Home Features Justice Galadima, Anyokwu decry dearth in reading culture among Nigerians

Justice Galadima, Anyokwu decry dearth in reading culture among Nigerians

137

Hon. Justice Suleiman Galadima has expressed concern over the poor reading culture among Nigerians.

Galadima in his remarks a recent book presentation noted with regret that the cultural readership we inherited in Nigeria is gradually waning. “The practice and its popularity have been on the wane for some time. We devote more time watching television and social network services exemplified by turgid glue to our handsets, Facebook, You-Tube, whatsapp and frequent tweets.” Reading is obviously one of the basic things a child begins to do in the early stages of formal education.The declining interest in reading exhibited by our children today is a cause for alarm and a challenge to all.

But children are not alone for even Nigerian adults are not exempt.

Parents’ and guardians’ inability to buy books for their wards and encourage reading from childhood have been identified as part of reasons why over 30 million Nigerian school leavers have poor reading culture.

Spending lengthy hours on social media as Justice Galadima perceived has a debilitating effect on the reading culture of students, and stakeholders contend that this development could lead to very dangerous learning outcomes.

Troubled about the imminent dreadful consequences, Dr. Chris Anyokwu, a teacher of African Poetry, African Literature and Literary Theory, at the Department of English, University of Lagos, in an interview, calls on the National Orientation Agency (NOA), to mount sustained campaigns on the need for students to develop a strong bond with their books, and also make conscious efforts to imbibe reading culture, while scaling down on the number of productive hours spent on social media.

“Internet poses a threat to our students, as they no longer read novels, playlets, and poems in the traditional media (the book form). They do not enjoy the synchrony of the page any more. They prefer to go online, not to read the e-copy of these books, but they are more interested in the snippets, summaries or spark notes than reading than whole book …”

Students are expected to read and keep abreast of what is happening around them. Unfortunately, that does not happen anymore with the arrival of the social media.

Also various studies have revealed that 40 per cent of Nigerian adults never finish reading a fiction book from cover to cover after leaving school. Other studies show that about 30 million Nigerians have graduated from secondary schools with poor reading skills, attributing it to the poor habit cultivated during their stay at school.

In many universities, most students do not read. The few who read occasionally, do so as a means of passing their examinations. The libraries that are meant for reading, have since been converted into browsing centres, places of reference and copying of notes as only few students are seen reading in the libraries.

Since poor reading habit is causative of the poor performance of most students in school assessments and examinations, what has government done to boost their interest in reading?

Chief Executive Officer, National Library of Nigeria (NLN), Professor Lenrie Aina has on his part remarked that joint interests and consistent campaigns by youth groups and Nigerians will ensure government prioritize the completion of the permanent national library in the nearest future.

Aina disclosed that: “In most countries, public libraries are a serious component of the education curricular based on the recognition that without such resources, it is practically impossible to improve on literacy. A functional library helps in providing information to the society in different formats in the bid to encourage and promote a good reading culture which is a sine-qua non to personal and indeed national development.

“But in Nigeria today, public libraries are kept unattractive and poorly maintained while in most cases, the infrastructural facilities are inadequate. Besides, the books in stock are out-dated just as it is a rarity to stumble on new and current journals. Indeed, reference materials, where they exist, are old and dusty.”

RELATED ARTICLES

137 COMMENTS

  1. you’re really a excellent webmaster. The web site loading velocity is incredible.
    It kind of feels that you are doing any distinctive trick.
    Also, The contents are masterpiece. you have done a magnificent activity in this topic!

    Here is my web blog; Dell

  3. I’m not sure where you are getting your information, but good
    topic. I needs to spend some time learning much more
    or understanding more. Thanks for excellent information I was looking for this information for my mission.

    Also visit my webpage – xt_blog

  4. Hello would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with?

    I’m going to start my own blog soon but I’m having a difficult time making a decision between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal.
    The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something unique.
    P.S My apologies for getting off-topic but
    I had to ask!

    Take a look at my webpage 1069.club

  5. That is very fascinating, You are an excessively professional blogger.
    I have joined your feed and sit up for in search of extra of your magnificent post.

    Additionally, I have shared your website in my social networks

    Here is my web page discuss

  6. I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my
    own weblog and was curious what all is required to get set up?

    I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny?

    I’m not very web smart so I’m not 100% positive.

    Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks

    Here is my webpage – view more

  7. Thank you for any other excellent article. Where else may just anyone get that type of info in such
    a perfect method of writing? I’ve a presentation subsequent
    week, and I am at the search for such info.

    Visit my web site: cosplay outfits

  10. After I originally left a comment I seem to have clicked the -Notify me
    when new comments are added- checkbox and now whenever
    a comment is added I receive 4 emails with the same comment.
    Perhaps there is an easy method you can remove me from that service?
    Thanks a lot!

    my site – https://notes.io/YKPK

  13. Hey there! This is kind of off topic but I need some advice from an established blog.
    Is it difficult to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty quick.
    I’m thinking about making my own but I’m not sure where to begin. Do you have
    any points or suggestions? Appreciate it

    my webpage: http://www.deviantart.com

  14. I was wondering if you ever considered changing the layout
    of your site? Its very well written; I love what youve got to say.
    But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could connect
    with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having
    1 or two images. Maybe you could space it out better?

    Feel free to visit my web blog :: Hudson

  15. Just wish to say your article is as amazing.

    The clearness in your post is simply great and i could assume you are an expert on this subject.
    Well with your permission allow me to grab your RSS feed to keep
    up to date with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please keep up the gratifying work.

    My web-site; postheaven.net

  17. You actually make it seem so easy along with your presentation however I to find this matter to be really
    one thing which I feel I’d by no means understand. It kind of feels too complex and very wide
    for me. I’m having a look forward in your next publish, I’ll try to get the
    cling of it!

    My website … cheap cosplay costumes

  19. I just could not leave your web site before suggesting that
    I actually loved the usual info a person provide to your visitors?
    Is gonna be again incessantly in order to investigate cross-check new posts

    My site :: soal-jawab.com

  20. Please let me know if you’re looking for a article writer for your blog.
    You have some really great posts and I believe I would
    be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of
    the load off, I’d love to write some content for your blog
    in exchange for a link back to mine. Please shoot
    me an email if interested. Cheers!

    Also visit my web page … dribbble.com

  21. Hey I am so glad I found your blog page, I really found you by mistake, while I was looking on Yahoo
    for something else, Nonetheless I am here now and would just like to say
    thank you for a fantastic post and a all round exciting blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to look
    over it all at the minute but I have saved it and also added your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read more, Please do keep up the
    excellent work.

    Also visit my web site … http://sonicsquirrel.net/detail/user/slimecinema06

  23. hello!,I really like your writing so so much! proportion we communicate more approximately your post
    on AOL? I need an expert on this space to resolve my problem.
    Maybe that is you! Taking a look ahead to see you.

    Feel free to visit my web site: https://notes.io/Ykk3

  25. My brother recommended I might like this blog. He was totally right.
    This post actually made my day. You can not imagine simply how much time I had spent for this info!
    Thanks!

    My blog post Personal

  27. Woah! I’m really digging the template/theme of this blog. It’s simple,
    yet effective. A lot of times it’s very difficult to get that “perfect balance”
    between usability and visual appearance.
    I must say that you’ve done a awesome job with this.
    Also, the blog loads super fast for me on Chrome. Exceptional Blog!

    my web site … halloween anime costumes

  28. Attractive component to content. I simply stumbled upon your weblog and in accession capital to say that I acquire
    actually enjoyed account your blog posts. Anyway I
    will be subscribing to your augment or even I achievement you get admission to constantly rapidly.

    Take a look at my web site :: humanlove.stream

  29. Hello! I could have sworn I’ve been to this website before but after browsing through some of the articles I realized it’s new
    to me. Nonetheless, I’m certainly happy I stumbled upon it and I’ll be book-marking
    it and checking back regularly!

    Feel free to surf to my web page vimeo.com

  31. When I initially commented I appear to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox
    and from now on whenever a comment is added I recieve 4 emails with the exact
    same comment. There has to be a means you can remove me from that
    service? Thank you!

    my web site http://www.linkagogo.com

  42. I want to to thank you for this excellent read!!

    I absolutely loved every little bit of it. I’ve got you book-marked
    to look at new things you post…

    Also visit my web-site riva-club.de

  49. Hi, I think your website might be having browser compatibility issues.
    When I look at your website in Ie, it looks fine
    but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping.
    I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, awesome blog!

    my web-site :: discuss

  51. Hey just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The words in your content seem to
    be running off the screen in Ie. I’m not sure if this is a formatting issue
    or something to do with internet browser compatibility but I figured I’d post to let you know.
    The design and style look great though! Hope you
    get the problem resolved soon. Many thanks

    Also visit my web blog; jiangzuo888.com

  52. You really make it appear really easy together with your presentation but I to find this
    topic to be really one thing which I believe I’d by no means understand.
    It sort of feels too complex and extremely wide for me.
    I’m taking a look ahead to your subsequent publish, I’ll attempt to get the grasp of it!

    My site – discuss

  54. I’m really enjoying the theme/design of your web site.
    Do you ever run into any browser compatibility problems?
    A handful of my blog readers have complained about my website not working
    correctly in Explorer but looks great in Safari.

    Do you have any solutions to help fix this problem?

    Check out my web page: cosplay costumes for women

  56. Aw, this was a really nice post. Finding the time and actual effort
    to produce a superb article… but what can I say… I put things off a whole
    lot and don’t seem to get nearly anything done.

    Visit my blog post: discuss

  58. Thanks for the good writeup. It in truth used to be a entertainment
    account it. Glance complex to more delivered agreeable from you!
    By the way, how could we communicate?

    My blog: demo2-ecomm.in.ua

  59. Hi there, just became aware of your blog through Google,
    and found that it’s really informative. I’m going to watch out for brussels.

    I will be grateful if you continue this in future. Lots of people
    will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!

    Feel free to visit my webpage – theflatearth.win

  63. I simply couldn’t depart your site prior to suggesting that I really loved the standard
    info an individual provide on your guests? Is gonna be back incessantly to check out new posts

    Check out my web blog oq-ayiq.net

  64. Hey there I am so grateful I found your webpage, I really found you by accident, while I
    was browsing on Yahoo for something else, Regardless I am here
    now and would just like to say thanks for a incredible post and a all round enjoyable blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time
    to browse it all at the moment but I have bookmarked it and also
    included your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read more,
    Please do keep up the excellent work.

    my blog :: http://y8space.com/members-2/egholmfrederiksen27/activity/1871366/

  65. I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own weblog
    and was curious what all is required to get set up? I’m assuming
    having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny?
    I’m not very web smart so I’m not 100% sure. Any suggestions or
    advice would be greatly appreciated. Appreciate it

    Feel free to surf to my blog; Tam

  66. We’re a bunch of volunteers and opening a new scheme in our
    community. Your web site provided us with useful information to work on. You have done
    an impressive process and our whole neighborhood might be grateful to
    you.

    my webpage – linktr.ee

  67. Hi there! I realize this is somewhat off-topic but I had to ask.
    Does operating a well-established website such as yours require a massive amount
    work? I’m completely new to operating a blog however I do write in my
    journal everyday. I’d like to start a blog so I will be able to share my own experience and views online.
    Please let me know if you have any kind of recommendations
    or tips for brand new aspiring bloggers. Thankyou!

    My blog post :: https://anotepad.com/notes/hx3t23ry

  69. hello!,I love your writing so much! proportion we keep in touch extra approximately your post on AOL?
    I need an expert on this area to unravel my problem.
    Maybe that is you! Having a look forward to see you.

    Look at my homepage Aquaman costume

  70. This design is incredible! You most certainly know how to keep a reader amused.

    Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well,
    almost…HaHa!) Wonderful job. I really enjoyed what
    you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it. Too cool!

    Here is my web site … http://ec-bbs.com/home.php?mod=space&uid=414327

  73. certainly like your website however you have to check
    the spelling on several of your posts. A number of
    them are rife with spelling issues and I in finding it very
    troublesome to inform the reality nevertheless I will definitely come
    again again.

    Here is my webpage :: huanma01.vip

  76. Hello my family member! I wish to say that this article is amazing,
    nice written and include almost all significant infos.
    I’d like to see more posts like this .

    Take a look at my website: webcamera.ru

  77. My brother recommended I might like this web site.
    He was entirely right. This post truly made my day.
    You can not imagine simply how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!

    My homepage :: atavi.com

  78. I do not know if it’s just me or if everyone else encountering
    problems with your site. It seems like some of the text
    within your posts are running off the screen. Can somebody else please provide feedback and
    let me know if this is happening to them
    too? This could be a issue with my internet browser because I’ve had this happen previously.
    Thank you

    My site … https://7b9.cc/space-uid-168824.html

  79. Everything published made a bunch of sense. But,
    what about this? what if you added a little information? I am not suggesting your
    content is not solid., however what if you added something to possibly get people’s attention? I mean Justice Galadima,
    Anyokwu decry dearth in reading culture among Nigerians –
    Law and Society Magazine. is a little vanilla. You ought to glance at Yahoo’s front page and see how they write article titles to grab people
    interested. You might try adding a video or a related pic
    or two to get readers interested about everything’ve written. Just my opinion, it would bring your posts a little livelier.

    my web blog: http://kb9453.com/space-uid-687675.html

  81. Sweet blog! I found it while searching on Yahoo News.
    Do you have any tips on how to get listed in Yahoo News?
    I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to
    get there! Cheers

    Feel free to visit my homepage :: godotengine.org

  82. Heya i’m for the first time here. I came across this board and I find It truly helpful &
    it helped me out a lot. I am hoping to offer one
    thing back and help others like you aided me.

    my homepage; yoyoafrica.com

  83. Hello! I’ve been following your site for some time now and finally
    got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Humble Tx!
    Just wanted to tell you keep up the fantastic job!

    Also visit my web blog … superhero suit

  86. Fantastic beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your web site,
    how could i subscribe for a blog site? The account aided me a
    acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided bright clear idea

    my website :: sciencewiki.science

  88. Just wish to say your article is as surprising.
    The clarity in your post is just spectacular and i could assume you are an expert on this subject.
    Well with your permission allow me to grab your feed to keep updated with
    forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please keep up
    the enjoyable work.

    Take a look at my site :: https://crockor.net/user/profile/749873

  91. Hello would you mind sharing which blog platform you’re using?
    I’m looking to start my own blog in the near future but
    I’m having a hard time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal.
    The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most blogs and I’m looking
    for something unique. P.S Apologies for
    being off-topic but I had to ask!

    Also visit my web-site; wbcsnotebook.com

  92. Hi, i read your blog occasionally and i own a similar one and i was just wondering if you get a lot of spam responses?
    If so how do you stop it, any plugin or anything
    you can suggest? I get so much lately it’s driving me mad
    so any assistance is very much appreciated.

    My web-site :: betot.ru

  96. Hmm is anyone else encountering problems with the images on this blog loading?
    I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog.
    Any feed-back would be greatly appreciated.

    Here is my page – amazing cosplay costumes

  107. Link exchange is nothing else but it is only placing the other person’s web site link on your page at suitable place and other person will also do similar for you.

    Feel free to visit my site: pattern-wiki.win

  110. Sweet blog! I found it while surfing around on Yahoo News.
    Do you have any suggestions on how to get listed in Yahoo News?
    I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there!
    Many thanks

    Also visit my page: http://www.goodreads.com

  115. Hi there would you mind stating which blog platform you’re using?
    I’m looking to start my own blog soon but I’m having a hard time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal.
    The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most
    blogs and I’m looking for something unique.
    P.S Sorry for getting off-topic but I had to ask!

    Here is my homepage :: http://bharticlasses.com/index.php?qa=user&qa_1=flavorneedle28

  121. My spouse and I stumbled over here from a different web address and thought I should
    check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you.
    Look forward to exploring your web page for a second time.

    Here is my page … http://www.talk987.com

  122. Hello! I know this is somewhat off-topic however I had to ask.
    Does managing a well-established blog such as yours take a massive amount work?
    I am completely new to blogging but I do write in my journal on a daily basis.
    I’d like to start a blog so I will be able to share my personal experience and
    views online. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or
    tips for brand new aspiring bloggers. Thankyou!

    Look at my homepage :: https://phonographic.science/wiki/New_Article_Reveals_The_Low_Down_On_Best_Minecraft_Mods_And_Why_You_Have_To_Take_Action_At_The_Moment

  124. I do believe all the ideas you’ve offered for your post.
    They are really convincing and can certainly work.
    Still, the posts are very quick for novices. Could
    you please lengthen them a little from next time? Thanks for
    the post.

    Review my blog; phillipwolfe.hatenablog.com

  127. I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own weblog and was
    curious what all is needed to get setup? I’m assuming having
    a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m not very web smart so
    I’m not 100% sure. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly
    appreciated. Thanks

    Feel free to surf to my blog post nosesecond9.werite.net

  128. If you are going for finest contents like myself, just pay a visit this web
    site everyday as it gives feature contents, thanks

    Here is my web blog – cutt.us

  129. Does your website have a contact page? I’m having problems locating it but,
    I’d like to send you an email. I’ve got some creative ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing.
    Either way, great blog and I look forward to
    seeing it develop over time.

    Feel free to surf to my webpage; https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/u/yarnlycra14

  130. I do not even understand how I finished up right here, but I thought this publish was once great.
    I do not know who you might be but certainly you’re going to a well-known blogger if you happen to aren’t already.
    Cheers!

    Feel free to surf to my web site :: wbcsnotebook.com

  135. With havin so much content and articles do you ever run into any issues of plagorism or copyright infringement?
    My website has a lot of unique content I’ve either created myself
    or outsourced but it seems a lot of it is popping it up all over the internet
    without my permission. Do you know any techniques to help protect against content from being stolen? I’d really appreciate it.

    Also visit my web-site :: classforum.ir

  136. Do you mind if I quote a few of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your blog?
    My blog is in the very same area of interest as yours and my visitors would genuinely benefit from a lot of the information you
    present here. Please let me know if this ok with you.
    Regards!

    My web-site … http://cqms.skku.edu/b/lecture/1001187

  137. I truly love your website.. Great colors & theme.

    Did you create this web site yourself? Please reply back as I’m attempting to create my own personal site and would love
    to find out where you got this from or just what the theme is named.

    Appreciate it!

    My site – Silas

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

© Copyright -2020 Law and Society Magazine
Exit mobile version