By Nurudeen Adebayo
The Musediq Alogba E-Library and Research Center, under the auspices of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), held its quarterly reading session at the Arc. Onafowokan Main Auditorium, Town Hall, Ikorodu.
The event aimed to foster a culture of reading and active learning among students in the Ikorodu Division.
Prominent figures, educators, and students gathered for the interactive session, which emphasized the importance of literacy, cultural heritage, and the use of local languages in education.
The Chief Guest of Honour, Sir David Sunmoni FCA, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the 12th Governing Council of Lagos State University, delivered an insightful address encouraging the integration of Yoruba language in reading programs.
Sir Sunmoni explained that the role of language and literature in preserving cultural values, using the legendary Yoruba prose “Ògbójú Ọdẹ Nínú Igbó Irúnmalẹ̀” by D.O. Fagunwa as an example.
He read excerpts from the novel in Yoruba, engaging the students in an interactive session that highlighted the moral lessons and historical significance of the work.
Students from various schools also participated by reading passages from the novel on stage, demonstrating their proficiency in Yoruba and delighting the audience with their enthusiasm and fluency.
The initiative is part of IDRDG’s mission to promote active learning and ensure access to educational resources through the Musediq Alogba E-Library facility.
The quarterly sessions aim to nurture a love for reading among young students, preparing them for academic and personal growth.
Sir Sunmoni noted that cultivating reading habits among young people not only enhances their intellectual development but also equips them to become global scholars. He emphasized the need for consistent efforts to sustain the reading culture within the community.
