The Kogi State Chapter of the Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria (AWLIN) has called for improvement in reading culture among children of school age in the state.

This was made known by the group during its outreach programmes in schools in Lokoja aimed at promoting the power of knowledge, education, and reading among students in the state.

The outreach, held at Government Science Secondary School and GYB Model Science Secondary School, Lokoja, focused on educating students on how to effectively use the library and appreciate reading as a lifelong habit.

Speaking during the programme, the Chairperson of the association, Mrs. Lovette Mohammed, emphasized the association’s stance on the power of knowledge, encouraging students to believe in education and the beauty of reading.

She described the association as a professional body dedicated to promoting lifelong learning and noted that the body is a part of the Nigerian Library Association.

She stressed the importance of reading and digital learning skills, explaining that such skills help students value reading as a lifelong habit and develop critical thinking abilities needed in to succeed in a modern society.

She maintained that advancing literacy and ensuring equitable access to information across Kogi State is crucial to shaping brighter students through the power of information and education.

The outreach featured an interactive session, during which students were guided on how to properly use the library and encouraged to make it a regular part of their academic life.

The group says the outreach is part of ongoing efforts to promote literacy, digital learning, and access to information among secondary school students across the state.

Participants expressed appreciation for the outreach, noting that the session has inspired them to develop stronger interest in reading and learning.