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Joseph & Eunice Oladaiye Foundation 10 Vol. 2, Jan. - Dec, 2016 ...Service to Humanity 11 Vol. 2, Jan. - Dec, 2016 OUR WORK WITH WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION – PROMOTING A SCHOOL-WIDE READING CULTURE Students of Ransome Kuti Memorial Senior High School, Mushin Lagos get a new Library. Pic 2a: Shelves of Books in the new library. Figure 3b-Previous look of the Library Figure 3a- Some computer at the Library Old shelves with books in the old library. Recent developments have revealed that the reading culture among Nigerians, particularly the youth and students, has waned significantly. The rate of failure recorded by students in the WAEC, NECO and other examinations are clear indications to that. How then do we improve the reading culture? JEOF in partnership with Western Union's Read to Succeed School Library Programs is promoting a school –wide reading culture for students of Ransome Kuti Memorial Senior Grammar school in Mushin, Lagos. Reading is a life-long activity which is done over a period of Students in the School Library. time in order to acquire knowledge, skills and attitude. In other words, reading is a fundamental building block of learning. Reading enhances the general development of man and his society. No nation can develop without its people developing the right reading culture, as reading helps to develop the mind to be informed, thoughtful and constructive, with better understanding of issues, events and situations. That is why it is often said that if you teach a child to read, you have made him/her a king/queen. Unfortunately, the reading culture is declining every day in Nigeria, especially among the younger generations, having adverse and negative effects on the nation's literacy rate which is currently at 59 percent. It must be realized that no nation can develop without a sound knowledge base of its people. For Nigeria to realize its quest for sustainable development goals, emphasis must be placed on developing a sound reading culture as well as making education a priority. Board of Trustees, JEOF, Staff of Eco Bank Nig Ltd and Western Union Nigeria; as Students of Ransome Kuti Memorial Senior High School, Mushin Lagos receive a new Library th On November 10 2016, students of Ransome Kuti Memorial School were excited as the school's refurbished library was formally commissioned. The library was donated in a joint partnership with Western Union Foundation, Ecobank Nigeria Limited and Joseph & Eunice Oladaiye Foundation. The 44 sitting capacity library has been furnished with reading tables, chairs, shelves, 2 split units, 8 desktop computer units, 4 ceiling fans, 4 UPS units, 8 Units of computer tables, over 1,400 hard cover books and e-books, as well as a serene and conducive environment to study. STUDENTS OF RANSOME KUTI MEMORIAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MUSHIN LAGOS GET A NEW LIBRARY Western Union Foundation Partners with JEOF with $5,000 Scholarship Grant for Undergraduates.
