Youths tasked on reading culture

The coordinator of Caprecon International Development and Humanitarian Foundation, Mr Dollin Wilson Ovaroh Holt, has expressed his assurance to the upliftment of Nigeria in terms of the breeding of good leaders and human development if proper reading culture is inculcated among the youth.

Speaking at the launch of a book club in Jos, in partnership with the National Library of Nigeria Plateau State branch and the Women and Girl-Child Rescue Development Initiative (WGRDI), Holt said reading broadens one’s mind and helps in self-discovery as well as societal gains.

The coordinator said the book club is important for youths’ participation to help boost positive thinking in society, pointing out that it will make people grow as it has made him grow into who he is today as a product of reading.

He said the foundation is a UK-based non-profit organisation with a branch in Nigeria and that their mandate is education, training, and personal development, under which is the promotion of reading culture.

In her remarks, the Head of the Plateau State branch of the National Library, Mrs Sarah Emmanuel Mshelia, said the book club is a right step in the right direction, as the idea will enhance the teaching and learning environment.