The club’s mission is to foster a love for reading and to promote critical thinking and intellectual discourse. They achieve this through various activities, including book discussions, author visits, and workshops. The club’s activities are geared towards promoting literacy and critical thinking, and they aim to empower individuals to become active participants in the development of their communities.
Mr. Mammah, a member of the National Book Promotion (NBPR) team, addressed the gathering at the Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, venue of the NBPR’s annual book fair. He highlighted the decision to hold the fair in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as a strategic move to consolidate book activities for a year. **Detailed Text:**
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He said the Book Clubs City will serve as focus hub and anchor for the composite reading promotions activities of the group between 23 April of the awarding year and 22 April of the following year. To him, the focus and desire is that the chosen city, its friends, residents, governments, businesses and publics would rally round their anchor Book Club in the city to organize and drive a year-long carnival of books and reading, more books and reading, and even more books and reading. Dr. Udeme Nana, Founder and President of the Uyo Book Club, in his acceptance speech expressed gratitude to the network for the honour and pledged that the club would do all within its power to justify its choice.
The speaker also discussed the importance of fostering a culture of reading and learning, emphasizing the role of libraries and other educational institutions in promoting literacy and knowledge. They highlighted the power of books to bridge cultural divides and foster understanding between different communities. Books, they argued, are not just passive objects but active agents of change, capable of shaping perspectives and influencing societal progress.
A. The Power of Collaboration for Sustainable Development
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The speaker highlighted the importance of collaboration and shared responsibility in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He emphasized that the NBPR, as a platform for collaboration, can play a crucial role in facilitating this collaboration. The speaker also stressed the importance of engaging with diverse stakeholders, including industry leaders, academics, and civil society organizations, to ensure a holistic approach to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
