Akada Children’s Book Festival Returns for its Sixth Edition to Promote Children Literacy in Nigeria
According to the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, Nigeria faces challenges in promoting reading culture. Data from the commission indicates that a four out of ten portion primary school children struggle with reading comprehension. A 2023 United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) report further highlights this issue, stating that 75 percent of Nigerian children aged 7 to 14 cannot read simple sentences.
Recognizing this, The Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF), the first and largest Nigerian book festival dedicated exclusively for children, is set to return to Lagos for its sixth edition on Saturday, October 26, 2024. This annual event provides a platform for the work of indigenous authors and encourages widespread engagement in children’s books and literature.
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