By Blessing Odega
The Rotary Club of Naraguta has donated 1,000 textbooks to five primary schools in Jos to support education and promote the culture of reading among children.
The club’s president, Dr Afam Achoru, on Thursday in Jos, said that the initiative was part of the club’s ongoing commitment to improving literacy and empowering young learners.
Achoru said that the donation was motivated by the need to strengthen foundational learning, especially in communities where children had limited access to quality reading materials.
“Basic literacy is one of Rotary’s key areas of focus. By donating these textbooks, we hope to equip our children with the tools they need to learn, dream, and succeed,” he said.
The president reaffirmed the club’s resolve in investing in education, emphasising that empowering children through literacy was one of the most effective ways to secure a brighter future for the society.
Mrs Kaneng Chollom, Headmistress of LEA Kwang Progressive Primary School, who spoke on behalf of other head teachers, described the donation as timely and impactful.
Chollom noted that due to the economic crunch, most parents found it difficult to purchase textbooks for their children.
She said that the textbooks donated would not only ease the burden on parents but also inspire pupils to take their studies more seriously.
Chollom further said the textbooks donated would significantly improve teaching and learning outcomes.
She appealed to other organisations and well-meaning individuals to emulate the gesture.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other schools that benefited from the donation are LEA Primary School Kisayhip Bassa, LEA Primary School Kunyi-Katseih, Lamingo and LEA Primary School Zaira Road. NAN
