Groups Partner, Launch Ibadan Reads Project to promote literacy and reading in Ibadan

GROUPS PARTNER, LAUNCH IBADAN READS PROJECT TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND READING IN IBADAN

 

Ibadan Reads is a community-based initiative that aims to promote literacy and a love for reading among the people of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The project was launched on January 28th, 2023, with the goal of providing access to books and other reading materials to children and adults in the city.

The project is a collaborative effort between the Ibadan Book Club and the Conference of South West Writers. As part of the project, mobile libraries will be set up in different secondary schools across the city, with a focus on reaching out to underprivileged communities. These mobile libraries will be stocked with a wide range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, and educational materials. They will also be equipped with reading corners, where children and adults can sit and read.

The project will also include a number of reading-related activities, such as book clubs, storytelling sessions, and writing workshops. These activities will be open to people of all ages and will be held in various locations across the city.

In addition to providing access to books and other reading materials, Ibadan Reads will also provide training and support to teachers and librarians, in order to help them improve their skills and knowledge in the areas of literacy and reading promotion.

The Ibadan Reads project is a long-term initiative, with plans to expand and grow in the coming years. The project organizers are determined to make a real difference in the lives of the people of Ibadan and to help promote a culture of reading in the city.

The Ibadan Reads project is a great opportunity for the people of Ibadan to come together and work towards a common goal of promoting literacy and a love for reading. We encourage everyone to get involved and to support this important initiative.

Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet periodically to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types of books not available or read receive attention through the book club.

 

Conference of Southwest Writers (COSWRITE) is a regional writers’ body setup to provide support and platform for writers and readers in the southwest region of Nigeria (Yoruba Speaking states) and beyond.