Again ‘Education for change” adopts book as gate fee for event

A non-governmental organization ‘Education for Change’ is set to host ‘A Book for Change’ (ABC) Campaign that seeks to empower young people in rural communities through literacy. The lead organizer of the campaign Owoicho Apochi Nelson speaking to YOUTHVILLE said the “annual literacy and awareness campaign is focused on empowering young people in the rural […]

A non-governmental organization ‘Education for Change’ is set to host ‘A Book for Change’ (ABC) Campaign that seeks to empower young people in rural communities through literacy.

The lead organizer of the campaign Owoicho Apochi Nelson speaking to YOUTHVILLE said the “annual literacy and awareness campaign is focused on empowering young people in the rural areas through literacy.”

He explained that in 2015, Education for Change set up a community library in Adoka, with more than one thousand books and accessible to more than 1,500 students’ teachers and members of the community.

He however stated that “This year the goal is to set up ten reading hubs at different locations in Benue state.”

Mr. Edwin Ikuoria,  the country representative of ONE Campaign and  Mrs. Hembadoom Orkeghen the Executive Director of Benue state Mass Education Commission are expected to speak at the event which is set to take place on the 27th of May in Makurdi, Benue state.

Nelson added that Education for Change will officially launch “Every Child Needs Education” a campaign song featuring many artistes passionate about literacy. The gate fee to the event is a book donation, collected books will be use to set up libraries in various communities. 

 

Photo caption: A girl  looks for at books at Adoka community library.