Africa’s climate change fight, providing critical information, promoting awareness, and mobilizing communities. Experts emphasize the need for increased support for community radio stations, leveraging digital technology, and promoting citizen journalism to amplify climate action and resilience. Jimoh Elizabeth Oluwaseyi analyses as well as proffer a DEVCOMM and policy approaches on the address made by Lady Ejiro Umukoro on World Radio Day for LightRay! Media.
As ECOWAS navigates the intricate landscape of West African development, it must balance competing priorities, leverage regional strengths, and address entrenched challenges to unlock the continent’s vast potential and foster a more equitable, sustainable future for its diverse and dynamic population. E. R. Umukoro writes this policy position on ECOWAS’ advancement.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made significant strides in promoting peace, security, and socio-economic development in the region over the last four years. Through various initiatives and programs, ECOWAS has strengthened its peace and security architecture, promoted regional integration and trade with the goal improving the living standards for its citizens. This report by E. R. Umukoro for LightRay! Media highlights ECOWAS’ key achievements and initiatives in areas such as peace and security, regional integration, agriculture, telecommunications, youth, and gender development, showcasing the Community’s commitment to a more stable and prosperous West Africa.
This report also identifies some the challenges ECOWAS needs to overcome for the region to emerge a regional block of economic advancement and political stature amongst the committee of nations.
Isokoland boasts of 17 listed oil and gas fields, including Uzere, Oleh, Olomoro, Emede, Owhe, Igbide, Okpolo-Enwhe, Ozoro, Ellu/Ovrode, Ofagbe, and Isoko Deep. Despite this abundance, the region faces poverty, lack of infrastructure, and neglect. Abandoned oil wells and inefficient gas utilization exacerbate environmental degradation. A policy analysis proposes solutions, including infrastructure development and community engagement. Implementation can optimize oil and gas resources, benefiting local communities and the nation.
In this Special Report by @LightRay! Media, the E-in-C, E.R. Umukoro proffers both insights and a policy brief in bridging the discordant gaps between poverty and suffering in the midst of plenty.