The Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters (NBRP) has introduced the date and programmes for its fifth Nationwide Convention on Studying and Annual Normal Assembly (AGM).
NBRP, in a press release signed by its secretary, Chido Onumah, mentioned the occasion is about to carry on Thursday, 25 September in Abuja.
The convention, themed “Studying, A Unifying Issue,” is predicted to deliver collectively educationists, cultural leaders, policymakers, and advocates of literacy from throughout Nigeria.
Visitor and audio system
In keeping with the assertion, the occasion will likely be chaired by Udenta Udenta, Director Normal of the African Writers Institute, Abuja whereas Dominic Omokaro, speedy previous president of the Nigerian Library Affiliation (NLA), will ship the keynote tackle.
Different notable friends embrace Chinwe Anunobi, Nationwide Librarian and CEO, Nationwide Library of Nigeria; Ekong Sampson, representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District; Sonny Echono, Govt Secretary, Tertiary Training Belief Fund (TETFund); and Nationwide stakeholders in literacy, publishing and training.
Programme highlights
The organisers reveal that the convention will function keynote addresses, panel periods, awards, and cultural performances.
Whereas the panel discussions will give attention to themes reminiscent of Managing Public Libraries and Educating Studying in Nigerian faculties, the Awards Presentation will honour people and establishments advancing literacy.
Additionally, the Cultural and Award Night time will function e-book readings, cultural performances, open-mic periods, and networking.
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The AGM session which is barely reserved for accredited NBRP members, will embrace the presentation of reviews, discussions on the 2026 and 2027 Guide Metropolis initiatives, and the election and inauguration of a brand new govt committee.
Convention significance
The NBRP mentioned the convention has develop into a rallying level for “stakeholders dedicated to reviving Nigeria’s studying tradition and selling literacy as a basis for nationwide improvement.”
“This yr’s theme, “Studying, A Unifying Issue,” underscores the facility of books to foster dialogue, inclusion, and social cohesion,” the assertion reads.
It added that the gathering is not going to solely have a good time achievements in literacy promotion but in addition set new instructions for the way forward for studying in Nigeria, strengthening the collaboration between training, tradition, and coverage.
