The Labor Social gathering presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has burdened the necessity to enhance studying tradition in Nigeria which he mentioned has declined resulting from systemic issues.
Obi mentioned this on Friday at an occasion in Lagos aimed toward selling studying amongst Nigerian youths.
The occasion titled 'Christmas Magic' noticed the disclosing of a brand new kids's e-book known as 'Mama's Sleeping Scarf' written by famend creator Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
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“Sadly, the studying tradition amongst Nigerian youths has continued to say no resulting from poor schooling system, extreme want for materialism, lack of studying supplies and useful libraries, and most significantly the dying ardour for studying among the many youth.”
The occasion introduced collectively a number of influential figures together with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, teachers like Prof. Hakeem Bello-Osagie and activists like Dr. Oby Ezekwesili and Ndidi Nwuneli. Every speaker inspired Nigerian youths to regain their ardour for studying.
“Readers are leaders, they are saying. Studying will assist the youth construct their crucial pondering and analytical abilities to achieve an more and more advanced world,” Obi mentioned, echoing a standard chorus on the occasion.
Obi counseled the creator for persistently utilizing her literary works to advertise social causes.
“I thank Chimamanda for organizing this excellent occasion and for persistently advancing the reason for our society by her literary works,” he mentioned.
The previous governor reiterated his imaginative and prescient for the way forward for Nigeria.
“As I’ve all the time maintained, our New Nigeria will encourage our extremely gifted youths to find their abilities, ignite their passions and develop their abilities for the progress of our society,” Obi added.
